Lora
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The feminine first name Lora is a Portuguese diminutive of Lorena and an English variant of the name Laura, a short form of Laurentia, which originally derives from the ancient Roman surname Laurentius. Directly translated, the name means 'the one from Laurentum' or 'the laurel-crowned'.
What does the name Lora mean?
The feminine first name Lora is a Portuguese diminutive of Lorena and an English variant of the name Laura, a short form of Laurentia, which originally derives from the ancient Roman surname Laurentius. Directly translated, the name means 'the one from Laurentum' or 'the laurel-crowned'. In Greek-Roman times, laurel was used as a symbol of victory, glory, and honor, which is why the first name is often popularly interpreted as 'the victor'. Its roots lie in Latin, derived from the terms laurus or laurea for 'the laurel', 'the laurel tree', 'the laurel wreath', 'the triumph', and 'the victory' or Laurentum for 'a coastal town in Latium between Ostia and Lavinium'. Additionally, Lora (Lóra) is seen as a Slavic diminutive of Eleonora. In this case, its meaning is 'the Other', 'the Stranger', 'the Merciful', or 'God is my light'. A detailed derivation is provided on the page for Eleonore. Laurentum is considered the ancient Roman city in Latium, located between Ostia and Lavinium on the western coast of the Italian peninsula southwest of Rome. Other variants of the name include Lorah, Lorana, Loren, Lorene, Lorenza, Lorenzina, Loreen, Lorella, and Lourenca. Male variants include Loras, Loran, Lorenz, and Lorenzo.
Where does the name Lora come from?
Etymology Lora is a feminine first name of Latin origin with the meaning 'the laurel-crowned' or 'the Other'. Latin
How do you pronounce Lora?
Sound & pronunciation of Lora: The name Lora is two syllables and softly rounded. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Lo-ra' [ˈloːʁa], starting with a long O sound that conveys calmness. The second syllable sounds open and warm. The simple structure gives the name timelessness. Lora thus appears feminine and harmonious - elegant, calm, and clear.
When is the name day of Lora?
The name day of Lora is July 21 and August 10.
Popularity
Lora is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 642nd on the list of the most common female baby names. In the last ten years, Lora has been given as a first name about 550 times, placing it 800th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 917th. Global popularity and frequency of Lora Here you can see the recent rankings of Lora in the name charts of individual countries.
Nicknames & pet names
Lo / Lola / Lolo / Lori / Loripop / Lorki / Lou
Similar first names
Famous people
- Lora Aborn (South African composer)
- Lora Fairclough (British golfer)
- Lora Grigorjevna Yakovleva (Russian chess player)
- Lora Lazar (writer)
- Lora Lee Ecobelli (American actress)
- Lora Leigh (writer from the USA)
- Lora Logic (singer from the UK)
- Lora Yakovleva (chess player from Russia)
Frequently asked questions about the name Lora
What is the origin of the name Lora?
Lora has Latin roots and is often considered a diminutive of Lorena or Laura. The name derives from 'laurus', which means 'laurel', and refers to the ancient city of Laurentum.
What does the name Lora mean?
The name Lora means 'the laurel-crowned' and is often associated with victory and glory. Additionally, it can also be interpreted as a Slavic diminutive of Eleonora, meaning 'the Other' or 'God is my light'.
How popular is the name Lora?
Lora is a modern and international first name used in various languages. Its popularity varies by region, but it enjoys growing acceptance in many countries.