Delora
Latin/English · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Delora
The name Delora is a modern invented name, likely a blend of the prefix "De-" with "Lora" (a variant of Laura, from Latin *laurus* meaning "laurel"), thus carrying the meaning "of the laurel" or "laurel tree." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, with no notable historical or religious significance, emerging as a creative variation in the 20th century.
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Etymology
The name Delora is a modern invented name, likely a blend of the prefix "De-" with "Lora" (a variant of Laura, from Latin *laurus* meaning "laurel"), thus carrying the meaning "of the laurel" or "laurel tree." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, with no notable historical or religious significance, emerging as a creative variation in the 20th century.
Delora currently ranks #13,924 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1917.
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