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

# 1372 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Leora

• 1372 Nameberry 2025
• 529 Unique 2024

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Famous People Named Leora

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

The name Leora in Pop Culture

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