What Does the Name Cora Mean
The name Cora comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Cora below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Cora Name Meaning
English, German, Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of KORE. It was not used as a given name in the English-speaking world until after it was employed by James Fenimore Cooper for a character in his novel 'The...
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