Ora
Meaning of Ora
The name Ora is a female name with origins in multiple cultures. In English, it is pronounced as OR-uh (/ˈɔrə/), while in Italian it is pronounced as OH-rah (/ˈoʊrə/). It can also be spelled as Aura.
The popularity of the name Ora has varied over the years in the United States. In recent years, it has been given to around 30 to 40 newborn girls per year, ranking around 3500th to 4000th in terms of popularity. However, its usage has fluctuated throughout the 20th century and earlier. In the early part of the century, it was more commonly used, peaking in popularity in the 1920s when it ranked around 200th. Since then, its usage has declined gradually.
The name Ora does not have any specific associations or meanings that are widely known. Therefore, parents choosing this name for their daughter may appreciate its simplicity and uniqueness.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as OH-rah (/ˈoʊrə/)
English
- Pronunced as OR-uh (/ˈɔrə/)
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Notable People Named Ora
| Ora Belle Washington, a renowned American athlete from Philadelphia, excelled in tennis and basketball, earning inductions into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. |
| Ora Carew was an American silent film actress known for her roles in films between 1915 and 1925, and as one of the Sennett Bathing Beauties. |
| Ora Namir was an Israeli politician and diplomat who served as a member of the Knesset and held ministerial positions before becoming the ambassador to China and Mongolia. |
| Ora Ayal was an Israeli writer and illustrator, best known for her illustrations of popular children's books. |
| Ora Mae Lewis Martin was an American journalist and writer. |
