Girl
African
3 syllables
Alora
ah-LOR-ah
/əˈlɔːr.ə/
"My dream" — a rare, ethereal name from the African continent with a poetic soul
Alora is a name of African origin, particularly associated with the Bantu language traditions of southern Africa, where it is interpreted as meaning my dream. It carries a romantic, otherworldly quality and has been gaining attention in the United States as parents seek beautiful, uncommon names with meaningful roots. The name also has a musical quality that works well across different linguistic backgrounds.
Quick Facts
Letters5
SyllablesA · lo · ra
GenderGirl
OriginAfrican
Root WordAlora
MeaningMy dream, dream
PopularityRare
Peak Year2018
Trend
↑ Rising
Name DayMarch 22
Nicknames
LoraOraAliRora
About the Name Alora
Alora means my dream in Bantu African tradition. It is an evocative name suggesting vision, hope, and the beauty of dreaming.
Alora originates from African, particularly Bantu linguistic traditions. It gained some recognition in popular culture through the film Willow (1988).
Alora is rising in popularity in the United States, entering the top 1000 around 2018. It is considered a beautiful, rare choice.
Alora Rose, Alora Skye, and Alora Grace are dreamy combinations that suit the name's ethereal, poetic character.
Aloras are often described as imaginative, gentle, and deeply intuitive — a name with a dreamlike, artistic spirit.
Alora is the most common spelling. It is sometimes written as Allora, particularly in Italian contexts where all'ora means at that time.
Personality of Alora
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Alora
Creativity
92%
Elegance
86%
Independence
82%
Intelligence
78%
Strength
70%
Warmth
82%
Famous People Named Alora
A
Alora (character)
Mystical infant character in the 1988 fantasy film Willow
A
Alora
Name celebrated in Bantu naming traditions of southern Africa
A
Alora
Rising name in contemporary American and European usage
Middle Names for Alora
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Alora
Alora Rose
Alora Dawn
Alora Grace
Alora Skye
Alora Jade
Alora Fern
Alora Belle
Alora Wren
Alora Faith
Alora Noelle
Names Similar to Alora
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History of Alora
1000
Alora-type names used in Bantu-speaking communities of southern Africa
1988
Character named Alora featured prominently in the fantasy film Willow
2010
Alora begins gaining notice in US naming registers
2018
Alora enters the US top 1000 girls names, continuing to rise
Numerology & Symbolism of Alora
2
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
8
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Pisces
7
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Indigo
💎
Lucky Stone
Moonstone
🌸
Lucky Flower
Lotus
Alora Around the World
How Alora is written in different languages and scripts
ألورا
Arabic
アロラ
Japanese
Алора
Russian
알로라
Korean
阿洛拉
Chinese
Αλόρα
Greek
अलोरा
Hindi
אַלוֹרָה
Hebrew
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