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At a Glance: Name: Zora – Meaning: dawn – Origin: Slavic – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: ZOR-ah
Zora is a girl's name with Slavic roots and a meaning of dawn, pronounced ZOR-ah. It's among free-spirited, boho, worldly, clean, modern, and outdoorsy, nature-inspired style names, giving it an open, wandering feel for parents drawn to that combination.
Meaning & Origin of Zora
Meaning: Dawn.
Origin: Slavic.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Zora
Phonetic: ZOR-ah IPA: /ˈzɔːrə/
Popularity of Zora
According to Social Security data spanning 1880-2024, Zora reached its highest popularity in 1884 at #258 (58 babies) and most recently sat at #918 in 2024 (289 babies).
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Zora mean?
Dawn. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Zora)
How do you pronounce Zora?
Zora is pronounced ZOR-ah (IPA: /ˈzɔːrə/).
Is Zora a popular name right now?
Zora peaked at #258 in 1884 and is ranked #918 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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