Cora

Name:

Cora

Pronounced: KOR-uh

Variations: Coralie, Corinne, Kora

Origin:

Greek

Meaning:

Cora is derived from the Greek word "kore" which means "maiden" or "daughter". In Greek mythology, Cora was a name for the goddess Persephone, who was the daughter of Demeter and the queen of the underworld.

Popularity:

Cora is a popular name in several English-speaking countries, including the US, Canada, and Australia.

Did you know?

Cora Crawley is a character in the British television series "Downton Abbey" who is the Countess of Grantham. Cora Scott Pond Phelps was an American suffragist and women's rights activist who was instrumental in the passage of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote in the US.

Famous namesakes:

Cora Mae Brown was an American pitcher who played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Cora Emmanuel is a French model who has walked the runway for several high-fashion brands, including Chanel and Versace.

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