Morah as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Morah

What is the meaning of the name Morah ?

The baby name Morah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MOH-rah; IPA: /ˈmɔːrə/ (English); Hebrew: mo-RAH [moˈʁa].

Morah is Hebrew in Origin.

Morah is a multicultural given name with Hebrew and Gaelic pathways. In Hebrew, morah is the feminine word for “teacher,” from the root y‑r‑h “to instruct,” the same root underlying Torah; in modern Israel it sometimes appears as a virtue name implying guidance and wisdom. As a rare Anglicized form of Irish Mór/Móra, it can also carry the meaning “great,” linking it to a medieval Gaelic name borne by noblewomen such as Mór Ní Thuathail.

Usage today is uncommon in the English-speaking world, but Morah fits the soft-vowel style of Nora, Moira, and Maura. Variant and related forms include Mora, Móra, Mor, Morag (Scottish), Moira, Maura, and, in Hebrew context, Moreh (masculine “teacher”). Diminutives like Mo or Mori are natural. Parents may choose Morah for its blend of scholarly connotation and Gaelic grandeur, yielding meanings ranging from “teacher, guide” to “great.”