US Popularity Rank: 19619

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Candlestick, candelabra

Menorah is a shining girl’s name of Hebrew origin. Traditionally, during the Jewish celebration of Hanukkah—also known as “the festival of lights”—a menorah is a seven or eight-branched candelabra used to count down the eight holy days of celebration. Baby Norah will feel deeply connected to her faith with a name like this, and they are sure to be a bright spark in the lives of all they meet.