Adara

ad-AHR-uh
Arabic, Hebrew
"maidens; noble, exalted"

Adara Origin and Meaning

The name Adara is a girl's name of Arabic, Hebrew origin meaning "maidens; noble, exalted".

A charming multicultural choice with a daring yet grounded sound, Adara is a both a Hebrew name with a noble meaning, and an Arabic name with ties to astronomy. Popular in Puerto Rico and Spain, it is also on the rise in the US.

Also spelled as Adhara, it is the name of the second brightest star in the constellation Canis Major, making it a possible choice for anyone who wants a space-related choice or to honor someone with a love of astronomy. From its Arabic roots, it also means "maidens", making it a possible idea for a Virgo baby too.

With possible nicknames Addie, Dara, Ari, and Ada possible and the Adhara form already in the Top 1000, Adara may be one to watch out for in coming years.

# 936 on Nameberry

Adara Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

Adara Popularity

Famous People Named Adara

  • Adara Rakitic Mauri
    daughter of Croatian footballer Ivan Rakitic

Adara in Pop Culture

  • Adara
    the embodiment of hope in Green Lantern comics
  • Adara
    main character in The Ice Dragon by George R R Martin
  • Adara the Sprite
    character in video game "Dragon Rage"
  • Leah Helena Adara Patterson
    Baker, character on Australian soap "Home and Away"