Sora
/ SOH-rah /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Bright
Meaning & Etymology
Star
Star
Etymology
Derived from the Balanta word sor, meaning ‘star’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Atlantic > Bak
Cultural context
This name is given to girls who are seen as bright and promising, symbolising hope and guidance.
Symbolism
Represents the hope and guidance that stars provide in the night sky.