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Ciara
Ciara Ciara carries a sense of mystery rooted in its meaning — dark, deep, and not immediately transparent. Characters with this name are often intuitive and perceptive, with an inner life richer than what they choose to show the world. The name suits women of quiet intensity who observe carefully before acting, who are loyal to their own code, and whose emotional intelligence far exceeds their need to display it.
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