Ending in -ora or -orah

Noora is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Finnish tradition, it's a variant of Nora or Eleanor, ultimately derived from the Latin 'Honora' meaning 'honor.' In Arabic cultures, Noora (نورة) means 'light' or 'divine light,' making it a name with beautiful significance across different heritages. The name is particularly popular in Finland, Estonia, and various Middle Eastern countries. Noora has a pleasing musical quality with its flowing vowels while remaining short and easy to pronounce across language barriers. The dual cultural significance makes it appealing to multicultural families or those appreciating its international character. Though not widely used in English-speaking countries, Noora offers a distinctive alternative to more common names like Nora or Hannah, with its own rich cultural associations.

Nora is a lovely, refined name that conjures up images of Belle Epoch ladies in fur-trimmed coats skating in Central Park. Long seen as a quintessentially Irish name though its roots are not in Ireland, Nora is a quietly stylish favorite that's tiptoed to the top of the popularity ladder.

The skyrocketing success of singer Norah Jones brought this spelling of the name onto the pop charts in 2003. As well as being a spelling variant of Nora in English, it's also an alternative transcription of the Arabic name Nura, from Nur/Noor "light".

Lovely variation of an upstanding classic.

Short and slight, with great potential now that names like Ava, Ida and Orla are popular. Ora Beach is a tourist destination on Seram Island, Indonesia.

Orah is a feminine name with Hebrew origins meaning "light" or "illumination." It's related to the Hebrew word "or" (אור) meaning light, and shares roots with names like Ora and Orly. In Jewish tradition, the concept of light holds significant spiritual symbolism, representing divine wisdom and guidance. Orah has remained relatively uncommon in the Western world but has seen periodic usage in Jewish communities throughout history. The name has a simple, melodic quality with its two syllables and open vowel sounds. Despite its rarity, Orah's beautiful meaning and straightforward pronunciation give it timeless appeal as a distinctive choice that carries spiritual significance.

Pandora has occasionally been used by the British gentry (for girls with brothers who might be called Peregrine) and is now starting to be heard in the US too: It was given to 34 baby girls last year.

Olde World Latin.

This lovely name is a softened French version of Tziporah, the biblical wife of Moses. Unfortunately, in the US, it's become attached to the cosmetics franchise.