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Tora

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Pronounced TOR-uh /ˈtɔːr.ə/Medium

Meaning: In Old Norse, Tora is a feminine name tied to the god Thor ('thunder'). Separately, in Japanese tora means 'tiger.' The two routes converge on the same spelling; uncertain which is intended.Low

In 30 seconds: A short name with two strong roots: Tora ties to Norse 'thunder' (Thor) and Japanese 'tiger' (said 'TOR-uh'). Rare and bold.
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Origin LowNorse, Japanese
MeaningIn Old Norse, Tora is a feminine name tied to the god Thor ('thunder'). Separately, in Japanese tora means 'tiger.' The two routes converge on the same spelling; uncertain which is intended.
U.S. rank (2025)#10839 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1976
Total births (all-time)≈ 990

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197618982025

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

Tora is a Scandinavian feminine name from Thor ('thunder'), and independently the Japanese for 'tiger.' For girls it reads as short and strong, rare in the U.S. The routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'TOR-uh').

It appears only rarely in U.S. data. Rare, strong, and short.

Did you know? Tora is an Old Norse name linked to Thor ('thunder') and, separately, the Japanese word for 'tiger' — a compact, powerful name whose routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'TOR-uh').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Tora — Old Norse (Thor); Japanese 'tiger'; routes uncertain

Variations

ThoraTorraTori

Nicknames

ToriRah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tora mean?

Tora ties to Old Norse Thor ('thunder') and, separately, the Japanese for 'tiger'; routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Tora?

It's said TOR-uh /ˈtɔːr.ə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tora a boy or girl name?

Tora is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Tora?

Tora is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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