Vandora
Germanic or Sanskrit · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Vandora
Vandora is derived from the Germanic elements "wan" (pale/dark) and "dora" (gift), meaning "dark gift" or potentially from Sanskrit "Vandana" meaning "praise" or "worship." The name has been used across Western cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries, though it lacks significant historical prominence and is not tied to any major religious or cultural tradition.
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Etymology
Vandora is derived from the Germanic elements "wan" (pale/dark) and "dora" (gift), meaning "dark gift" or potentially from Sanskrit "Vandana" meaning "praise" or "worship." The name has been used across Western cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries, though it lacks significant historical prominence and is not tied to any major religious or cultural tradition.
Vandora currently ranks #9,302 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1960.
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