Jora
Fact sheet
- Name
- Jora
- Gender
- Unisex name
- Syllables
- 2
Jora is a first name that can be used for both women and men and has different origins and meanings. On one hand, it has Hebrew roots and is translated as 'the autumn rain', 'the first rain', or 'the early rain'.
What does the name Jora mean?
Jora is a versatile first name for both genders with various meanings. It has Hebrew origins and is interpreted as 'the autumn rain', 'the first rain', or 'the early rain'. There are also interpretations such as 'the teacher' or 'God bless' or 'God water'. The name derives from the Hebrew word yará (יָרָה), which means 'to rain', 'to teach', or 'flowing water'. In a Turkish spelling, Jo'ra, it means 'the friend' in Uzbek. Furthermore, the form Jóra comes from the Old Norse name Jǫfurr, which traces back to the term *eƀuraR and means 'the chief' or 'the king' (originally 'wild boar, wild boar helmet'). Therefore, the name is often associated with 'the queen' in Norwegian and Swedish contexts. Another variant of the name is Jorah.
Where does the name Jora come from?
Jora is a first name with ancient Hebrew and Old Norse roots, featuring meanings like 'the early rain' or 'the autumn rain'. The ancient Hebrew origin refers to the word yará, which means 'to rain', 'to teach', or 'flowing water'. The name is present in languages such as Finnish, Hebrew, Norwegian, Swedish, and Uzbek.
How do you pronounce Jora?
The pronunciation of Jora is clear and open. The name is usually pronounced in German as two syllables 'Jo-ra' [ˈjoːʁa], with the long O sound conveying a sense of expansiveness and calm. The soft R in the middle provides a flowing transition between the syllables, before the warm A gently concludes the name. Jora thus radiates a harmonious and rounded sound quality.
Popularity
In Germany, Jora is among the sought-after first names. Currently, it ranks 1,254th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2023 at 981st. Over the last ten years, Jora has been given as a first name around 220 times, placing it at 1,512th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,855th.
Nicknames & pet names
Jori
Frequently asked questions about the name Jora
What is the origin of the name Jora?
Jora has roots in Hebrew and Old Norse. It means among other things 'the early rain' or 'the autumn rain' and derives from the Hebrew word yará.
What does the name Jora mean?
Jora can have various meanings, including 'the autumn rain', 'the teacher', or 'God water'. In the Turkish spelling Jo'ra, it means 'the friend'.
How popular is the name Jora?
Jora is a relatively rare but modern first name that is appreciated in several countries, including Finland, Israel, and Scandinavia.