"Ora" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: First appeared in the 19th century when similar sounding names like Cora, Dora and Nora were in fashion. Possibly shortened from Aurelia, sometimes spelled Ora Lee, or Aura Lea in the American civil war song. Etymology templates: {{m|en|Cora}} Cora, {{m|en|Dora}} Dora, {{m|en|Nora}} Nora, {{m|en|Aurelia}} Aurelia Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Ora
  1. A female given name from Latin. Mainly used in the U.S.A. in the latter half of the 19th century. Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names
    Sense id: en-Ora-en-name-JhpKiy79
  2. Italian spelling of Auer, in South Tyrol, northern Italy.
    Sense id: en-Ora-en-name-u76RCoMh Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 33 67

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