"Leora" meaning in All languages combined

See Leora on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: Possibly a variant of the modern Israeli name transliterated as Liora, from Hebrew "my light", or an American contraction of Leonora. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|he|-}} Hebrew Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Leora
  1. A female given name from Hebrew Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names
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