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Girl's nameOrigin: GreekName day: 17 December

Kora

Kora is a short, graceful feminine name of Greek origin rooted in classical mythology as an epithet of Persephone. It stands out for its crisp sound, simplicity, and universally recognized charm. It is an appealing choice for parents seeking an elegant name that combines antiquity with modern freshness.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Slovak:
Kora
Czech:
Kora
Hungarian:
Kóra
Polish:
Kora
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

Kora means "maiden", "young woman", or "girl", closely associated with Persephone.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Meno pochádza zo starogréckeho slova κόρη (kórē), ktoré znamená „dievča“, „mladá žena“ alebo „panna“. V starogréckej mytológii bola Koré kultovým prímením Persefony, dcéry Demetry a Dia. Meno sa preto spája aj s antickým príbehom o striedaní ročných období.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Kora vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie100 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

KORA

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

9 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
18 February
Lotyšsko
17 December
Slovak Extended Calendar

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 2
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Kora
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Kory
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Kore
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Koru
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Kora!
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Kore
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Korou

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
KorkaKoriKoričkaKorinkaKoruška
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Kora
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Kora! Kori! Korka!

Notable figures named Kora

2

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

All personalities catalog
Person type
Kora (artystka)
Fictional Character

purported painter of Ancient Greece

Kora Karvouni
GR
born 1980Notable Figure

Greek actress

Test how Kora sounds with your surname

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Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Kora Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:K.S.without dots:KS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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