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Clara

American  
[klair-uh, klar-uh] / ˈklɛər ə, ˈklær ə /

noun

  1. a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “clear, bright.”


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“At this time, there is no known risk to the public in Santa Clara County,” said Sarah Rudman, director of the Santa Clara County Public Health Department.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

Clara Hudson is a reporter covering sustainability for The Wall Street Journal in Washington.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Clara joined the Journal from Bloomberg Law, where she reported on ESG.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

For Northern Irish dancer Clara Kerr, who is performing alongside her, the octogenarian is "so inspiring".

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Clara stepped confidently toward the silvery outline of a staircase.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

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