Meaning:
Its source is a Hebrew expression meaning "Pearl of wisdom."
Alternative Spellings: Darrah
Popularity:
The name Dara ranked 1155th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.
Though this name has fluctuated in use, it has been quietly present throughout the last century.
Narrative:
This name from the Jewish scriptures, whose derivation is sometimes attributed to a Hebrew word meaning ''caring,'' was first used for males. Some experts believe the modern name is derived independently from an Old English word for a daring person.
