The baby name Menorah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced meh-NOR-ə,MEH-noh-rah,men-o-RAH (Hebrew).
Menorah is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Menorah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced meh-NOR-ə,MEH-noh-rah,men-o-RAH (Hebrew).
Menorah is Hebrew in Origin.
Menorah is a modern given name derived from the Hebrew word menorah, meaning “lampstand” or “candelabrum.” Built from ner (“lamp”) with the instrumental prefix me- and the feminine -ah ending, it names the seven-branched lamp of the ancient Temple and, by extension, the nine-branched Hanukkah menorah. As a symbol of light, wisdom, and divine presence, it conveys themes of illumination and dedication.
Usage as a personal name is rare but growing, especially in Jewish and Israeli contexts and among English speakers seeking meaningful heritage names; it is typically feminine, though sometimes treated as unisex. Variant spellings include Menora; Minorah appears but is generally considered a misspelling. Nicknames and related forms include Mena, Nori, Nora, and, by meaning, Ora, Liora, Meira, Neriah/Neria, Ori, and Orly. Overall meaning: a bearer of light or a stand that spreads light.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG | 0 | #272 | 1 | 5,926 | |
| IL | 0 | #282 | 1 | 6,291 | |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #649 | 2 | 16,104 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #825 | 2 | 15,093 |
| United States | Girls | 2023 | #907 | 8 | 8,600 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 2 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
Menorah is popular in 12 countries — most recent births per country:
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