Nara

NAH-rah2 syllables

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A name with various meanings in different cultures. (Modern)

What does Nara mean?

Modern: A name with various meanings in different cultures.. Nara can refer to a city in Japan, and it also has meanings in other cultures, including 'happy' in some contexts.

Is Nara a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Nara in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Nara in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Nara suit?

Wonderfully unusual

Place

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Overnight Guests Will Whisper About Nara

As we wait for Nara to join us at toy time, I wonder if she’ll bring a whole new world of play. Or just the same old squeaky ball with a twist of mystery!

Names similar to Nara

Ainhoa — A Basque name meaning 'place name' or 'the one from Ainhoa'.Aldea — Spanish word for 'village'.Almonte — Of Spanish origin, meaning 'the mountain'.Apsley — A place name in England, meaning 'Apsa's meadow'.Araya — A name associated with a place in Chile.Armstead — Means 'home by the river' in Old English.Athens — Capital city of Greece, known for its history.Aydon — A surname and place name in England.

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