Girl name
Kora name meaning
“maiden; daughter”
Kora means maiden or daughter. Its Greek source is korē, the word behind the European names Cora and Kora. Used for girls in Türkiye, it has a classical association with Kore, a title of Persephone in Greek mythology that uses the same word for maiden.
What does Kora mean?
Maiden; daughter
In Turkish: genç kız; kız evlat
When understood as a form of Cora, Kora has a mythological association with Persephone, who was also called Kore. In that context, the designation refers to her as the daughter or maiden. The medical term supplied in the hint belongs to a separate lexical context and does not explain the personal name.
The ending “-ra” is a shared final sound rather than a meaningful suffix in Zehra, Azra and Esra. Their meanings come from the whole name, not the final two letters. More girl names ending in -ra →
Origin of the name Kora
If related to the European names Cora and Kora, it derives from Greek korē, meaning 'maiden' or 'daughter'. This derivation cannot be assumed for every use in Türkiye.
| Linguistic origin | Greek, European languages |
|---|---|
| Is Kora in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | K · Ko |
How to pronounce Kora
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /koɾa/ |
Is Kora a girl’s name?
Yes, Kora is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Kora does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
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FAQ about the name Kora
What is the meaning of Kora?
Kora means “maiden; daughter”. If related to the European names Cora and Kora, it derives from Greek korē, meaning 'maiden' or 'daughter'. This derivation cannot be assumed for every use in Türkiye.
Is Kora a girl’s name?
Yes, Kora is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Kora in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Kora nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Kora?
Kora is of Greek and European languages origin.
How many syllables does Kora have?
Kora has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Kora?
Kora does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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