Ora

The name Ora is an exclusively feminine form of the name Orr. Translated, it means 'the light', 'the fire', or 'the radiant one' in German.

What does the name Ora mean?

The name Ora is a feminine derivation of the name Orr. Its meanings include 'the light', 'the fire', or 'the radiant one' in German. The roots of the name can be found in the ancient Hebrew word ʾor (אוֹר), which means 'to shine', 'to gleam', 'fiery', 'glowing', 'fire', and 'light'. Furthermore, Ora is occasionally interpreted as 'the praying one', derived from the Latin word oro for 'to pray', in reference to the expression 'Ora et la bora'. In Israel, the name is widely used. Additionally, Ora means 'coast' in Latin. In Romance languages, 'Or' in French and 'Oro' in Italian mean 'gold'. Variants include Orah, Orit, and Orith.

Where does the name Ora come from?

The name Ora has both a feminine and a masculine form and originates from ancient Hebrew with the meaning 'the light'.

How do you pronounce Ora?

The pronunciation of Ora is two syllables and open structured. The name is pronounced as 'O-ra' [ˈoːʁa]. It begins with a long, rounded O sound that radiates calmness. The rolled or guttural R adds a certain depth to the middle. The open '-a' at the end provides a warm, harmonious conclusion. Overall, Ora appears simple and clear, soft in progression and calm as well as balanced in sound.

Popularity

In Germany, Ora is considered a rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2018, reaching 2,157th. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 30 times, placing it 4,651st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,639th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ori

Famous people

• Prince Ora (character from the manga Sakura-Hime/Princess Sakura (Prince Aoba)