Etymology: Adara is derived from Hebrew 'Adir' meaning 'strong' or 'noble', though it is also linked to the Arabic word 'adhra' meaning 'virgin'. It has been popularized in modern times as a variant spelling of names like Adriana or as an invented name with celestial connotations, possibly influenced by the star Delta Scorpii, known as 'Dschubba' but sometimes poetically called Adara.