Norah name meaning
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What does Norah mean?
Durable and Renowned Norah is used commonly in Latin, English, Danish, Scandinavian, Italian, Swedish, German, Finnish, Irish, Norwegian and Arabic is originated from Old Greek, Old Provençal and Latin given to both boys and girls, Norah means "Foreign, Torch, Honorable, Bringer of Light or the Other".
Norah is variant form of persistent and acclaimed Helen. Helen is English cognate of Helene. Originated from English and Old Greek, Well-Known and Evergreen Helen, Helen means "Moon and Torch".
How do I pronounce Norah?
The proper pronunciation of two syllabled Norah is nor-ah. Some people pronounce it as n(o)-rah.
Variants of Norah
Alienor, Norrah, Helen, Helene, Eileen, Elle, Leona, Ilene, Helenmarie, Eleanor, Eilen, Leni, Leny, Selene, Ailee, Eyleen, Alene, Aibhilin, Aveline, Eibhlin, Lanelle, Ella, Lenia, Leonia, Leonarda, Leonida, Ileane, Ileen, Ileana
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Names that rhyme with NorahHow popular is the name Norah?
Norah was among the popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1880 around 22775 babies have been given the first name. At its zenith in 2017, it ranked 136th when 2148 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.
However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 160 years but still performing better than most of the names. Additionally, the name has been in the top 500 baby names 14 times
A common name in England and Wales with over 929 new-borns have been given the name since 1997.
Recently peaking at the charts, 168 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 283rd position. Also, A common name in France with over 4780 new-borns have been given the name since 1957.
Currently peaking at the charts, the moniker grabbed the 184th spot and 343 baby girls were given the name. Also, Norah is a common name in Netherlands given to over 1120 babies in 5 years.
Recently the name is rising, in 2015, 256 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 46th position. Also, Norah was a common name in Belgium. Over 1511 babies have been named Norah since 1999.
At the peak of its usage in 2013,. However after 18 years, the name is on free fall on the charts.
In Switzerland, Norah is a familiar name where it has been in use since 1998 and has secured the place in top 200 names.
In 2008, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 135 on girl names chart when 51 babies were given the name Norah. Over 650 babies in Switzerland have been named Norah.
The given name is a unique baby name in Ireland, it has been in use since 1964 and was able to reach the top 200 names. In 1964, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 135 on girl names chart when 37 babies were named Norah.
Over 642 people have been named Norah in Ireland.
But Norah is a popular baby name in Uganda where every 1 in 800 have the name as well as in, Kenya, South Africa, Zimbabwe, England, Zambia, Bolivia and Malawi.
At least, 170000 people globally have been given the name as per our findings.
| Year | Boys | Girls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
| 2018 | 140 | 1999 | ||
| 2017 | 136 | 2148 | ||
| 2016 | 153 | 2016 | ||
| 2015 | 159 | 2026 | ||
| 2014 | 163 | 2006 | ||
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Norah in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 0 | 5 | 1689 | 329 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 59 |
Numerological aspects of Norah
Doing what you are passionate about is the best thing ever, and the only way to feel real joy and happiness. You thrive to learn as much as possible about every subject. You like to believe that whatever we think, we become. You react fast and don't think much when it comes to taking a risk for improvement or gaining profits. Allow yourself to think more freely. You are a determinate fellow. Your friends respect you for your honesty.
Other names similar to Norah
- Talida is originated from Germanic and Old High German is used in Frisian and Arabic used as a girl name, Talida means "Of Noble Figure or Of a Noble Kind"
- Harshad is originated from Sanskrit is used specifically in Sanskrit and Bengali, a baby boy name, Harshad means "Happy or Happiness"
- Kardawiyah - Prevalently used in Sindhi and Arabic, Kardawiyah is used as a girl name, meaning of Kardawiyah is "Daughter of Amr Al-basriyah was so Named or A Pious Woman"
- Zaheerah means Guest or Shining is used majorly in Sindhi and Arabic is given to girls
- Wakeel - Origin of Unwonted Wakeel is in Arabic, meaning of Wakeel is "Representative, Lawyer or He who Looks over the Sinful Ummah" and is notably used in Sindhi and Arabic is used as a baby boy name
Middle names for Norah
There are many daring and short middle names that are commonly paired with Norah.
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Famous people named Norah
- Norah Lange, Argentine author
- Norah Lofts, 20th-century best-selling British author
- Norah Vincent, American writer
- Norah Phillips, Baroness Phillips, British Labour politician
- Norah Simpson, Australian modernist painter
- Norah Smallwood, English publisher
- Norah Jones, American singer, songwriter, and pianist
- Norah Borges, visual artist and art critic
- Norah McGuinness, Irish painter and illustrator
- Norah Stoner, former politician in Ontario, Canada
- Norah O'Donnell, American print and television journalist
- Norah Baring, English stage and film actress most famous on screen for portraying "Diana Baring"
- Norah Beare, Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly for Lagan Valley
- Norah Runge, Conservative politician in the United Kingdom
- Norah Fry, member of a Bristol Quaker Fry family of the J. S. Fry & Sons company
- Norah Gorsen in Geordie as Actress
- Norah Lehembre in Chronique de l'ennui as Actress
- Norah Holland in The Unforgettable Joan Sims as
- Norah Blaney in TV series Drama 61-67 as Actress
- Norah Howard characterized important role of The Duchess in 1939 comedy movie The Lambeth Walk.
- In 2009 music movie, La Bohème, Norah Amsellem played Musetta.
Lists having Norah
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- Baby Names that mean Foreign
- Baby Names that mean Torch
- Baby Names that mean Honorable
- Baby Names that mean Bringer
- Baby Names that mean Light