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Name Origin

Kara is a feminine given name of Greek origin, meaning 'beloved' or 'dear'. It can also be a shortened form of the Slavic name Katarina.

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Famous People

Kara DioGuardi (1971-)

Songwriter, Record Producer

  • Grammy Award-nominated songwriter
  • Judge on American Idol

Kara Walker (1969-)

Artist

  • Known for her silhouette installations exploring race, gender, and history