Menora

Menora is a girl's name of Jewish origin that traces back to Hebrew roots. Its meaning is 'the candelabrum' or 'the shining one'.

What does the name Menora mean?

The name Menora comes from Hebrew and means 'the candelabrum' or 'the shining one'. It is derived from the Hebrew term m'norá, which means 'lamp' or 'light'. The Menorah is a seven-branched candelabrum and is one of the central religious symbols in Judaism. Its origins can likely be traced back to Babylon and it represents enlightenment.

Where does the name Menora come from?

Menora is a feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'the shining one'. The Hebrew word is composed of m'norá, which means lamp or light. The language is Hebrew, also used in Jewish and Dutch contexts.

How do you pronounce Menora?

Menora is pronounced approximately as 'me-NO-ra'.

Popularity

In Germany, Menora is a common first name. In 2023, it ranked 3,880th among the most popular female baby names. The highest ranking was achieved in 2019 with 2,718th place. Over the last ten years, Menora has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 5,874th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it holds the 6,302nd position.