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Cora

Girl · Greek · Short name

Meaning
Maiden, heart
Pronunciation
KOR-uh
Origin
Greek

From Greek 'kore' meaning maiden; a name for Persephone.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

VintageClassicSoft and gentle

Languages in use: Greek, English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • KoraEnglish

    K-spelling variant.

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Sources for this record

US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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