Kora

Kora is a female first name that is regarded as a shortened form of the ancient Greek name Korinna. This, in turn, is derived from the ancient Greek term Kore (Κόρη). The direct translation of the name is "the girl" and "the virgin," and it is sometimes interpreted as "the dear one."

What does the name Kora mean?

The name Kora is a shortened variant of the Greek name Korinna, which originates from the ancient Greek word Kore (Κόρη). Translated, Kora means "the girl," "the virgin," as well as "the dear one" or "the affectionate one." The roots of the name lie in the ancient Greek Kórē (κόρη), which means "the girl," "the young woman," "the virgin," and "the bride." Additionally, Kora can also be considered an independent short form of various names with the syllable "Kor," including Kordula and Kornelia. Kordula means "the late-born," while Kornelia means "the horned one" or "the one descended from the Cornelii." In Hindi, Kohra means "the fog." Furthermore, Kora refers to a West African bridge or double harp. In Greek mythology, Kore is an alternative name for the goddess Persephone. Other variants include Korinne, Korina, Corinna, Corinne, Corina, Corine, Corrin, Corinn, Corynn, Corynna, Corynne, Corry, Corrie, and Corie. Cora, Korra, Coretta, and Corette are also among the related forms.

Where does the name Kora come from?

Kora is a female first name of Greek origin, meaning "the girl" or "the virgin." The word originally derives from Korinna, derived from kórē (κόρη) = the girl, the young woman, the virgin, the bride (Ancient Greek). Other derivations include Kordula, which means "late born" or "late developed" (Latin: cordus), and Kornelia, which means "the horn," "the antler," or "the tusk" (Latin: cornū or cornĕus). Languages: German.

How do you pronounce Kora?

The pronunciation of Kora is clear and consists of two syllables. In German, the name is usually pronounced as "Ko-ra" [ˈkoːʁa] or [ˈkoːra], starting with a long, rounded O sound that conveys calmness and depth. The open ending "-ra" gives the name a certain expansiveness and dynamism. As a result, Kora has a simple yet present sound that is harmonious and modern.

When is the name day of Kora?

The name day for Kora is celebrated on October 22.

Popularity

In Germany, Kora is among the popular first names. The name currently ranks 2,358th in the list of the most common female first names. Kora reached its best placement in 2018 with the 1,384th position. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 110 times, placing it 2,351st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Kora ranks 2,721st. Worldwide, Kora also has rankings in various countries, which are listed here.

Nicknames & pet names

Ko / Koala / Koko / Koks / Koralie / Korchen / Koreander / Kori / Köchen / Köra

Famous people

• Kora Karvouni (Greek actress)
• Kora Knühmann (Karate world champion 2002)