Ora
OR-ə
The Story of Ora
This name holds the quiet power of prayer and the luminous glow of the dawn, a simple yet profound calling.
Ora possesses a dual heritage, drawing from the Latin word 'ora,' meaning 'prayer,' a sound associated with reverence and devotion. It also carries a Hebrew root meaning 'light,' evoking the brilliance of the sun or the illumination of understanding. This name has traveled through time, its essence shifting between sacred invocation and radiant clarity.
To speak 'Ora' is to utter a soft, resonant sound that feels both grounding and uplifting. When you write it, perhaps on a gift for your child, it feels like bestowing a blessing. This name suggests a daughter who will be optimistic and deeply insightful, a source of light and comfort, approaching life with a quiet, spiritual strength.
What It Means
“From the Latin word 'ora' meaning 'prayer'. Also a Hebrew name meaning 'light'.”
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Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Ora Mae Washington
American athlete in tennis and basketball
Rita Ora
British singer, songwriter, and actress
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#1,078 in 1919
Total Births
44,852
First Recorded
1880
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