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Name meaningNora
“Honor, light”
OriginIrish / Latin
Used forGirls
First letterN
Meaning and history
Nora is a girl name of Irish / Latin origin that means “honor, light.” A short form of Honora or Eleanor.
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Meanings of old names are often debated. We give the most widely accepted explanation from etymological references and note uncertainty where it exists.