Leorah

Leorah is a Greek variant of the name Liora (לִיאוֹרָה), the feminine form of the Hebrew name Lior (לִיאוֹר). The meaning of the name can be translated as 'my light' or 'I have a light' and has the interpretation in a religious context of 'God's gift of light to me.'

What does the name Leorah mean?

Leorah is a Greek form of Liora (לִיאוֹרָה), which in turn is a feminine derivation of the Hebrew name Lior (לִיאוֹר). Translated, the name means 'my light' or 'I have a light' and has the religious significance of 'God's gift of light to me.' The origin is found in Hebrew, derived from the syllables lì (לִי), meaning 'me,' and ór (אוֹר), meaning 'the light.' Other variants include Liara, Lyara, Leara, Leora, and Liorit.

Where does the name Leorah come from?

The name Leorah has its roots in ancient Hebrew and means 'my light.'

How do you pronounce Leorah?

Leorah is pronounced approximately as 'Leh-oh-rah.'

When is the name day of Leorah?

The name day for Leorah is celebrated on February 28.

Popularity

In Germany, Leorah is a rather rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,220th on the list of the most popular female first names. Its best placement was in 2015, when it reached 4,092nd place. Over a ten-year period, Leorah was given approximately 20 times, placing it 7,036th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, the name ranks 8,440th.

Nicknames & pet names

Lele / Leo / Lio

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