Nora

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Meaning
The name Nora means "light," "honor," or "faithfulness."
Pronunciation
NAWR-ə(English)
NO-ra(German)
NOHR-uh or NOR-uh.
Popularity
The name Nora is a popular name in many countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, and Australia. In the United States, it ranked the 30th most popular name for baby girls in 2020.

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Nora Name meanings & History

The name Nora has multiple origins. It is derived from the Greek name Eleanora, which means "light," and the Latin name Honora, which means "honor." It is also considered a diminutive of the names Eleanor and Annora. The name Nora means "light," "honor," or "faithfulness.". Short form of Honora or Eleanor. Henrik Ibsen used it for a character in his play A Doll's House (1879). Nora is a commonly used name for baby girls all around the world. It is often given to babies who are born in the fall or winter season.

Zodiac Sign of Nora: Neat Virgo

Synonyms of Nora:

N: Neurosis,Neat,Nitpicking,Nervous,Nagging,Nutrition,Nice

O: Ostentatious,Obstinate,Organized,Obsolete,Obsessive

R: Resourceful,Reason,Restless,Rational

A: Assertive,Aggressive,Angry,Ambitious,Argumentative,Action

Nora is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Nora include Irish singer-songwriter, Nora O'Connor, Norwegian actress, Nora Amundsen, and American poet, Nora May French.

2.) Nora (Female)

Usage: Japanese

Meanings: The name Nora means "honor" or "light" in a few different languages, including Arabic and Greek, and "compassion" in other cultures.

Scripts: In Arabic, Nora is spelled نورة‎.
etc.(Japanese Kanji)
乃羅,
乃良,

Pronunciation: NO-ṘAH
The name Nora is typically pronounced "NOOR-uh" or "NOHR-uh".


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Description: Nora is a shortened form of the name Eleonora, which comes from the Greek name Helen. It has been used as a name in its own right in various cultures. The name Nora means "honor" or "light" in a few different languages, including Arabic and Greek, and "compassion" in other cultures. From Japanese 乃 (no), a possessive particle combined with 羅 (ra) meaning "lightweight fabric" or 良 (ra) meaning "good". Other kanji combinations are possible. Nora is widely used as both a first and middle name. It is a popular choice for parents looking for something classic and timeless but with a modern feel.

Famous People

Famous people named Nora include actress Nora Ephron, musician Nora Jones, and writer Nora Roberts.

3.) Nora (Female)

Usage: Albanian

Meanings: The name Nora has different meanings based on its different origins. In Irish, it means "honor" or "noble". In German, it is derived from the name Eleonora and means "light". In English, it means "honor" or "grace".

Scripts: In Irish, it is written as "Nóra". In German, it is written as "Nora". In English, it is also spelled "Nora".
etc.(Japanese Kanji)
乃羅,
乃良,

Pronunciation: NO-ṘAH
The name Nora is pronounced NO-ra.


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Description: The name Nora has multiple origins, including Irish, German, and English. It is derived from the name Honora, which means "honor" or "chaste one". It can also be considered a shortened form of Eleanora, which means "light". The name Nora has different meanings based on its different origins. In Irish, it means "honor" or "noble". In German, it is derived from the name Eleonora and means "light". In English, it means "honor" or "grace". From Japanese 乃 (no), a possessive particle combined with 羅 (ra) meaning "lightweight fabric" or 良 (ra) meaning "good". Other kanji combinations are possible. Nora is a name that can be used by itself or as a nickname for longer names like Eleanor or Honora. It is a versatile name that works well for girls of all ages and backgrounds.

Famous People

There have been many famous Noras throughout history, including actresses Nora Zehetner and Nora Ephron, as well as author Nora Roberts. Nora Jones is a famous singer-songwriter, and Nora Fatehi is a Bollywood actress and dancer.

4.) Nora (Female)

Usage: Arabic

Scripts: Nora is written the same way in its original languages of Irish, Gaelic, and Latin.
نورا(Arabic)
نورة,

Pronunciation: NOO-ra
NOO-rah,
Nora is pronounced as NAWR-ah.


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Description: Alternate transcription of Arabic نورة or نورا (see Nura). Nora is a versatile name that can work for a wide range of personalities. It is a classic name that has survived the test of time and continues to be popular today.

Famous People

Famous people with the name Nora include actress Nora Ephron, singer-songwriter Nora Jones, and novelist Nora Roberts, amongst others.

5.) Nora (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (Greek, Scandinavian, Scottish) light; bright; from the north

Other Forms: Norah, Noreh


6.) NORA (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Short form of any of the various names containing the element -nora, such as Eleanora, the name is also commonly bestowed as an independent given name. Var: Norah. Pet: Nonie, Norie. (NOR-AH)


7.) NORA (Female)

Usage: Italian

Meanings: A short form of Eleonora (light, torch, bright), Nora is also bestowed as an independent given name. See ELEONORA. (NOR-AH)


8.) NORA (Female)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: A short form of Eleanora (light) and Honora (honor), Nora is commonly bestowed as an independent given name. See ELEANOR and HONOR. Nora is the Gaelic form. Var: Norah. Pet: Nonie. (NOR-AH)


9.) NORA (Female)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: Gaelic form of Nora, a name that originated as a short form of Eleanor and Honora. Pet: Noinin. (NOR-AH)


10.) Nora (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: Honour; pale shoulders

Other Forms: Norah


11.) NORA (Female)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: A borrowing from the English, Nora originated as a short form of names such as Eleanora (light, torch, bright). Nora is now commonly bestowed as an independent given name. The name is borne by the heroine of Henrik Ibsen’s play A Doll’s House . (NOR-AH)


12.) Nora (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) light. A familiar form of Eleanor, Honora, Leonor.

Other Forms: Norra


13.) NORA (Female)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: Scottish feminine form of Norman (Norseman, man from the north), which is from the Germanic Nordman, a compound name composed of the elements nord (north) and man (man). See NORMAN (Male Names). Var: Norah. (NOR-AH)


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