Diarra is a French translation of the clan name Jara used in West Africa, as a hangover from the French colonial empire in that region.
It originates from the Bambara language word jara, meaning lion,[1] synonymous with waraba.
[6] Both are frequently praised together in song, signifying bravery and fearlessness.
[1][7] The name Diarra, now a surname, is traditionally found mostly in Mali, but also Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea and Senegal.
Today, it has also spread around the world, notably in France and Spain.