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Menorah

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Pronounced muh-NOR-uh /məˈnɔːr.ə/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew menorah, 'lamp; lampstand' — the seven-branched lampstand that is a central symbol of Judaism (and the nine-branched hanukkiah of Hanukkah). Unusual as a given name; we note that honestly and respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A luminous Hebrew word-name: Menorah is the sacred lampstand ('lamp') (said 'muh-NOR-uh'). Unusual as a given name — we note that.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom the Hebrew menorah, 'lamp; lampstand' — the seven-branched lampstand that is a central symbol of Judaism (and the nine-branched hanukkiah of Hanukkah). Unusual as a given name; we note that honestly and respectfully.

U.S. rank (2023)#11828 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 30

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Menorah comes from the Hebrew for 'lamp; lampstand,' the sacred seven-branched lampstand of the Temple and a central Jewish symbol. As a given name it is very unusual, which we note respectfully — rare in the U.S. (said 'muh-NOR-uh').

It appears only very rarely as a given name. Rare, luminous, and symbolic.

Did you know? Menorah is the Hebrew for 'lamp; lampstand' — the seven-branched lampstand, a central symbol of Judaism — so it is a symbol of great meaning and unusual as a personal name, which we note honestly and respectfully (said 'muh-NOR-uh').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Menorah — Hebrew 'lamp; lampstand'; symbol of Judaism; unusual as a name

Variations

MenoraMenorraManorah

Nicknames

MenaNora

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Menorah mean?

Menorah is Hebrew for 'lamp; lampstand' — the seven-branched lampstand, a central symbol of Judaism; it's unusual as a given name, which we note respectfully.

How do you pronounce Menorah?

It's said muh-NOR-uh /məˈnɔːr.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Menorah a boy or girl name?

Menorah is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Menorah?

Menorah is a very rare given name in the U.S.