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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Honor, esteem
- Origin
- Latin (via Honoria/Honorius)
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- huh-NOR-uh
Honora comes from Latin, tracing back through the names Honoria and Honorius, and it carries the straightforward meaning of honor or esteem. It's a name with a long paper trail in U.S. birth records, going back as far as Social Security data reaches: 1880. If you're drawn to a name with a clear, single-word meaning rather than something open to interpretation, Honora fits that description exactly.
Meaning & Origin of Honora
Meaning: Honor, esteem.
Origin: Latin (via Honoria/Honorius).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Honora
huh-NOR-uhIPA /həˈnɔːrə/
Popularity of Honora
Honora's best year on record was 1881, when it ranked #601 with 9 babies given the name. By 2024, it had fallen to #4800 with 28 babies — more babies in absolute count, but a name that's become far rarer relative to everything else parents are choosing.
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FAQ
What does the name Honora mean?
Honor, esteem. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Honora?
Honora is pronounced huh-NOR-uh (IPA: /həˈnɔːrə/).
Is Honora a popular name right now?
Honora peaked at #601 in 1881 and is ranked #4800 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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