Kora means “old; key; narrow track in snow; unripe grape”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Kora is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Kora mean?
Literal meaning
Kora is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “old; key; narrow track in snow; unripe grape”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Meaning themes: Nature and seasons
Kora in Turkish
What does Kora mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Kora. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “old; key; narrow track in snow; unripe grape” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Kora come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Kora a Turkish name?
Yes. Kora is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Kora across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | KoraLatin | Boy | same as above: “old; key; narrow track in snow; unripe grape” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Kora
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kora | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Kora
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Kora
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Kora rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TendürekUnisex“volcano crater; a mountain near Lake Van”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- FecirGirl“dawn”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- DoraBoy“mountain summit; the top or highest point of something”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- IremBoy“paradise”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- FecrîUnisex“of the dawn”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- DeryadilBoy“generous, sea-hearted”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- AbgülUnisex“pure, water-clear rose”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- SeherGirl“dawn, early morning”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
Common questions about Kora
What does the name Kora mean?
Kora means “old; key; narrow track in snow; unripe grape”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Kora a girl's or a boy's name?
Kora is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Kora come from?
Kora is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Kora?
Kora is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Kora have?
Kora has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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