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Origin: Greek

Meaning: Maiden, girl, young woman

Baby could be the next Emily Dickinson or William Shakespeare with the name Korena. A variation of Corinna, which is a Latinized version of the Greek name Κορίννα_,_ this ancient moniker hails from the term κόρη. It translates to “maiden, girl, young woman.” Corinna is rare in the ancient Greek world, and only one is certain—the Tanagran poet from approximately 400 or 300 BCE. She supposedly beat the famous poet Pindar in competition five times with her partheneia or “choral songs for maidens,” a fitting style for her namesake. With this Greek wordsmith as their inspiration, baby Korena will surely think deeply about the world, expressing their musings on paper for all to see.