Ora
Ora is a Jewish girl name of Hebrew; also Latin origin, meaning “Light”.
| Meaning | Light |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew; also Latin |
| Written as | אוֹרָה |
| Pronunciation | OR-ah |
| Tradition | Jewish, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | Israel, United States |
Meaning and origin of Ora
In Hebrew Ora means 'light', from or, the word for light that opens the creation story in Genesis. It became a modern Israeli girl's name in the twentieth century. Separately, Ora was used in nineteenth-century America and may come from Latin ora, 'shore', or as a short form of names like Aurora. Its simplicity lets it cross languages easily.
Is Ora a Jewish name?
For Jewish families Ora draws on the Hebrew word for light, a key image in scripture and in the phrase 'La-Yehudim hayta ora', 'the Jews had light', from the Book of Esther.
How popular is Ora?
Used in Israel and occasionally in English-speaking countries.
Gifts with the name Ora
- Ora name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Ora baby gifts (Amazon)
- Jewish baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Ora
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ora mean?
Ora means 'Light'. It is of Hebrew; also Latin origin.
Is Ora a Jewish name?
For Jewish families Ora draws on the Hebrew word for light, a key image in scripture and in the phrase 'La-Yehudim hayta ora', 'the Jews had light', from the Book of Esther.
How do you pronounce Ora?
Ora is pronounced OR-ah.
Is Ora a boy or girl name?
Ora is usually a girl name.