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Adaora
Pronounced ah-dah-OR-ah /ΛΙ.dΙΛΙr.Ι/Medium
Meaning: From Igbo ada ora, 'the daughter of the people/community' (ada, 'first daughter', plus ora, 'the people')Medium
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Adaora comes from Igbo ada ora, 'the daughter of the people; the community's daughter' (ada, 'a first or precious daughter', plus ora/ora, 'the people, the community') β celebrating a daughter beloved by all. A soft, dignified Nigerian girls' name (said 'ah-dah-OR-ah'; nickname Ada).
In the U.S. it appears in Nigerian families. Rare, daughter-of-the-people at the root, and dignified.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Adaora mean?
Adaora is Igbo for 'the daughter of the people/community'.
How do you pronounce Adaora?
It's said ah-dah-OR-ah /ΛΙ.dΙΛΙr.Ι/ β four syllables, stress on the third.
Is Adaora a boy or girl name?
Adaora is a girl's name.
How popular is Adaora?
Adaora is a rare name in the U.S.