Hanora
Ireland · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Hanora
Hanora is an Irish feminine given name meaning "honor" or "light," derived from the Latin *honor* via the Irish name Honora, itself a variant of the Anglo-Norman name Annora.
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Etymology
Hanora is an Irish feminine given name meaning "honor" or "light," derived from the Latin *honor* via the Irish name Honora, itself a variant of the Anglo-Norman name Annora. It is primarily used in Irish and Catholic communities, notably in Ireland and among the Irish diaspora, with historical prominence in the 19th century, including Saint Honora (also known as Saint Nóra), a 6th-century Irish abbess.
Hanora currently ranks #16,163 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1918.
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