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Globally, Kantara (Kantara , كنتارا) is a rare predominantly male, but very seldom female first name. The given name Kantara is characteristic of Gambia, where it is quite a common male name, Mali, where it is quite a rare boy's name, and France, where it is a very rare male name. Measured by absolute frequency, this name is the most popular in India, Gambia, and Mali. Likewise, Kantara is the last name as well as the forename.