Norah
GirlArabic
Norah is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning "Light, honor".
About this name
Gender
Girl
Language
Arabic
Religion
Islamic | Christian
Popularity
6 / 100
Syllables
2
Length
5 letters
Meaning
Light, honor
Etymology
Variant of Nora, derived from Arabic 'nur' (light) or Hebrew 'nora' (great, magnificent).
Famous People Named Norah
- Norah Jones — American musician (born 1979)
- Norah Borges — Argentine illustrator (1901-1998)
- Norah Lange — Argentine author (1905–1972)
- Norah Baring — English actress (1905-1985)
- Norah O'Donnell — American television journalist who is currently a senior correspondent on CBS News and contributing correspondent on 60 Minutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Norah
What does the name Norah mean?
Norah means "Light, honor", and is of Arabic origin.
What is the origin of the name Norah?
Norah originates from Arabic, commonly used in Middle East | Europe.
Is Norah a boy or girl name?
Norah is typically used as a girl name.
What religion is the name Norah associated with?
Norah is associated with Islamic | Christian.
Are there famous people named Norah?
Yes — notable people named Norah include Norah Jones (American musician, born 1979), Norah Borges (Argentine illustrator, 1901-1998), Norah Lange (Argentine author, 1905–1972), Norah Baring (English actress, 1905-1985) and Norah O'Donnell (American television journalist who is currently a senior correspondent on CBS News and contributing correspondent on 60 Minutes).
Last updated: June 2026