Definitions

1. proper noun

a feminine given name, variant of Laura

“My sister’s name is Lara, and she’s from Spain.”

2. noun

the female companion of the hero Gilgamesh in ancient Mesopotamian mythology

“In the Epic of Gilgamesh, Enkidu’s friend Lara was a loyal companion.”

3. noun

a female given name of Latin American origin

“Lara is a popular name in many Latin American countries.”

4. noun

a type of palm tree

“The lara palm is native to the tropical regions of Central America.”