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Name Origin

Lenora is a feminine given name of Greek origin. It is derived from the name Helenore, which itself is a variant of Helen. Helen means 'light' or 'torch' in Greek.

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Famous People

Lenora Critchlow (1920-2016)

Actress

  • Starred in films such as 'The Adventures of Robin Hood' (1938) and 'The Blue Lagoon' (1949)
  • Appeared on Broadway

Lenora Zenzalai Helm

Writer, Activist

  • Published the book 'Bound by Love: A Black Woman's Journey to Self-Discovery'
  • Advocate for social justice and equality