Zora
Croatian · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Zora
Zora means "dawn" or "daybreak" and derives from the Slavic word "zora," with roots in Proto-Indo-European language family.
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Etymology
Zora means "dawn" or "daybreak" and derives from the Slavic word "zora," with roots in Proto-Indo-European language family. The name is primarily used in Slavic cultures including Serbian, Croatian, and Russian communities, and gained broader recognition through notable figures like anthropologist Zora Neale Hurston in African American culture.
Zora currently ranks #969 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.
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