Ora: meaning of the Hebrew name
אוֹרָה
Pronounced OH-ra
Meaning of Ora
Ora means great light and joy. From the verse in the Book of Esther, "the Jews had light and gladness," it is a name of light and goodness.
The Jews had light and gladness, and joy and honour.
לַיְּהוּדִים הָיְתָה אוֹרָה וְשִׂמְחָה וְשָׂשֹׂן וִיקָר׃
Ora in Hebrew
Ora is written אורה in Hebrew (with vowel points: אוֹרָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- וVav
- רResh
- הHe
Gematria value: 212 (Alef 1 + Vav 6 + Resh 200 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaninglight
- PronunciationOH-ra
- Hebrewאורה
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Ora ranked #131 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (110 babies).
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 131 | 110 |
| 2023 | - | - |
| 2022 | 145 | 99 |
| 2021 | - | - |
| 2020 | 150 | 85 |
| 2019 | - | - |
| 2018 | - | - |
| 2017 | - | - |
| 2016 | - | - |
| 2015 | - | - |
| 2014 | - | - |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Ora
What does the name Ora mean?
Ora means great light and joy. From the verse in the Book of Esther, "the Jews had light and gladness," it is a name of light and goodness.
How do you pronounce Ora?
Ora is pronounced OH-ra in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Ora in Hebrew?
Ora is written אורה in Hebrew (with vowel points: אוֹרָה).
Is Ora a biblical name?
Yes. Ora appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Esther 8:16.
How popular is the name Ora in Israel?
In 2024, Ora ranked #131 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (110 babies). Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Ora?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אורה adds up to 212 (Alef 1 + Vav 6 + Resh 200 + He 5).
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