Pura is a Spanish female given name derived from the Latin word 'purus,' meaning 'pure.' It is often used as a short form of names such as Purificación, Purafe and Purita. The name has a rich cultural history in Spain, particularly among Catalonian and Valencian regions, and was traditionally bestowed upon girls born around the Feast Day of the Virgin Mary's Purification on February 2nd.
"Pura experienced peak popularity with nine births in both 1926 and 1927. It remained relatively stable throughout the decades, with most years seeing between five to eight births, except for a notable dip in the late 1940s and early 1950s."