girl · Irish

Norah

/NO-rah/

Meaning: Honour, light

Norah at a glance

Meaning: Honour, light
Origin: Irish
Religion: Christian
Gender: girl
Pronunciation: NO-rah
Syllables: 2
Popularity: uncommon
Variants & Spellings: Nora, Norra, Norrah, Nori, Noreeya, Noriyiya

Lucky details for Norah

Number: 2
Color: Pearl White
Stone: Moonstone
Flower: Jasmine
Day: Monday
Planet: Moon
Zodiac: Cancer
Metal: Silver

Norah is a Irish name meaning “honour, light”. It is a spelling variant of Nora and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Norah for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with gentle, intuitive, deeply people-centred. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Norah reduce to 2, a number linked with Moon and with people who are empathetic, diplomatic, a wonderful listener and peacemaker.

Numerology

Chaldean value 2 — Gentle, intuitive, deeply people-centred.

Personality

Gentle, intuitive, deeply people-centred

Positive Traits

Empathetic, diplomatic, a wonderful listener and peacemaker

Negative Traits

Sensitive to criticism and can take things to heart

Career Suggestions

Counselling, teaching, nursing, hospitality, the arts

Nicknames

Nora Nori Nory Noy

Middle Names

Navya Nayma Nonhlena

Sibling Names

Aiden Cianah Declaanya Niallya

Compatible Names

Aoife Ciare Feeona Maeveniya Roeeseen Sineadah

FAQs about the name Norah

What does the name Norah mean?

Norah means “honour, light” and comes from a Irish root.

Is Norah a boy or girl name?

Norah is most often used as a girl name today.

How do you pronounce Norah?

Norah is pronounced NO-rah (2 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Norah?

The lucky number for Norah is 2, ruled by Moon.

What are good nicknames for Norah?

Popular short forms include Nora, Nori, Nory, Noy.