Zora Name, Meaning, Origin, History, And Popularity

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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Zora

Zora is primarily a girl’s name of Slavic origin, meaning ‘dawn.’ It is also believed to have African or Arabic origins, meaning ‘light’ or ‘dawn.’ However, in Hebrew, Zora is derived from the word ‘tsorah,’ meaning ‘hornet.’ In Turkish, Zora is a name or nickname derived from the word ‘zor,’ meaning ‘strength.’

Zora or Zorah, its variation, has been identified in the Hebrew Bible as a Biblical town in south-central Israel, located between the Judean Mountains and the Coastal Plains. It is often identified with the Palestinian Arab village of Sar’a, which was depopulated in the 1948 war. Zorah has been identified as the birthplace of Samson, the last judge of the ancient Israelites mentioned in the Book of Judges. It was also the residence of the Biblical figure Manoah, who was Samson’s father and was a city occupied by the tribe of Dan, one of the twelve tribes of Israel.

In Slavic mythology, Zorya, also spelled as Zora, Zoria, Zore, or Zorza, is the Goddess of Dawn and is also considered a warrior whom the soldiers prayed to before going for their battles. She is often depicted as the sister of the Sun, Moon, and Zvezda, the Morning Star, and lives in the Palace of the Sun.

With its variant Zorah, Zora is the female version of the male name Zoran, with nicknames like Zori, Zorie, and Zory.

Zora is a name that has been fairly used from the 1880s until 1940 and has shown a strong hold in the fictional world as well.

Zora Lancaster is a fictional character appearing in the American sitcom ‘Sonny With A Chance.’ She is the youngest but the most intelligent member with a photographic memory of the comedy show ‘So Random!’. Zora, also known as the Zora Tribe, is a race of aquatic folk appearing in the television series ‘The Legend of Zelda.’ They are aquatic folk, which means that they possess fish-like characteristics and are blue-skinned humanoids.

Zora

Meaning Dawn

Gender Girl

Religion Christianity

Origin African, Croatian

Lucky Number 6

Syllables Two

Length 1 word, 4 letters, 2 vowels, 2 consonants

Type Short and easy to pronounce

How To Pronounce Zora?

Pronounced as zow-ruh

The way you pronounce a name can make all the difference.

Listen to the sound of the name Zora in English.

Famous People With The Name Zora

Zora Neale Hurston American author, anthropologist, and filmmaker, known for her novel ‘Their Eyes Were Watching God’.
Zora Arkus DuntovBelgian-American engineer, and inventor of the Corvette.
Zora ‘Bell’ Foley American boxer, known for his defensive game and punching ability.
Zora HowardAmerican actress and writer, known for her debut play, ‘STEW’.
Zora CrossAustralian poet, known for her serialized novels, poems, and children’s verses.

Zora On The Popularity Chart

Zora started gaining popularity from the beginning of the 20th century. Check out for the graphical representation below to understand better.

Popularity Over Time

Zora was not a very popular name in the 1980s but started rising in popularity from the 2000s and peaked in 2019 with 353 babies per million getting the name.

Source: Social Security Administration

Rank Over Time

Although not a well-ranked name in the 1980s, Zora gained impetus and improved its ranking in the early 2000s. As the years progressed, it improved in ranking and entered the list of the Top 1000 names in 2018.

Source: Social Security Administration

Zora On MomJunction Popularity Chart

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Names With Similar Sound As Zora

Zora has a strong sound and if you are looking for similar sounding names, take a look at some suggestions below.

Popular Sibling Names For Zora

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Boy Sibling Names For Zora

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Girl Sibling Names For Zora

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Other Popular Names Beginning With Z

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Names With Similar Meaning As Zora

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Anagram Names Of Zora

William Shakespeare is known for his ‘onomastic wit,’ with anagrams being one of them (remember the play Twelfth Night?). Anagram is the rearrangement of the same letters to form different words. Anagramming names has been in vogue for centuries now, and why not when it can create some cute names? Anagram baby names stand out with their unique sound and spellings. You may try an anagram of your name or your partner’s; even better if you combine both names and then try an anagram for the baby. It all stays in the family this way. You may also try anagram names for siblings, especially twins. Here are some anagrams of Zora.

Azro

Ozra

Roza

Arzo

Popular Songs On The Name Zora

Zora has a lyrical presence in various songs. Check them out here.

Song	Artist
Zora - solo piano	Douglas Parth
Zora Hall	Shag
Zora	Douglas Parth
Zora	Puppy Sleep
Zora	Yared Negu
Zora	Solomun
Zora	Ro Panuganti
Zora	Drazen Zecic

Acrostic Poem On Zora

Dive into the lyrical charm of the name Zora with this acrostic poem. Witness how each letter paints together a story, capturing the name’s individuality, strength, vitality, and sophistication. Inspiring, is it? Why not try a similar poem that describes what you think of your baby’s personality?

Zen mind with zero chaos, you embrace tranquility with grace.

Original but not an oddball, an open-minded soul.

Rosy-cheeked and bright-eyed, rousing hearts with soft kisses.

Ambitious achiever aiming for lofty aspirations.

Zora’s Zodiac Sign And Birth Star As Per Vedic Astrology

Vedic astrology, also called Jyotisha, provides deep insights into a person’s life based on celestial positions at birth. Rashi and nakshatra, which are an integral part of Jyotisha, are believed to influence an individual’s personality and life events. The following sections give you rashi-related information, such as the associated letters, elements, ruling body, quality, and nakshatra for the name Zora. These details help analyze a person’s characteristics, personality, and behavior.

