what is the origin and meaning of the name Nora
Nora /no-ra/ [2 sylls.] as a girls' name is pronounced NOR-ah. It is of English, Greek and Latin origin, and the meaning of Nora is light; woman of honor. Short form Eleanora (Greek) light, Honora (Latin) woman of honor, and Leonora. Also used as an independent name.In Scotland, Nora is often used as a feminine form of Norman.Nora is the heroine of Ibsen's A Doll's House.Writer Nora Ephron; pop singer Norah Jones.hort form Eleanora (Greek) light, Honora (Latin) woman of honor, and Leonora. Also used as an independent name. In Scotland, Nora is often used as a feminine form of Norman. Nora is the heroine of Ibsen's A Doll's House. Writer Nora Ephron; pop singer Norah Jones.