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Cora: Meaning, Origin & Numerology

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What does Cora mean?

Cora is a Greek girl's name meaning “maiden”.

This Greek name has been cherished by parents seeking ancient Greek and Roman heritage.

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Origin & History

Cora draws from the golden age of ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, renowned for philosophy, mythology, and the foundations of Western culture. Classical names often embody virtues, natural elements, or references to epic mythology, offering both timeless beauty and profound meaning.

Numerology of Cora

Pythagorean Number

1

The Leader

Key Traits

Independent, pioneering, ambitious

Ruling Planet

☉︎Sun

Planetary Traits

Leadership, individuality, vitality

Names with numerology number 1 pair well with Life Paths 1, 5, 7. Check compatibility with your due date

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The letters of Cora

4 letters: 2 vowels, 2 consonants.

  1. C3
  2. O6
  3. R9
  4. A1

Vowels (shaded): O, A.

Expression

1

The Pioneer

all letters

3 + 6 + 9 + 1 = 19 → 10 → 1

Soul Urge

7

Knowledge

vowels

6 + 1 = 7

Personality

3

Cheerful

consonants

3 + 9 = 12 → 3

Popularity of Cora

Current Rank

#113

Peak Year

2019

Total Births

153,577

Cora is a beautiful Greek name choice.

Cora in the 2025 Social Security ranking

#113

on the 2025 girls' list.

Source: US Social Security baby name data, 2025.

  1. #108Cecilia
  2. #109Athena
  3. #110Juliette
  4. #111Catalina
  5. #113Cora
  6. #115Eliza
  7. #116Raelynn
  8. #117Alaia
  9. #118Brooklyn

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Names that share Cora's numbers

Cora: Expression 1, Soul Urge 7, Personality 3.

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Names that begin like Cora: Cor-

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cora mean?
Cora is a Greek name meaning "maiden." It belongs to the Classical family of names, carrying ancient Greek and Roman heritage.
What is the numerology number for Cora?
In Pythagorean numerology, Cora has the number 1, known as The Leader. Key traits include: Independent, pioneering, ambitious. This number is ruled by Sun, the planet of leadership, individuality, vitality.
Is Cora a popular baby name?
Cora is moderately popular, ranking #113 among baby names.
What origin is the name Cora?
Cora is a Greek name from the Classical tradition. Cora draws from the golden age of ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, renowned for philosophy, mythology, and the foundations of Western culture. Classical names often embody virtues, natural elements, or references to epic mythology, offering both timeless beauty and profound meaning.
Is Cora compatible with my baby's birth date?
Name compatibility depends on your baby's Life Path number, which is calculated from their birth date. Cora (Number 1) pairs well with Life Paths 1, 5, 7. You can check the exact compatibility score for free at namestory.app/try by entering your due date and the name Cora.

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