Zodiac Sign (Rashi)

As shown in the following table, each rashi is associated with specific sounds, which are often used as the starting letters of names for newborns in Hindu families. Each rashi is represented by a figure and one of the five elements – Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether (Space). One ruling celestial body, known as its 'rashi lord' or 'ruler' is assigned to these rashis. These bodies include Venus, Mars, Sun, Moon, Mercury, Jupiter, and Saturn. Furthermore, the rashis are assigned various qualities or gunas.

Rashi (zodiac sign)	Meena (Pisces)
Starting letters for Meena (Pisces) rashi	D, CH, Z, TH
Representation	Fishes
Element	Water
Ruling body	Jupiter
Quality	Dual

Birth Star (Nakshatra)

Another important aspect of Vedic Astrology is the nakshatras, the lunar constellations or star clusters that the Moon occupies during a person's birth. There are 27 nakshatras, each with its own unique qualities, attributes, and symbolism. Each rashi contains two-and-one-fourth nakshatras in it. For example, Aries contains Ashwini, Bharani, and Krithika nakshatras.

The below table provides information on the nakshatras’ degrees on the zodiac circle, their lords and related syllables, for babies born in the Meena (Pisces) rashi. These syllables/phonetics are popularly used to choose the baby name. For precise nakshatra calculation based on your baby's birthplace and date, use our Nakshatra Calculator.

Nakshatra	Degrees Of The Nakshatra	Nakshatra Lord (Ruler)	Name Syllables
Poorvabhadrapada (Purvabhadra, Pururuttathy)	Pisces (0 to 3.20 degrees)	Jupiter	Se, So, Dha, Dhi, Di, Da, Daa, Dee
Uttarabhadrapada (Uthrittathy)	Pisces (3.20 to 16.40 degrees)	Saturn	Du, Tha, Jha, Na, Gna, Jna, Da, Gy
Revathi	Pisces (16.40 to 30 degrees)	Mercury	De, Do, Cha, Chaa, Chi, Chee

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Zora In Different Languages

It’s exciting to see our baby’s name spelled and written in various languages. See how people spell Zora in Spanish, French, German, Italian, and more! Each language has its own way of saying Zora, but it’s still the same special name. Learn how the name looks and sounds in different languages around the world!

Name	Language	Code
Zora	English	en
佐拉	Chinese	zh-CN
जोरा	Hindi	hi
Zora	Spanish	es
Zora	French	fr
الزوراء	Arabic	ar
জোরা	Bengali	bn
Zora	Portuguese	pt
Зора	Russian	ru
زورا	Urdu	ur
Zora	Indonesian	id
Zora	German	de
ゾーラ	Japanese	ja
जोरा	Marathi	mr
జోరా	Telugu	te
Zora	Turkish	tr
ஜோரா	Tamil	ta
Zora	Vietnamese	vi
Zora	Tagalog	tl
조라	Korean	ko
Zora	Hausa	ha
Zora	Swahili	sw
Zora	Javanese	jv
Zora	Italian	it
ਜ਼ੋਰਾ	Punjabi	pa
ઝોરા	Gujarati	gu
โซรา	Thai	th
ಜೋರಾ	Kannada	kn
ዞራ	Amharic	am
जोरा	Bhojpuri	bho
Zora	Yoruba	yo

How To Communicate The Name Zora In Sign Languages

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In Morse Code

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In Binary

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Name Numerology For Zora

Numerology is an occult system that gives significance to numbers and their influence on human life and destiny. Numerologists attribute specific qualities, energies, and characteristics to a number. Parents who believe in numerology prefer to choose baby names that resonate positively with the child’s unique numerical vibrations, often derived from their date of birth. Here we give a general birth number and personality traits of the name Zora, based on the Pythagorean (Western) system. This analysis will differ from child to child based on their date of birth. You may use our numerology calculator for more personalized information.

Baby Name Lists Containing Zora

Read through our baby name lists that include the name Zora and several other similar names. The wider the choice, the better your selection. Isn't it?

Movie Titles Inspired By The Name Zora

Discover the presence of Zora in an array of films. Know about the various movies that have this name.

Movie title	Other titles	Release year
Die rote Zora	La ribelle Zora, Red Zora, Zora, la pelirroja	2008
Eiga futari wa purikyua max heart 2: Yuki-zora no tomodati	Futari wa Precure Max Heart 2: Yukizora no Tomodachi (Pretty Cure Splash Star), Futari wa Pretty Cure Max Heart 2: Friends of the Snow-Laden Sky	2005
Zora the Vampire	Wampirzyca Zora, Zora la vampira	2000

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the meaning of the name Zora?

The name Zora means dawn.

2. What is the origin of the name Zora?

Zora has African and Croatian origins.

3. How to pronounce the name Zora?

Zora is pronounced as zow-ruh.

4. Is Zora a popular baby name in a specific country or culture?

Since the name Zora is of Slavic or Czech origin, it is mostly popular in the Czech Republic. However, the name is fairly popular in the US and has ranked among the top 1000 names consistently (1).

5. What are some potential nicknames for the name Zora?

Zora is a short name that may not need a nickname as such. However, some endearing nicknames options for the name are Zorrie, Zuzu, Zory, and Zoey.

6. Are there any popular songs or movies that feature the name Zora?

Zora Lancaster is a made-up character featured in the American sitcom ‘Sonny With A Chance.’ On the other hand, in the television series ‘The Legend of Zelda,’ the Zora Tribe, also referred to as the Zoras, represents an aquatic race of beings. These blue-skinned humanoids possess fish-like qualities and aquatic nature.

7. Is Zora a gender-neutral name or predominantly used for one gender?

Zora is typically used as a feminine name. However, it can be considered gender-neutral in certain contexts and can be used for boys as well.

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