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Inaara
How to Pronounce Inaara
Pronounced ih-NAH-rah /ɪˈnɑ.rɑ/Medium
Meaning: From the Arabic inara, 'illumination; radiance; the act of shining light'Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Inaara comes from the Arabic inara, 'illumination; radiance; the act of shining light'. A lyrical, modern name (said 'ih-NAH-rah').
In the U.S. it appears in Arabic-speaking and South Asian families. Rare, illumination-and-radiance at the root, and lyrical.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Inaara mean?
Inaara is Arabic for 'illumination; radiance; the act of shining light'.
How do you pronounce Inaara?
It's said ih-NAH-rah /n.r/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Inaara a boy or girl name?
Inaara is a girl's name.
How popular is Inaara?
Inaara is a very rare name in the U.S.