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Nora — Baby Name Meaning and Origin

Nora is a unisex name of Hungarian, Ga, Irish origin. Nóra is a name that can be of either feminine or masculine origin. In Irish, it is derived from the name Honora, meaning 'honor' or 'woman of honor'.

Nora

Letter: N
Unisex

Meaning of Nora:

Nóra is a name that can be of either feminine or masculine origin. In Irish, it is derived from the name Honora, meaning 'honor' or 'woman of honor'. In Hungarian, it is a feminine name derived from Eleonora, meaning 'light' or 'torch'. Nóra is a versatile name that reflects qualities like honor, light, and strength, making it a wonderful choice for parents who want a name with rich cultural heritage.

  • Gender: Unisex
  • Origin: Hungarian, Ga, Irish
  • US popularity: In 2022, 6119 newborns in the United States were named Nora (Social Security Administration data). Recorded peak: 2021 with 6267 babies.

Origin:

Hungarian , Ga , Irish

Similar Names:

Nodra , Noora , Noora , Noqra , Nora , Noraa , Norah , Norah , Noral , Noran , Noraz , Norda

More names starting with N:

Na , Na Ama , Naa , Naabih , Naadere Goftaar , Naadereh Goftaar , Naadhir , Naadhirah , Naadia , Naadim , Naadir , Naadira

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Frequently asked questions about Nora

What does the name Nora mean?

Nóra is a name that can be of either feminine or masculine origin. In Irish, it is derived from the name Honora, meaning 'honor' or 'woman of honor'. In Hungarian, it is a feminine name derived from Eleonora, meaning 'light' or 'torch'.

What is the origin of the name Nora?

Nora is a unisex name of Hungarian, Ga, Irish origin.

Is Nora a boy or girl name?

Nora is commonly used as a unisex name.

How popular is the name Nora?

In 2022, 6,119 newborns in the United States were named Nora, according to Social Security Administration data. Its recorded peak was 2021, with 6,267 babies given the name.

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