Mora
m(o)-ra
US Popularity:14094
Origin:Irish
Other Origin(s):Greek, Hebrew, Latin, Portuguese, Spanish
Meaning:Bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for a child; Beloved; Mulberry
Mora is a girl’s name with enough origins to stamp a passport to a well-traveled degree. Beginning in Ireland, Mora is a variation of Maura and Máire, forms of Mary, from the Hebrew Maryâm. Here, it means “bitterness,” “rebelliousness,” “wished for a child,” and “beloved.” Sailing south, the title has a home as a last name in Portugal, Spain, and Catalonia. Mora means “mulberry” from Latin and Greek roots in these warmer regions, perfect for a baby who brings a refreshing burst to the world. Whatever your inspiration behind choosing this name for baby, Mora will have a list of countries they can feel right at home in before they even get their first passport.
How Popular Is The Name Mora?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Mora is currently #3969 on The Bump
Girl:Mora is currently #2650 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Mora is currently #14094 in U.S. births
Girl:Mora is currently #8249 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2024
#8249
in 2024
- 1434
from 2023
Sources
Behind the Name, Mora, October 2012
Behind the Name, Maura (2), January 2022
Behind the Name, Mary, January 2022
Name Doctor, Mary
Abarim Publications, Mary meaning, June 2024
House of Names, Mora History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Ancestry, Mora Family History
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