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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Adored one
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- uh-DOR-uh
Adora is a Latin name meaning "adored one," pronounced uh-DOR-uh. It's short, soft-sounding, and easy for most people to say and spell on first hearing. If you want a name whose meaning is a quiet declaration of love, this one says it directly.
Meaning & Origin of Adora
Meaning: Adored one.
Origin: Latin.
How to Pronounce Adora
uh-DOR-uhIPA /əˈdɔːr.ə/
Popularity of Adora
Adora ranked #2426 in 2024, with 74 babies given the name that year. That's down from its peak of #1871 in 2021, when 106 babies were named Adora, so it's still uncommon but has eased back a bit from that high.
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FAQ
What does the name Adora mean?
Adored one.
How do you pronounce Adora?
Adora is pronounced uh-DOR-uh (IPA: /əˈdɔːr.ə/).
Is Adora a popular name right now?
Adora peaked at #1871 in 2021 and is ranked #2426 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1916–2024.)
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