To seize, take, or green
In Sanskrit, Hara is a name associated with the Hindu deity Shiva, meaning 'the seizer' or 'the destroyer.' In a Japanese context, it is a common surname meaning 'meadow' or 'plain,' though as a given name it is often chosen for its phonetic simplicity. It also appears in Greek contexts as a variant of Chara, meaning 'joy.'
Less common today
Hara isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #12,101 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Odia film actor and director
A character in the video game series · The Legend of Zelda
