Lara is associated with the meaning “Cheerful, famous, or laurel crowned” — a beautiful sentiment to see brought to life in your child’s room.
Lara is most commonly traced to Latin roots, where it derives from the Roman mythological figure Lara, a nymph whose name connected to the Latin word "lar," meaning a household spirit or guardian. It is also widely used as a short form of the Russian name Larissa, which has Greek origins meaning "citadel" or "fortress."