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Cora name meaning
Last Name
2k
in the U.S.
in 2010
2k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Cora mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Cora
User Submitted Origins
Greek
74%
German
15%
French
7%
African
4%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Indiana, U.S., the name Cora means "Young maiden of the heart".
- A submission from Pennsylvania, U.S. says the name Cora means "Maiden ; name of goddess Persephone".
- A submission from Tennessee, U.S. says the name Cora means "Cora is Persephone, goddess of the underworld in Greek mythology. Which gives the name Greek origin. Cora means, Earth Goddess which is someone with extreme beauty, kindness, and grace" and is of Greek origin.
- A user from Washington, U.S. says the name Cora is of Greek origin and means "Maiden,Heart".
- According to a user from Maryland, U.S., the name Cora is of English origin and means "Heart, Maiden".
- 2 submissions from the United States and Australia agree the name Cora means "maiden" and is of Latvian / Greek origin.
- A submission from Ireland says the name Cora means "Maiden queen" and is of Greek origin.
- According to a user from Wisconsin, U.S., the name Cora is of Greek origin and means "The name Cora is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning 'maiden'".
- A user from Minnesota, U.S. says the name Cora means "The name Cora means noble maiden or lady".
- A user from Nevada, U.S. says the name Cora means "Beauty, kindness, and grace".
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Co"ra
The Arabian gazelle (Gazella Arabica), found from persia to North Africa.
Other Dictionary Sources
- (Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
Wiktionary
Apparently brought up in English literature by James Fenimore Cooper in The Last of the Mohicans (1826), but compare a female heroine of this name in Jean-François Marmontel's Les Incas (1777) and the Ancient Greek epithet Κόρη (Kórē) for Περσεφόνη (Persephónē). It could also refer directly to κόρη (kórē, “maiden”).
- A female given name from Ancient Greek.
Cora was also found in the following language(s): Latin and Tagalog
Notable Persons Named Cora
Notable Persons Named Cora
Koko Taylor
Koko Taylor was a chicago blues, electric blues, rhythm, blues, soul music, and soul blues musician. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1950 to 2009. Koko was given the name Cora Walton on September 28th, 1928 in Millington, Tennessee. Koko is also known as KoKo. She died on June 3rd, 2009.
Marie McDonald
Marie McDonald was an actress and singer. Marie was given the name Cora Marie Frye on July 6th, 1923 in Burgin, Kentucky, U.S. She breathed her last breath on October 21st, 1965.
Cora Pearl
Cora Pearl was a courtesan. Cora was given the name Emma Elizabeth Crouch by her parent Frederick Crouch in 1835 in London, United Kingdom. She breathed her last breath on July 8th, 1886.
Cora Cross
Lovie Austin
Lovie Austin was a jazz and twelve-bar blues musician, composer, and bandleader. She was most prominent from 1920 to 1920. Lovie was given the name Cora Calhoun on September 19th, 1887. Lovie is also known as Calhoun and Cora. She passed away on July 10th, 1972.
Cora Diamond
Cora Diamond is a philosopher. Cora was born in 1937 in New York City.
- Cora MiaoActor
- Cora L. V. ScottAuthor
- Cora Crane
- Cora WitherspoonActress
- Cora CoralinaWriter
- Cora Sue CollinsChild Actress
- Cora E.
- Cora Urquhart Brown-PotterActress
- Cora Hubbard
- Cora Bagley MarrettSociologist
- Cora Kelley Ward
- Cora Smith EatonPhysician
Notable Persons With the Last Name Cora
Notable Persons With the Last Name Cora
Sexy Cora
Sexy Cora was an actress, model, and singer. She was most prominent from 2009 to 2011. Sexy was given the name Carolin Ebert on May 2nd, 1987 in Berlin, Germany. She breathed her last breath on January 20th, 2011.
Cat Cora
Cat Cora is a chef. Cat was given the name Catherine Ann Cora on April 3rd, 1967 in Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.
Alex Cora
Alex Cora is a baseball player. Alex was born on October 18th, 1975 in Caguas, Puerto Rico.
Joey Cora
Joey Cora is a baseball player. Joey was born on May 14th, 1965 in Caguas, Puerto Rico.
Tom Cora
Tom Cora was a jazz, experimental rock, experimental music, and free improvisation musician. His most notable accomplishments were from 1979 to 1998. Tom was given the name Thomas Henry Corra on September 14th, 1953 in Virginia, United States. He died on April 9th, 1998.
Angel De Cora
Angel De Cora was a in the fields of painting and illustration. Angel was given the name Hinook-Mahiwi-Kalinaka on May 3rd, 1871 in Thurston, Nebraska. Angel is also known as Angel Decora, Angel de Cora, Angel Dietz, and Hinook-Mahiwi-Kalinaka. She breathed her last breath on February 6th, 1919.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Cora | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 26.19% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 5.38% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.76% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.00% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 0.00% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 67.06% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Cora
People with the last name Cora are most frequently White or Hispanic or Latino
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Fun Facts about the name Cora
| #47 | Girl Name of the 1890s |
| #23 | Girl Name of the 1880s |
| #22 | Vintage Girl Names |