Find out how popular the first name Anora has been for the last 46 years (from 1978 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Anora by gender

Based on the last 46 years of data, Anora is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 81 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Anora.

The history of the first name Anora

The name Anora has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to the 2nd millennium BC. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "anura," which means "following after" or "in accordance with." In Hindu mythology, Anura is also the name of a serpent deity associated with the underworld.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Anora can be found in the ancient Indian epic poem, the Mahabharata, which dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In this text, Anora is mentioned as the name of a minor character, a princess from a kingdom in northern India.

During the medieval period, the name Anora was particularly popular among certain Buddhist communities in Southeast Asia, such as in Thailand and Myanmar. It was often given to girls born on auspicious days or during certain astrological events.

In the 16th century, a Burmese queen named Anora Devi was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of Buddhist monasteries. She ruled the Toungoo Dynasty from 1584 to 1589 and was a prominent figure in the cultural and religious life of the region.

Another notable figure with the name Anora was Anora Thakor, an Indian activist and social reformer who lived from 1856 to 1945. She fought against the practice of child marriage and worked to improve the education and rights of women in Gujarat, India.

In the 20th century, Anora Petrova was a famous Bulgarian actress and theater director who lived from 1915 to 1986. She was a prominent figure in the Bulgarian cultural scene and received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to the performing arts.

The name Anora has also been used in various literary works, including the fantasy novel series "Dragon Age" by David Gaider, where Anora is a character who becomes the Queen of Ferelden.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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