Cleora as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Cleora

What is the meaning of the name Cleora ?

The baby name Cleora is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced KLEE-or-uh,klee-OH-rah,/kliːˈɔːrə/,/kliˈoʊrə/.

Cleora is Greek in Origin.

Cleora is a feminine given name of Greek formation, likely combining kleos “glory, renown” with hora “season, right time; youthful bloom.” It therefore carries readings such as “glorious beauty” or “renowned in her prime.” Some sources also connect Cleora to Clora/Chlora, ultimately from Greek chloros “green, fresh,” the root of Chloris, giving an alternative, nature‑tinged interpretation. Such parallel paths reflect how Victorian namers refashioned classical elements into mellifluous coinages.

Found in English-language records from the early 19th century, Cleora saw modest American use from the late 1800s through the 1920s before becoming rare; today it feels like an offbeat vintage revival. Variants and relatives include Kleora, Clora, Chlora, Cleopatra (via the kleos root), Cleone, and Chloris, with short forms Cleo and Cora. The name appears in U.S. place names and scientific taxonomy, reinforcing its antique yet distinctive character.

⚙ Cleora is vanishingly rare. We hold just 5 recorded uses of it, from 4 countries.