Cora Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Cora Name at a Glance

Name	Cora
Meaning	From 'kore' meaning girl or maiden. Famous bearers: Persephone used the title Kore.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Cora Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Cora means “From 'kore' meaning girl or maiden. Famous bearers: Persephone used the title Kore”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Cora Name Origin

Our database records Cora under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Cora a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Cora is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Cora

When considering Cora for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.