Ora Sherman

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ora Sherman — English
42K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ora Sherman is a name that combines English origins. The first name Ora is a feminine given name of English origin. Ora is the given name of: Ora Alexander (fl. early 1930s), American classic female blues singer Ora Anlen (1944–2022), Israeli Paralympic athlete in various sports Ora Carew (1893–1955), American silent film actress Ora Collard (1902–1961), American businessman and politician Ora Graves (1896–1961), US Navy sailor and Medal of Honor recipient Ora Haibe (1887–1970), American race car driver Ora Kedem (1924–2026), Austrian-born Israeli chemist and academic Ora Larthard (1889–1974), American cellist Ora Lassila, Finnish computer scientist Ora McMurry, United States Army Air Service pilot during W. The surname Sherman: Sherman is a surname that originated in the Anglo-Saxon language. It means a "shearer of woolen garments", being derived from the words scearra, or "shears", and mann, or "man". The name is cognate with Sharman, Shearman and Shurman. Sherman has also been regularly used as a given name in the United States. This was probably originally in honor of Roger Sherman, though after the Civil War William Tecumseh Sherman was also an influence. Ora is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 42K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Ora reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Ora

English

Ora is the given name of: Ora Alexander (fl. early 1930s), American classic female blues singer Ora Anlen (1944–2022), Israeli Paralympic athlete in various sports Ora Carew (1893–1955), American silent film actress Ora Collard (1902–1961), American businessman and politician Ora Graves (1896–1961), US Navy sailor and Medal of Honor recipient Ora Haibe (1887–1970), American race car driver Ora Kedem (1924–2026), Austrian-born Israeli chemist and academic Ora Larthard (1889–1974), American cellist Ora Lassila, Finnish computer scientist Ora McMurry, United States Army Air Service pilot during W.

Surname: Sherman

English

Sherman is a surname that originated in the Anglo-Saxon language. It means a "shearer of woolen garments", being derived from the words scearra, or "shears", and mann, or "man". The name is cognate with Sharman, Shearman and Shurman. Sherman has also been regularly used as a given name in the United States. This was probably originally in honor of Roger Sherman, though after the Civil War William Tecumseh Sherman was also an influence.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Ora is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 13%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Ora by decade, based on birth registration data:

1900s
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Notable People Named Ora Sherman

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Ora Sherman:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Ora?
The first name Ora originates from English. Ora is the given name of: Ora Alexander (fl. early 1930s), American classic female blues singer Ora Anlen (1944–2022), Israeli Paralympic athlete in various sports Ora Carew (1893–1955), American silent film actress Ora Collard (1902–1961), American businessman and politician Ora Graves (1896–1961), US Navy sailor and Medal of Honor recipient Ora Haibe (1887–1970), American race car driver Ora Kedem (1924–2026), Austrian-born Israeli chemist and academic Ora Larthard (1889–1974), American cellist Ora Lassila, Finnish computer scientist Ora McMurry, United States Army Air Service pilot during W.
When was Ora most popular?
The name Ora reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Sherman?
The surname Sherman originates from English. Sherman is a surname that originated in the Anglo-Saxon language. It means a "shearer of woolen garments", being derived from the words scearra, or "shears", and mann, or "man". The name is cognate with Sharman, Shearman and Shurman. Sherman has also been regularly used as a given name in the United States. This was probably originally in honor of Roger Sherman, though after the Civil War William Tecumseh Sherman was also an influence.
How common is the surname Sherman?
The surname Sherman is shared by approximately 71K people worldwide.
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