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A girl name with 2 syllables. Currently considered rare.
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Norah is a feminine given name, often considered a variation of Nora, which itself is frequently a shortened form of Honora or Eleanor. The name has roots in Latin and Greek, with potential meanings including 'honor' or 'light'. It gained popularity in English-speaking countries throughout the 19th and 20th centuries and continues to be a cherished name.
Norah Jones, Norah Vincent, Norah Casey
Nora, Nor, Nonie
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