"Leora" meaning in English

See Leora in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

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
    Sense id: en-Leora-en-name-UXMuF14c Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations

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