Cora

The female first name Cora is a Latinized German and English short form of Corinna, a variant spelling of the name Korinna, which in turn derives from the Ancient Greek Kore (Κόρη). Figuratively, the name means 'the girl' and 'the maiden' or sometimes also 'the dear one.'

What does the name Cora mean?

The female first name Cora is a Latinized German and English short form of Corinna, a variant spelling of the name Korinna, which in turn derives from the Ancient Greek Kore (Κόρη). Figuratively, the name means 'the girl' and 'the maiden' or sometimes also 'the dear one' or 'the affectionate one.' Its roots lie in the Ancient Greek word kórē (κόρη), which translates to 'the girl,' 'the young woman,' 'the maiden,' and 'the bride.' Cora is also considered an independent short form of various names that begin with 'Cor.' These mainly include Cordula and Cornelia. Cordula means 'the late-born,' while Cornelia means 'the horned one,' 'strong as a horn,' or 'of the Cornelian family.' From the Romance languages, Cora is sometimes derived from corazon for 'the heart.' In West Africa, Cora refers to a musical instrument, specifically a 21-string harp-lute. In Greek mythology, Kore was another name for the Greek goddess Persephone. Other variants include Korinne, Korina, Koryna, Corinne, Corina, Corine, Corrin, Corinn, Corynn, Corynna, Corynne, Corry, Corrie, and Corie. Additional forms include Kora, Korra, Coretta, and Corette.

Where does the name Cora come from?

Etymology Cora is a female first name of Ancient Greek origin with the meaning 'the girl' or 'the maiden.' Ancient Greek

How do you pronounce Cora?

Sound & pronunciation of Cora: The name Cora is two syllables and clearly structured. In German pronunciation, it is usually spoken as 'Ko-ra' [ˈkoːʁa], beginning with a rounded, long O sound that gives the name a sense of breadth and calm. The hard K at the beginning provides a definite start. The open ending '-ra' brings a warm depth to the conclusion through the soft R. Cora thus appears classic yet modern - clear, feminine, and harmonious.

When is the name day of Cora?

Cora's name day is October 22.

Popularity

Cora is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 1,150th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was in 2006 at 235th place. In the last ten years, Cora has been given as a first name about 490 times, placing it 865th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 754th.

Nicknames & pet names

Co / Coca / Coco / Cocokeks / Cola / Cookie / Cookiekeks / Corali / Coralie / Coralle / Coras / Corella / Cori / Coriander / Coridori / Corinna / Corinthe / Corischnorie / Corshi / Corsica / Hardcora

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