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Norah is an anglicized form of the Irish name Nóra, itself a short form of Onóra, the Irish version of the Latin Honoria, derived from honor meaning reputation, esteem, or dignity. The name has been used in Ireland for centuries and gained broader popularity in the English-speaking world during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Notable bearers include the jazz pianist and singer Norah Jones. Related forms include Nora, Honoria, and Honor.