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Mariaclara
Pronounced mah-REE-ah-KLAR-ah /mɑˈri.ɑˌklɑr.ɑ/Medium
Meaning: A Spanish/Portuguese compound of Maria ('beloved; bitter; wished-for', Hebrew) and Clara ('bright, clear, famous', Latin)Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Mariaclara is a Spanish and Portuguese compound of Maria — from Hebrew Maryam, 'beloved; bitter; wished-for child' — and Clara, from Latin clarus, 'bright, clear, famous'. A lyrical, classic Catholic double name (the heroine Maria Clara of José Rizal's Noli Me Tángere; said 'mah-REE-ah-KLAR-ah'; nicknames Maria, Clara).
In the U.S. it appears in Latino and Filipino families. Rare as one word, beloved-and-bright at the root, and classic.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Mariaclara mean?
Mariaclara joins Maria ('beloved; bitter') and Clara ('bright, clear'); a Spanish compound.
How do you pronounce Mariaclara?
It's said mah-REE-ah-KLAR-ah /mɑˈri.ɑˈklɑr.ɑ/ — five syllables, stress on the second and fourth.
Is Mariaclara a boy or girl name?
Mariaclara is a girl's name.
How popular is Mariaclara?
Mariaclara is a rare name in the U.S.