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Morana

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Pronounced moh-RAH-nah /moˈrɑ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Slavic Morana, 'death; the winter one' (from mor, 'death/pestilence'); the Slavic goddess of death, winter, and rebirth, burned in effigy to end the winter; we note the goddessLow

In 30 seconds: Death; the winter one: Morana is the Slavic goddess of death and winter. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'moh-RAH-nah'). We note the goddess.
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Origin LowSlavic
MeaningFrom the Slavic Morana, 'death; the winter one' (from mor, 'death/pestilence'); the Slavic goddess of death, winter, and rebirth, burned in effigy to end the winter; we note the goddess

History & Origin

Morana comes from the Slavic Morana, 'death; the winter one' (from mor, 'death/pestilence'); the Slavic goddess of death and winter (we note the goddess). A lyrical, classic name (said 'moh-RAH-nah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, the-winter-one at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Morana is 'death; the winter one' in Slavic (from mor, 'death') — the goddess of death, winter, and rebirth, burned in effigy each spring to end the winter — a lyrical, storied name (we note the goddess; said 'moh-RAH-nah').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Morana — Slavic mythology; goddess

Variations

MarzannaMara

Nicknames

Mara

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If you like Morana…

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Melena— shares the -na ending
Milayna— shares Morana's Slavic roots
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Morana mean?

Morana is Slavic for 'death; the winter one' (from mor); the goddess of death, winter, and rebirth. We note the goddess.

How do you pronounce Morana?

It's said moh-RAH-nah /moˈrɑ.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Morana a boy or girl name?

Morana is a girl's name.

How popular is Morana?

Morana is a very rare name in the U.S.

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