Honora
Irish · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Honora
The name Honora means "honor" or "woman of honor," derived from the Latin word *honor*.
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Etymology
The name Honora means "honor" or "woman of honor," derived from the Latin word *honor*. It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, often within Christian contexts, and was notably popularized in medieval times through Saint Honora (or Honorata), a legendary Irish saint.
Honora currently ranks #7,263 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1919.
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