Follow your baby's amazing development. See the popularity of the baby girl's name Cora over time, plus its meaning, origin, common sibling names, and more in BabyCentre's Baby Names tool. The name Cora symbolizes youthfulness, innocence, purity, and the cycles of life. It reflects the duality of Persephone's role as both the innocent maiden and the powerful queen of the underworld. Cora name meaning and origin What does Cora mean? Filled heart Origin Greek Cora name popularity Popularity over time babies per million Source: Social Security Administration & BabyCenter user data Advertisement | page continues below Similar names to Cora like Cora? What about: Nora Harper Charlotte Hazel Clara Amelia Ava Quinn Violet Willow Cora is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "maiden". It has a vintage, old-fashioned feel and a simple, contemporary sound. It was popularized by its use in classical mythology, literature, and popular culture. See its popularity, variations, lists, and famous people named Cora. The name Cora is primarily a female name of Greek origin that means Heart, Maiden. Nicknames for the name Cora include Core and Corazon. Cora is another name for the Greek goddess Persephone. Cat Cora is a famous chef. Cora Walton is the original name of singer Koko Taylor. Tom Cora is an American cellist. Cora name meaning and originWhat does Cora mean? Derived from the Greek word kor meaning "maiden". Origin. Greek. Cora name popularity. Popularity over time. babies per million. Advertisement | page continues below. Famous people named Cora. In Greek mythology, Persephone, Queen of the Underworld, was also known as Cora. The meaning of the name "Cora" is: "Heart, Maiden". Categories: Classic Names, English Names, Greek Mythological Names, Literary Characters Names Used in: English speaking countries Gender: Girl Names Origins: Greek Starts with: C Pronunciation: (ko ra) Form of: Itself (Cora) Considering Cora as a Baby Name? Cora means "maiden", "girl" or "daughter" (from ancient Greek "kórē/κόρη"). Besides, Cora has the meanings "of the Cornelius family" or "horn" (from Cornelia) and "born late" or "heart" (from Cordula and Corinna ). Pronunciation of Cora 👂 German 👂 English 👂 French 👂 Spanish 👂 Portuguese 👂 Dutch 👂 Italian Variants of the name Cora Kora Cora is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "maiden" or "young girl" in Greek mythology, or "heartfelt" or "beloved" in Latin mythology. It is a name that became popular in English-speaking countries in the 19th century, possibly due to the character of Cora Munro in James Fenimore Cooper's novel "The Last of the Mohicans". Cora is a name with a rich history and cultural significance, derived from the Greek word "kore" meaning "maiden" or "daughter". It was popularized in ancient Greece, where it was associated with fertility and the harvest, and later spread to other cultures, such as Latin America. It has also been used in literature and popular culture, such as in James Fenimore Cooper's novel "The Last of the Mohicans" and the TV show "Downton Abbey". 7eIJ4.