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At a Glance: Name: Hara – Meaning: as a Sanskrit name, an epithet of the god Shiva (roughly 'remover, seizer'); also a Japanese surname (原, 'field/plain') used as a given name – Origin: Sanskrit; also Japanese (surname) – Gender: primarily used for girls – Pronunciation: HAH-ruh
Hara carries two separate meanings depending on which tradition you look to: in Sanskrit it's an epithet for the god Shiva, roughly meaning 'remover' or 'seizer,' while in Japanese it's a surname (原), meaning 'field' or 'plain,' that's also used as a given name. Because those two meanings come from unrelated languages, it's worth being clear about which one you intend for your child.
Meaning & Origin of Hara
Meaning: As a Sanskrit name, an epithet of the god Shiva (roughly 'remover, seizer'); also a Japanese surname (原, 'field/plain') used as a given name.
Origin: Sanskrit; also Japanese (surname).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Hara
Phonetic: HAH-ruh IPA: /ˈhɑːrə/
Popularity of Hara
Hara has never been common in the U.S.: it peaked at #4863 in 1954 with just 7 babies given the name, and by 2024 it had fallen to #16106 with only 5 babies.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1954–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Hara mean?
As a Sanskrit name, an epithet of the god Shiva (roughly ‘remover, seizer’); also a Japanese surname (原, ‘field/plain’) used as a given name. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Hara)
How do you pronounce Hara?
Hara is pronounced HAH-ruh (IPA: /ˈhɑːrə/).
Is Hara a popular name right now?
Hara peaked at #4863 in 1954 and is ranked #16106 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1954–2024.)
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