Cora
Gender: Girl
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Maiden
Popularity: #93
Cora Meaning and Origin
Cora is a girl’s name meaning “maiden” and is of Greek origin. Cora is from the Greek word “kore” which means “maiden” or “young girl”. In Greek mythology, Kore was a goddess of spring and the daughter of Demeter and Zeus. This name became popular in English-speaking countries in the 19th century, possibly due to the character of Cora Munro in James Fenimore Cooper’s novel “The Last of the Mohicans”. Another possible origin of Cora is from the Latin word “cor” which means “heart”. In this case, the name Cora would signify “heartfelt” or “beloved”. Cora can also be a short form of the names Corinne, Coralie, or Cordelia. Cora is a name that’s been on the rise in popularity thanks to its sweet and simple sound.
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