Where does “Clarinda” come from?

Clarinda is an English name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Clara, which comes from Latin clārus meaning "bright" or "clear."

Ancestry of “Clarinda”, step by step

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	English	Clara	—
2	Latin	clara	inflection of clārus: ## nominative/vocative...
3	Latin	clarus	clear, bright; renowned, famous; upstanding,...
4	Proto-Italic	klāzos	—
5	Proto-Indo-European	kelh₁-	to call, cry, summon

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