Girl name
Nora name meaning
“light, radiance”
Nora is a feminine name commonly linked to Arabic, meaning ‘light’ or ‘radiance’. In this lineage, it is a variant of Nura, a feminine form related to the Arabic word nūr, meaning ‘light’. In European traditions, Nora also serves as a short form of Honora or Eleanor, which have different origins.
What does Nora mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Nora
In its Arabic lineage, Nora is a variant of Nura, a feminine form related to nūr ‘light’. In European traditions it can also shorten Honora or Eleanor, with different origins.
Nora in Islam and the Quran
Nora does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (نور) does, for example in QS An-Nur [24]: 35. The word نور means light; the spelling نورة does not occur in that verse.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Nora
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Nora, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Nora: light, radiance
- Wanti: possessing, endowed with
- Jelita: beautiful and charming
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Meaning of each word
- Nora: light, radiance
- Pertiwi: earth, homeland
- Lintang: a star in the sky
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Nora Hasti
Meaning of each word
- Nora: light, radiance
- Hasti: elephant; alternatively, existence
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Meaning of each word
- Cahaya: radiance or shining illumination
- Nora: light, radiance
- Ria: joyful, full of delight
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Nora Devina
Meaning of each word
- Nora: light, radiance
- Devina: divine
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Meaning of each word
- Nora: light, radiance
- Sima: boundary, territory
- Elok: beautiful, pleasing to the eye
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How to pronounce Nora
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nora/ |
| Arabic script | نورة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦺꦴꦫ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮧᮛ |
Is Nora a girl’s name?
Yes, Nora is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 16% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Nora ranks #417 among girl names in our data sample (23 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Nora
- Nova♂♀New, the new one
- Nor♂♀Light, radiance
- Norma♀Standard, rule
- Nira♀Sweet sap from palm plants
- Nola♀White shoulder
- Nona♀Girl, young woman
- Nur♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Noor♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Novi♀Associated with the month of November
- Nina♀Girl, little girl
- Noer♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Nana♂♀
Names with related meanings
- Nur♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Nurul♂♀Light of
- Dian♂♀Lamp, illuminating light
- Noor♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Nurhayati♀Light of life
- Nuraini♀Light of my eye
- Noer♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Cahya♂♀Light, radiance
- Nurjanah♀Light of paradise
- Zahra♀Radiant and luminous
- Nelly♀Light, in traditional interpretation
- Nurhasanah♀Light of goodness
Famous people named Nora
- Nora Samosir · b. 2000
- Nora Idah Nita · b. 1975
- Nora Ayu Triana · b. 1994
- Nora Benda Wasih Malau · b. 1953
- Nora Deo Pane · b. 2000
- Nora Fitriawati · b. 1978
- Nora Hanyonowati · b. 1957
- Nora Iranti · b. 1982
- Nora Karolina
- Nora Malau · b. 1960
- Nora Pusparia
- Nora Sidabutar Malau
FAQ about the name Nora
What is the meaning of Nora?
Nora means light, radiance. In its Arabic lineage, Nora is a variant of Nura, a feminine form related to nūr ‘light’. In European traditions it can also shorten Honora or Eleanor, with different origins.
Is Nora a girl’s name?
Yes, Nora is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 16% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Nora?
Nora is of Arabic and European origin.
Is the name Nora in the Quran?
Nora does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (نور) does, for example in QS An-Nur [24]: 35. The word نور means light; the spelling نورة does not occur in that verse.
How many syllables does Nora have?
Nora has 2 syllables (No-ra) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Nora?
Nora ranks #417 among girl names in our data sample (23 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Nora?
Some ideas: Nora Wanti Jelita; Nora Pertiwi Lintang; Nora Hasti.
Famous people named Nora?
Notable people named Nora include Nora Samosir, Nora Idah Nita, Nora Ayu Triana.
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