Bright, clear, clear-skinned
Pronunciation: KLAYR
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Claire is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Bright". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: KLAYR. Lucky number: 6. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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Κλαιρ
η σημασία του ονόματος είναι σαφής και φωτεινή
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
KLAYR
IPA
/kleɪr/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
6
Lucky Day
Monday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Rose Quartz
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Saint Claire of Assisi, also known as 'Chiara' in Italian, was a 13th-century Roman Catholic saint. Born around 1194 in Assisi, Italy, she renounced her wealthy family life to join Saint Francis of Assisi. She is most famous for her devotion to poverty, the stigmata, and for founding the Order of Poor Ladies (Poor Clares).
Late 13th century
Claire de Montfaucon, also known as 'Clara de Montefalco', was a 14th-century Italian Blessed. Born around 1268 in Montefalco, Italy, she was a Franciscan tertiary and is particularly known for her heroic acts of charity and her penitential lifestyle. She was beatified in 1728.
Late 14th century
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Translations
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Claire
name means clarity and light
קלרה
משמעות השם היא בהירות ואור
Κλαιρ
η σημασία του ονόματος είναι σαφής και φωτεινή
Clara
nomen significat claritas et lux
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