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Cora is a given name with multiple origins. It was used by James Fenimore Cooper for a character in his 1826 novel The Last of the Mohicans. It is today most commonly viewed as a variant name derived from the Ancient Greek Κόρη (Kórē), an epithet of the Greek goddess Persephone. Alternatively, but rarely, it may be rooted in the Gaelic cora, the comparative of cóir, meaning just, honest, virtuous or good. Variant forms of this name include Kora and Korra.
Cora is a given name with multiple origins. It was used by James Fenimore Cooper for a character in
A girl name with 2 syllables. Currently considered common.
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Cora is a name of Greek origin, derived from 'kore' meaning 'maiden'. It gained popularity in the 19th century, partly due to James Fenimore Cooper's novel 'The Last of the Mohicans', where the character Cora Munro is a central figure. The name has a classic, yet gentle, feel and remains a beloved choice in many English-speaking countries.
Cora Coralina, Cora Scott, Cora Lee
Cori, Coco
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