Honora

Meaning of Honora

Honora dances off the tongue like a gentle prayer in a quiet temple. It’s steeped in Latin roots, meaning “honor” or “dignity.” From medieval Ireland to modern celebrations, it carries a regal spark that feels both timeless and fresh. No need for a crown – she’s already crowned in spirit. In English she’s pronounced huh-NOR-uh, and in Irish hoh-NAW-ruh, each syllable a soft blessing. She’s linked to saintly grace and the warmth of family gatherings, like a diya glowing at dusk and a tabla’s steady beat guiding loved ones home. Parents who choose Honora often imagine a child with integrity woven into her laughter and kindness blossoming in her every step. It’s a name that honors the past while sprinting toward the future, a little spark ready to light up any story.

Pronunciation

Irish

• Pronunced as hoh-NAW-ruh (/hoˈnɔːrə/)

English

• Pronunced as huh-NOR-uh (/həˈnɔrə/)

• Nora
• Leonora
• Eleanor
• Lenora
• Annora
• Honor
• Honoria