Etymology: In Japanese, Nara can be written with kanji such as 奈良 (a place name) or 菜良 (good greens), but as a given name, it often uses phonetic interpretations. In Sanskrit, 'Nara' means 'man' or 'hero', but as a feminine name in modern usage, especially in Japan and Georgia, it takes on floral or luminous meanings. The Georgian name Nara is derived from Old Persian meaning 'light' or 'sun'.