Yarra

The name Yarra is derived from the Wurundjeri Woiwurrung language, an Aboriginal language spoken by the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation in what is now central Victoria, Australia. It is believed to mean 'flowing water' or 'waterfall'. The name is most famously associated with the Yarra River in Melbourne, Australia, which was named by surveyor John Helder Wedge in 1835. He asked a local Aboriginal boy what the river was called, and the boy replied 'Yarra Yarra', which Wedge mistakenly thought was the river's name, but it actually meant 'flowing' or 'waterfall'.

While primarily known as a geographical name, Yarra has occasionally been adopted as a given name, particularly in Australia, due to its connection to the iconic river and its beautiful meaning. Its use as a personal name is relatively modern and uncommon, often chosen for its unique sound and strong ties to Australian heritage and nature.