Origin, Meaning, And History Of Alara
Alara is an appealing girl’s name believed to be of Persian, Turkish, and Armenian origins, meaning ‘water fairy’. It also means ‘one who brings happiness to the soul’ being composed of elements al meaning ‘brightness’ and ara meaning ‘she who speaks from the heart’.
The name Alara dates back to ancient Siberian and Turkish mythology as well as in the stories of the Yakut ethnic group from Russia. In these stories, Alara was a water fairy who was made from the love tears of a thousand women and originated from Lake Baikal in Russia. She takes the appearance of a beautiful little girl with butterfly-like wings made of light and sprinkles water droplets as she flutters her wings. She remains close to water since her beauty and youth depend on it. She is believed to remove hatred and greed from people’s hearts and make them capable of being able to love again.
Alara, the water fairy’s story is connected to a beautiful folklore where it is said that if one wants to meet Alara, they should tie a colorful ribbon to a branch of a tree located along the waterbody where she was last seen. If the ribbon is made from a handkerchief that was used to wipe the tears of a heartbroken person, it is highly likely the person’s wishes will come true.
Besides mythological significance, Alara bears historical importance being the name of the founder of the Napatan royal dynasty. Alara was the King of Kush and was the first recorded prince of Kush. Ālāra Kālāma was a hermit saint and a yoga teacher, who lived during the age of Buddha and was one of his early teachers.
The name is pronounced as Ah-LAH-rah. Elara, Lara, Alera, and Lera are some variations of this wonderful name. Lar-lar is one cute nickname for your little girl, Alara.
Alara is one of the most popular names in the US for girls with only a few fictional characters being named Alara.Alara Kitanwas a Xelayan Lieutenant and former Chief of Security on the Sci-Fi fantasy show Orville and perhaps the toughest member aboard.
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Alara On The Popularity Chart
Over the past two decades, Alara has become a popular name for girls in the US, according to the Social Security Administration data.
Popularity Over Time
With an increasing trend of chasing meaningful names. The meaningful name Alara has been consistently improving.
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Along with the increasing popularity, the ranking has also been improving substantially. Find the ups and downs through the graphic representation below.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Alara?
The name Alara means mythological aquatic fairy in altaic, one who makes things beautiful, and water fairy.
2. What is the origin of the name Alara?
Alara has a Turkish origin.
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