US Popularity Rank: 5709

Origin: Slavic

Meaning: Dawn; Light; Hornet

Zorah is a girl's name of Hebrew and Slavic origin, meaning "dawn" or "light." It's a variant of the name Zora. Zora was the name of the famous African-American author Zora Neale Hurston, who wrote novels and stories about the culture and folklore of the black community in the United States. Zorah is also a place name in the Bible, a town in Judah that was the birthplace of Samson, the legendary strong man and judge of Israel. It's also possible that Zorah also comes from a Hebrew verb for bi-colored and can be interpreted to mean "hornet." A name as bright and beautiful as the first light of dawn, little Zorah is sure to illuminate the world.