Zorah
z(o)-rah
US Popularity:5709
Origin:Hebrew
Other Origin(s):Slavic
Meaning:Dawn; Light; Hornet
Zorah is a girl's name of Hebrew and Slavic origin, meaning "dawn" or "light." It's a variant of the name Zora. Zora was the name of the famous African-American author Zora Neale Hurston, who wrote novels and stories about the culture and folklore of the black community in the United States. Zorah is also a place name in the Bible, a town in Judah that was the birthplace of Samson, the legendary strong man and judge of Israel. It's also possible that Zorah also comes from a Hebrew verb for bi-colored and can be interpreted to mean "hornet." A name as bright and beautiful as the first light of dawn, little Zorah is sure to illuminate the world.
How Popular Is The Name Zorah?
U.S. Births
Overall:Zorah is currently #5709 in U.S. births
Girl:Zorah is currently #3256 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#3256
in 2023
+ 628
from 2022
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