Leora
Meaning of Leora
Leora is a beautiful and elegant name for girls, pronounced as lee-OR-uh. It has Hebrew origins, meaning "light" or "my light," which imbues the name with a sense of warmth and positivity. The name Leora can also be found in variations such as Liora, offering a slight twist while retaining its luminous essence. Over the years, Leora has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking significantly in the early 20th century before experiencing a gradual decline. However, recent years have seen a modest resurgence in its use, reflecting its timeless appeal. The name Leora evokes images of brightness and clarity, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking a name that symbolizes hope and illumination for their daughter.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as lee-OR-uh (/liːˈɔrə/)
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Notable People Named Leora
| Leora Klapper - Leora F. Klapper is an American economist and lead economist at the World Bank, known for her work in finance and private sector research. |
| Leora Tanenbaum is an American feminist author and editor known for her influential writing on girls' and women's lives, and for coining the term "slut-bashing." |
| Leora Bettison Robinson, an American author and educator, co-founded the Holyoke Academy of Louisville, Kentucky and wrote several works including The House With Spectacles and Than. |
| Leora Auslander is a prominent American historian and Professor of European Social History at the University of Chicago. |
| Leora Bilsky - Leora Y. Bilsky is an Israeli full professor at the Faculty of Law and the Director of the Minerva Center for Human Rights at Tel Aviv University. |
| Leora Skolkin-Smith is an Israeli-American novelist known for her first novel, Edges: O Israel, O Palestine, which was selected and edited by Grace Paley for Glad Day Books, and she graduated from Sarah Lawrence College. |
