Kara

British

/ ˈkʌrə /

noun

the steel bangle traditionally worn by Sikhs as a symbol of their religious and cultural loyalty, symbolizing unity with God: originally worn as a wristguard by swordsmen See also five Ks

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Etymology

Origin of Kara

Punjabi karā

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Kara

A production at Lincoln Center Theater expands the comedian’s star-making 1984 solo play into a five-actor ensemble piece, featuring Kerry Washington, Kara Young, Danielle Pinnock, Dominique Fishback and Kecia Lewis.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

Slipping two spots to fourth was "Supergirl," a Warner Bros sci-fi effort starring Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El, a cousin of Superman who also possesses superhuman strength.

From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026

Play as Superman’s cousin, Kara Zor-El, while the game’s credits roll, zapping the names of developers with her laser vision as they scroll past to score extra points you can redeem in the SuperShop.

From Salon ● Jun. 27, 2026

"It's an eclectic family for sure," says Kara Jackson, a folk singer and poet who's been a regular guest at Gorillaz' recent shows.

From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026

A girl that is not Kara emerges from the back of the car.

From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon

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