Liora as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Liora

What is the meaning of the name Liora ?

The baby name Liora is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /liˈɔra/ — respelling: LEE-OH-rah.

Liora is Hebrew in Origin.

Liora (Hebrew: ליאורה) derives from li “to/for me” + or “light,” with the feminine -a ending, yielding the meaning “my light” or “light for me.” The root or is the biblical word for light (Genesis 1), which lends the name luminous, hopeful connotations, though Liora itself does not appear in scripture. Typical pronunciation is lee-OR-uh, with stress on the second syllable.

Used sporadically in Jewish communities, Liora became more widespread with the revival of Hebrew and the rise of modern Israeli naming in the mid‑20th century. It is now a familiar choice in Israel and the Jewish diaspora while remaining uncommon elsewhere. Variants and related forms include Liorah, Leora/Leorah (Anglicized), Lior (unisex), Ora and Orli/Orly, as well as the theophoric Eliora/Eliorah, meaning “my God is my light.”