Name Nora Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Nora

Nora is a ♀ girl’s name.

What is the origin of the name Nora?

Nora is a diminutive of the name Eleonora, which derived from the name Aliénor. Nora is of Old Provençal, Arabic and Greek origin and derived from the name Helen. Besides, Nora is a Japanese name and short form of the name Honora.

What does the name Nora mean?

Nora means “the other Aenor” (from Germanic “alja” = other), “merciful” (from ancient Greek “éleos/ἔλεος” = compassion/mercy), “God is my light” (from Arabic “Aḷḷāhu nūrī/أَلْلّٰهُ نُورِي”) and “torch”, “beautiful”, “light”, “bright” and “shining” (from Helen). Besides, Nora means “honor” or “woman of honor” (from Honora) and “stray (cat or dog)” in Japanese.

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