Norah
NOR-ah
Popularity
#223
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Irish
Total Births
32,790
Peak Year
#2,156 in 2017
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Norah is a variant of Nora, which is often considered a short form of Honora or Eleanor, meaning "honor" or "light" respectively.
Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Norah Jones
American singer, songwriter, and pianist
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