Jorah

Hebrew

"early rain"

Jorah Origin and Meaning

The name Jorah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "early rain".

Jorah, a Biblical name with a lovely nature-related meaning, might make a fresher alternative to the overused Jordan. It's similar to the feminine Nora, Cora, and Laura, but depending on your viewpoint, that may be an advantage.

Jorah Mormont, often called Jorah the Andal, is a major character in HBO's Game of Thrones, marked by his loyalty to the woman he considers the rightful Queen of Westeros, Daenerys Targaryen.

Jorah Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 2127 on Nameberry

Jorah Popularity

• 1435 Nameberry 2023

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Famous People Named Jorah

• Jorah ancestor of some who returned to Judah with Zerubbabel (Ezra 2:18)

Jorah in Pop Culture

• Jorah Mormont character from the "Game of Thrones" series