Lora

Meaning of Lora

Lora drifts from the Latin laurus—­the evergreen laurel whose glossy leaves once crowned poets and victorious generals—­so the very syllables carry the rustle of triumph and the perfume of Mediterranean breezes; yet this name, a supple cousin to Laura and a sun-kissed sister to Loretta, feels lighter than its lineage, like a green sprig slipped behind a child’s ear on a spring morning. She evokes both classical marble and blossoming gardens, an easy blend of strength and sweetness: imagine Athena trading her spear for a garland, or Apollo humming a lullaby beneath the laurels he made sacred. Across centuries, Lora has wandered from Roman forums to Andalusian courtyards and back to modern nurseries, where parents still hear in her two clear notes the promise of fresh starts, quiet confidence, and a playful sparkle—­for while her popularity has risen and fallen like Mediterranean tides, the spirit of Lora keeps dancing ashore, ready to crown a new little victor with a wreath of soft green sound.

Pronunciation

English

  • Pronunced as LOR-uh (/ˈlɔrə/)

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