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At a Glance
- Meaning
- A daughter belonging to the whole community
- Origin
- Igbo
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ah-dah-OR-ah
Adaora is an Igbo girl's name, pronounced ah-dah-OR-ah, meaning "a daughter belonging to the whole community." It has a worldly feel, and the meaning gives it a built-in story: a child who is cherished by everyone around her, not just her immediate family.
Meaning & Origin of Adaora
Meaning: A daughter belonging to the whole community.
Origin: Igbo.
How to Pronounce Adaora
ah-dah-OR-ahIPA /ɑːdɑːˈɔːrɑː/
Popularity of Adaora
Adaora is rare in the U.S. Social Security data for 1999-2024. In 2024 it ranked #5943, with 20 girls given the name, and that is also its highest rank in that stretch. Your child would be unlikely to share the name with a classmate.
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FAQ
What does the name Adaora mean?
A daughter belonging to the whole community.
How do you pronounce Adaora?
Adaora is pronounced ah-dah-OR-ah (IPA: /ɑːdɑːˈɔːrɑː/).
Is Adaora a popular name right now?
Adaora is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #5943 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1999–2024.)
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