Leora

Diminutive of Eleanor, or Hebrew and Greek

"light"

Leora Origin and Meaning

The name Leora is a girl's name of Hebrew, Greek origin meaning "light".

Somewhat dated Hebrew name that appears more modern when spelled Liora.

Leora Rank in US Top 1000

# 955 in the US

Leora Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 977 on Nameberry

Leora Popularity

• 977 Nameberry 2024
• 846 Unique 2022

20 Names Similar to Leora

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• Elara
• Leonora
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• Dara
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Famous People Named Leora

• Leora Dana American actress
• Leora Kornfeld Canadian media personality
• Leora Spellman American vaudeville

Leora in Pop Culture

• Leora Tozer wife in "Arrowsmith"
• Leora Watts prostitute in "Wise Blood"
• Leora Hayward character on "All My Children"