Elora

eh-LOR-uh
Variation of Eliora
"my God is my light"

Elora Origin and Meaning

The name Elora is a girl's name meaning "my God is my light".

While the etymology of the name is unclear, it's most likely a contraction of Eliora or Elnora. Despite the uncertain heritage, it's a winning construction, based on its El- prefix, the feminine three-syllable flow, and the a ending. It debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2015, and by 2023, Elora was one of the fastest rising girl names.

Elora Danan was a character in the 1988 fantasy film Willow.

# 432 in the US

Elora Rank in US Top 1000

# 514 on Nameberry

Elora Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

Elora Popularity

Elora in Pop Culture

  • "Ellora
    " a group of monastic caves in India
  • Ellora was anglicized to "Elora" in the 19th century when a British military officer previously stationed in India founded the town of Elora in Ontario
    Canada.
  • Elora Danan
    baby in 1988 film "Willow"
  • Elora the Faun
    character in video game "Spyro the Dragon"
  • Queen Elora
    mother of Princess Wendy in the Trylle Trilogy by Amanda Hocking
  • Elora Galanodel
    a character in the Dungeon and Dragons series Highrollers