YARA

Yara is a name and a term used in several languages and contexts. It may refer to people, fictional characters, companies, and software, among other uses.

As a feminine given name, Yara is used in Arabic-speaking communities and has spread to other regions. In Arabic, the name is commonly associated with meanings such as “small butterfly” or “little butterfly.” The name has also been adopted in Latin American and European contexts and is used both as a first name and, less commonly, as a surname.

Notable people and characters: Yara Shahidi (born 2000) is an American actress and activist known for her roles in television and film. Yara Greyjoy is a fictional character in George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire novels and their television adaptation Game of Thrones, where she is a member of House Greyjoy.

Organizations and technology: Yara International ASA is a Norwegian-based fertilizer company and a major producer of mineral fertilizers. In cybersecurity, YARA is a rule-based tool and language for identifying and classifying malware and other files, widely used in threat research and incident response.

Other uses: The name also appears in various cultural works and can be found as a place name or surname in some regions. The precise reference of “Yara” depends on context, and disambiguation is common in reference works.