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Cora
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Cora.
Primary meaning
Maiden; from Greek "korē"
Pronunciation: KOR-ah
Profile summary
Popular name since 19th century. The current meaning shown for this name is Maiden; from Greek "korē". The catalog pronunciation is listed as KOR-ah. This profile is also connected to nearby variants in the current catalog, including Cora. Cora appears in girl naming lists and unique style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Cora is currently cataloged under Greek origin, and this page describes its meaning as Maiden; from Greek "korē".
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Greek origin and Greek-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Cora is grouped as a unique girl name. Related forms for this profile include Cora. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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