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Yara · Girl · Friend, helper; from Persian yar · Arabic
Friend, helper; from Persian yar
Name meaning
Original writing: يارا. Pronunciation: /ˈjaː.raː/.
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Entry reviewed: 2026-10-26
Behind the Name
زينب
A beautiful, fragrant tree
Arabicرقية
Rising or ascent; also explained through the related word ruqya
ArabicThe meaning or etymology is explicitly uncertainسمية
High, elevated, lofty
Arabicأسماء
Names; plural of the Arabic ism (name)
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Safe or trustworthy, depending on the Arabic spelling
Arabicهدى
Right guidance
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