Jora

♂ Boy

Pronounced YOR-uh /ˈjɔːr.ə/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Jorah/Jora, often read 'autumn rain; early rain,' a minor biblical name. Also read as a short modern name; routes can vary, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A gentle Hebrew name: Jora means 'autumn rain' (said 'YOR-uh'). Short, soft, and biblical.

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MeaningFrom the Hebrew Jorah/Jora, often read 'autumn rain; early rain,' a minor biblical name. Also read as a short modern name; routes can vary, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#11560 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 11

History & Origin

Jora traces to the Hebrew Jorah, 'autumn rain,' a small biblical name. It reads short and gentle, with a nature-touched meaning; routes can vary, which we note - rare in the U.S. (said 'YOR-uh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, gentle, and biblical.

Did you know? Jora comes from the Hebrew for 'autumn rain; early rain' - a minor biblical name with a soft, nature-touched feel; some modern uses read differently, which we note (said 'YOR-uh').

Overall data confidence 42%

References - Jora — Hebrew Jorah 'autumn rain'; biblical

Variations

JorahYoraJorra

Nicknames

JoRa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jora mean?

Jora is Hebrew for 'autumn rain; early rain,' a minor biblical name; some modern uses read differently, which we note.

How do you pronounce Jora?

It's said YOR-uh /ˈjɔːr.ə/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jora a boy or girl name?

Here Jora is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Jora?

Jora is a rare name in the U.S.