Zora
Girl name · Slavic · pronounced ZOH-rah
Verified name
What does Zora mean?
Dawn
Origin and language
Slavic
Language family: Slavic|Serbian|Croatian
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 687 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 1512 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Zorica
Variant: Zorana, Zorah
Related: Aurora
Using Zora across cultures
A radiant dawn name used across the Balkans.
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