Nora
Nora is a Christian girl name of Irish and English, from Latin origin, meaning “Honour; short for Honora or Eleanor”.
| Meaning | Honour; short for Honora or Eleanor |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Irish and English, from Latin |
| Pronunciation | NOR-uh |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Nora
Nora began as a short form of Honora, from the Latin honor, and of Eleanor and Leonora. It was long popular in Ireland, where Honora was a favourite Catholic name. Henrik Ibsen's Nora Helmer in A Doll's House gave it a literary profile. In Arabic, Nora (Noura) is an independent name meaning 'light', which adds to its international reach today. The old meaning 'light' belongs to that Arabic name rather than the Irish one.
Is Nora a Christian name?
Nora has no biblical origin; in Ireland it grew from the saint's name Honora. It is widely used in Christian and secular families, and Noura separately among Muslims.
How popular is Nora?
Popular across Europe and North America in recent years.
Gifts with the name Nora
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Spellings and variants of Nora
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nora mean?
Nora means 'Honour; short for Honora or Eleanor'. It is of Irish and English, from Latin origin.
Is Nora a Christian name?
Nora has no biblical origin; in Ireland it grew from the saint's name Honora. It is widely used in Christian and secular families, and Noura separately among Muslims.
How do you pronounce Nora?
Nora is pronounced NOR-uh.
Is Nora a boy or girl name?
Nora is usually a girl name.