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Zora
Zora is a splendid girl’s name with Slavic, Arabic, and African origins. It’s fair to say that this name has traveled well throughout the years! Meaning “light” or “dawn,” this fitting definition highlights how your own child acts as your own shining light. In recent decades, Zora has become more and more uncommon. However, the name was once a common girl’s name between the 1880s and the 1940s. A variation of the biblical name, Zorah, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Zora shooting up the charts in years to come. Why not beat the curve and kickstart the Zora revolution!
Slavic
Female
Meaning
Light, dawn
Popularity
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Pronunciation
ZOH-rah
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Traits
- Bright
- Inspiring
- Radiant
- Hopeful
Compatibility
Zora pairs well with siblings names that are also nature-inspired or have a similar elegant and ethereal vibe. As a middle name, Zora adds a touch of sophistication and uniqueness to almost any first name choice. This name also complements cultural and stylistic pairings that emphasize light, dawn, or positivity.
Bright
Inspiring
Radiant
Hopeful
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Famous Personalities
Notable people who share the name.
Zora Neale Hurston
Writer
Born: January 7, 1891 · Notasulga, Alabama, USA
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Regional Variations & Spellings
Alternative Spellings
- Zora Original form
- Зора Cyrillic
- Zorah English variant
- Hebrew
- Japanese
- Korean
- Arabic
- Zorana Slavic variant
- Hindi
Cultural Adaptations
- זורה (Zora) Hebrew
- ゾラ (Zora) Japanese
- 조라 (Jola) Korean
- زورا (Zora) Arabic
- ज़ोरा (Zora) Hindi
Frequently Asked Questions about Zora
- What does Zora mean?
- Light, dawn
- What is the origin of Zora?
- Zora has Slavic origins.
- Is Zora popular?
- Zora has been viewed 91 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
- What are similar names to Zora?
- Similar names include Kaitlyn, Skye, Olympia, Liam, Zain.
- How do you pronounce Zora?
- Zora is pronounced ZOH-rah.
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