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Gamora
Pronounced guh-MOR-uh /ɡəˈmɔr.ə/Medium
Meaning: A coined name from Marvel Comics: Gamora, the green-skinned adopted daughter of Thanos in the Guardians of the Galaxy stories, brought to a wide audience by the films. It has no dictionary meaning; the sound echoes Gomorrah, though no source establishes that as its source. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low
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History & Origin
Gamora is a comic-book coinage. Created for Marvel in the 1970s and made famous by the Guardians of the Galaxy films, she is a trained assassin turned hero. American families began using the name after the films arrived. It has no traditional etymology; its ring is a little like Gomorrah, but no source establishes a link. Routes uncertain, which we note (said 'guh-MOR-uh').
It appears only rarely in U.S. records, and almost entirely since the films. Rare, bold, and pop-culture-born.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Gamora mean?
Gamora has no dictionary meaning. It is a coined Marvel Comics name, worn by the Guardians of the Galaxy heroine. Routes are uncertain, which we note.
How do you pronounce Gamora?
It's said guh-MOR-uh /ɡəˈmɔr.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Gamora from Marvel?
Yes — she is the green-skinned warrior of Guardians of the Galaxy, adopted daughter of Thanos. We note the pop-culture source plainly.
How popular is Gamora?
Gamora is rare in the U.S. and appears almost entirely since the Guardians of the Galaxy films.