Kara

British  

/ ˈkʌrə /

noun

1. 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

Example Sentences

Insurance expert Kara Gammell, from MoneySuperMarket, says reviewing policies regularly is important and urges consumers to look at how claims can affect future costs to make informed decisions.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Dressed in a layered outfit, Multani’s right wrist glinted with a Kara — an iron bracelet, known as one of five articles of Sikh faith — decorated with Punjabi language script and proudly visible.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

In addition to his nephews, Nolan is survived by his wife, actor Kim Hartman; and their children Miranda and Tom; as well as his grandchildren Dylan and Kara.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Tech companies and venture-capital firms have long tried to make and own their own media, said Kara Swisher, co-host of the “Pivot” podcast, which is part of New York magazine owner Vox Media’s podcast network.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Staying for the old Jenna and all she owes Kara and Locke and maybe all the new Jenna owes them, too.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson