Adorah is a unique and intriguing feminine given name of Hebrew origin. The name is derived from the Hebrew words 'ad' which means "ornament" or "decorative," and 'orah' meaning "light." Therefore, Adorah signifies "decorated with light."
The history of the name Adorah is not extensively documented due to its rarity. However, it's believed that the name may have been created as a unique combination of other Hebrew names or words. It could also be a variant of the name Adira, which shares the same meaning but has different origins.
Despite its lack of historical prevalence, Adorah carries a profound and poetic meaning that makes it an attractive choice for parents seeking an unusual yet meaningful name for their daughter. The name is not associated with any particular saint or religious figure, nor is it tied to specific cultural festivals or traditions. Instead, it stands alone as a beautiful and symbolic moniker.
The name Adorah seems to have experienced periods of popularity with noticeable gaps between them. While there were no recorded births for this name between 2010 and 2012 or from 2019 up until 2021, it has seen a consistent rise since then. The highest number of babies named Adorah was born in 2017 with eight births that year. Overall, there have been forty-five children named Adorah over this span of time.