Nora
Nora is a name with Latin origins. The name has traditionally been used as a nickname or a shorter version for the name Honora. Honora comes from Honorius, a Latin name that means ‘honor’. Thus, the meaning of Nora translates to ‘respect’, ‘admiration’ or ‘honor’. Nora can also be considered to have originated from the Arabic name Noor or Noora, which means ‘light’, ‘heat’, ‘brightness’ or ‘fire’. The name Nora is most popular in Ireland, where it is also used as a nickname for the name Noreen, which means 'little respectful one'. The name first became popular at the start of the 20th century. Singer Norah Jones and American author Nora Roberts are some famous figures that share the name.
Gender
Girl
Meaning
light
Origin
Irish, diminutive of Honora, or Greek
Numerology
N is for name, a pleasant one indeed.
O is for orderly, a lifelong passion.
R is for rely, everyone’s trustworthy friend.
A is for affirm, the certainty of knowledge.
Lucky
Nora lucky number is 3.
The number 3 has always held powerful symbolism. Think about good things coming in 3s, the birth-life-death cycle, the mind-body-soul connection, the 3 acts of a typical story. Wherever the number 3 shows up in your life, it's generally an omen of creativity, communication, optimism, and curiosity!
Famous People Named Nora
- Lena Dunham American actress and filmmaker
- Lena Headey English actress
- Lena Mary Calhoun Horne American actress and singer
- Lena Meyer Landrut, German singer
- Lena Yada Japanese,American pro wrestler
Nora in Pop Culture
- Princess Brielle Elise Madeleine Strasberg of Exton main female character in Scarlett Avery’s book “Undeniable Crush”.
- "Brielle " song by Sky Sailing aka Adam Young
- Brielle city and seaport in the western Netherlands. The word supposedly stems from from the Celtic word brogilo (meaning "closed area" or "hunting grounds").
- Brielle New Jersey. City near the jersey shore
