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Name Origin

Norah is an Irish given name, traditionally a diminutive of Honora, meaning 'honor.' It can also be seen as a variant of Nora.

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Famous People

Norah Jones (1979-)

Singer-songwriter, pianist

  • Nine Grammy Awards
  • Sold over 50 million records worldwide
  • Known for her jazz, pop, and blues influences

Norah Ephron (1941-2012)

Screenwriter, director, novelist, essayist

  • Three Academy Award nominations for Best Original Screenplay
  • Wrote and directed films such as 'When Harry Met Sally...' and 'Sleepless in Seattle'
  • Known for her witty and insightful portrayals of love and relationships