norah

Pronunciation
NOHR-ə

Gender
female

Origin

 Latin; Occitan

Ranking

  201 (as of 2023)

Meaning: Honor; Dignity; The other Aenor

Norah is a feminine name of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic name Nóra, meaning "honor". It is a popular name in the United States, and is often associated with the singer Norah Jones. The name Norah is often seen as a modern, feminine name that is both strong and sweet. It is a name that is often associated with intelligence, creativity, and independence.

Famous People Named Norah

  Norah Jones

  Famous singer and songwriter known for her soothing voice and jazz influence

  Nora Ephron

  Renowned writer and filmmaker known for her romantic comedies

  Norah O'Donnell

  Respected journalist and anchor for CBS Evening News

  Nora Lum (Awkwafina)

  Actress and rapper known for her comedic roles and music

  Nora Roberts

  Prolific author known for her romance novels

  Nora Stanton Blatch Barney

  Civil engineer and architect, and one of the first women to earn a degree in engineering

  Nora Volkow

  Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, known for her research on addiction

  Nora Zehetner

  Actress known for her roles in TV and film

  Nora Aunor

  Filipino actress and singer, celebrated for her contributions to Philippine cinema

  Nora Fatehi

  Dancer and actress known for her work in Bollywood films

Famous Media with people Named Norah

    Finding Nora

    A children's book about a girl named Nora who goes on an adventure  

    Nora's Ark

    A children's story about a girl named Nora who builds an ark to save animals  

    Nora the Explorer

    An animated series featuring a young girl named Nora who explores the world  

    Nora's World

    A cartoon about a young girl named Nora and her imaginative adventures  

    Nora's Magical Garden

    A storybook about a girl named Nora who discovers a magical garden  

    Nora and the Secret Library

    A children's book about a girl named Nora who finds a hidden library  

    Nora's Big Adventure

    A children's story about Nora going on a big adventure to discover new things  

    Nora's Dreamland

    A bedtime story about a girl named Nora who visits a magical dreamland  

    Nora's Enchanted Forest

    A book about a girl named Nora who explores an enchanted forest  

    Nora's Space Journey

    A children's book about Nora traveling through space on an exciting journey