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Thora

Thora (name) means a female given name derived from Old Norse, based on the name of the god Thor. Example: “Thora Birch starred in several well-known films.”

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A female given name derived from Old Norse, based on the name of the god Thor.

"Thora Birch starred in several well-known films."

How to use Thora

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In plain EnglishA female first name related to the god Thor.

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Etymology

A short form of Old Norse female names beginning with "Þórr" (Thor).

Origin: Old Norse

Rhymes for Thora

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What does “Thora” mean?

The word “Thora” means a female given name derived from Old Norse, based on the name of the god Thor. In plain terms, a female first name related to the god Thor.

How do you use “Thora” in a sentence?

Here is “Thora” used in a sentence: “Thora Birch starred in several well-known films.”

What part of speech is “Thora”?

“Thora” is a name.

Where does the word “Thora” come from?

The word “Thora” comes from Old Norse. A short form of Old Norse female names beginning with "Þórr" (Thor).

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