Meaning & Origin
A diminutive of the female given name Aurelia, from Latin, variant of Aura. Mainly used in the U.S.A. in the latter half of the 19th century.
Ora is a girl's and boy's baby name of Latin origin, a diminutive of Aurelia, from the Latin aurum meaning 'gold' — or from the Hebrew or meaning 'light.'
With over 39,000 recorded U.S. births, Ora has been a quiet classic for over a century. Singer Rita Ora brought the name international pop visibility. Two letters, two syllables, and meaning that ranges from golden light to sheer luminosity — Ora is a gem of a name.