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Khiara
Pronounced kee-AR-ah /kiˈɑr.ə/Medium
Meaning: A spelling of Chiara/Kiara — variously from Italian Chiara, 'bright; clear; light' (the feminine of Clarus), and Irish ciar, 'dark; black'; routes layeredLow
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History & Origin
Khiara is a spelling of Chiara/Kiara — variously from Italian Chiara, 'bright; clear; light' (the feminine of Clarus), and Irish ciar, 'dark; black' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'kee-AR-ah'; nickname Kiki).
In the U.S. it appears as a spelling. Rare in this form, bright-and-dark at the root, and modern.
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What does the name Khiara mean?
Khiara spells Chiara/Kiara — variously Italian 'bright; clear' and Irish 'dark'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Khiara?
It's said kee-AR-ah /kiˈɑr.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Khiara a boy or girl name?
Khiara is a girl's name.
How popular is Khiara?
Khiara is a very rare spelling in the U.S.