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.
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisKora 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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International Traveler Index
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KORA
100% identical to original formNo diacritics (ASCII)
Universal international spelling9 foreign variants
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •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 calendarsStandard orthoepic pronunciation with primary stress on the initial syllable.
Grammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesNotable figures named Kora
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2 + 1 = 3 syllables
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