Eleanora is a feminine name with mixed origins, having roots in Italian, and Greek languages. Its meaning is 'shining light, 'although some scholars consider it to have an unknown meaning. The name is often viewed as a Latinate form of Eleanor, which means ‘light-hearted’ or ‘shining light. ’ The name has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years, particularly in 2023, after being out of the charts since the 1930s. Eleanora is an elegant and sophisticated name that blends the elements of its more popular sisters, Eleanor and Nora, into one grand and poetic choice.
