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Ora

OR-ə

Letters3
Syllables2
OriginLatin

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

9

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

IntelligentCreativeOptimisticSpiritual

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Peak Year

#1,078 in 1919

Total Births

44,852

First Recorded

1880

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