"radiance, brightness, divine light"
Ziora
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A Hebrew name glowing with Kabbalistic radiance
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Meaning & Origin
"splendor, illumination"
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Ziora is a Hebrew name derived from the root zohar, meaning radiance or brightness. It is related to the mystical text the Zohar (the Book of Splendor), the central work of Jewish Kabbalah attributed to the sage Shimon bar Yochai. The name carries connotations of divine light, spiritual illumination, and inner radiance. The similar name Zora appears across Slavic and Hebrew traditions.
Ziora is a rare and distinctive name found primarily in Jewish communities, particularly among those with Kabbalistic or spiritual interests. As Hebrew-origin names with luminous meanings have gained popularity, Ziora offers parents an unusual yet deeply meaningful choice with ancient roots.
The Zohar (radiance, splendor) is the foundational text of Jewish mysticism (Kabbalah), written in the 13th century and attributed to the 2nd-century sage Shimon bar Yochai. A name connected to this concept of divine radiance carries profound spiritual weight in Jewish mystical tradition.
Historical Record
Ziora first appeared in US Social Security records in 2019.
Over 85 babies have been named Ziora in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ziora is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #3,214 for girl names in the US .
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- Ziora relates to the Zohar, the foundational text of Jewish Kabbalah
- The name means radiance or divine brightness in Hebrew
- It is related to the root meaning splendor seen in the Zohar
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- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #3,214
- Total SSA Count
- 50
- Cultural Origins
- Jewish Israeli Hebrew-speaking
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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About the Name Ziora
Ziora is a girl name with Jewish, Israeli, and Hebrew-speaking origins . The name means "radiance, brightness, divine light" in Hebrew .
Ziora is currently ranked #3,214 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Ziora has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Ziora include Zi, Zizi, and Ora. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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