Clarah as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Clarah

What is the meaning of the name Clarah ?

The baby name Clarah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˈklɑːrə/ or /ˈklærə/; respelling: KLAH-rah or KLAR-ə.

Clarah is Latin in Origin.

Clarah is a rare modern respelling of Clara, ultimately from the Latin clarus, meaning 'clear, bright, renowned.' Through the influence of Saint Clare of Assisi (Italian Chiara), the name spread across medieval and early modern Europe and settled as a staple in many languages. The terminal -h likely echoes English spellings like Sarah, Norah, and Hannah, adding a vintage flourish without changing pronunciation (typically clair-uh in North America, clah-rah in much of Europe).

Clara enjoyed strong popularity in the late nineteenth century and a notable revival in the twenty-first, while Clarah has remained uncommon, appearing only sporadically in parish and census records since the Victorian era. It suits parents seeking a distinctive twist that preserves the luminous meaning and saintly associations. Related forms include Clara, Klara, Chiara, Claire, Clare, Clarissa, and Clarice; diminutives include Clary and Clare. The core meaning across all variants centers on clarity, brightness, and fame.