Quick answer
Cara is a girl name meaning "beloved; friend".
Pronunciation: English /ˈkɑɹ.ə/; English /ˈkæɹ.ə/; English /ˈkɛɹ.ə/.
Meaning and history
From an Italian word meaning "beloved" or an Irish word meaning "friend". It has been used as a given name since the 19th century, though it did not become popular until after the 1950s.
Notes and context
Usage: english, irish