Adora is a Spanish feminine given name, typically used as a short form of Adoración. Adoración means "adoration" in Spanish and refers to the Christian event known as the Adoration of the Magi, when the three Magi presented gifts to the infant Jesus and worshipped him. Thus, Adora carries connotations of worship and devotion, rooted in the religious significance of its longer form. Etymology and Origin The name Adora is derived from the Spanish word adoración, which comes from Latin adoratio, meaning "adoration" or "worship." The name is ultimately linked to the name Jesus, as the Adoration of the Magi is a key event in the Nativity story. The root name Jesus itself originates from the Greek form Iesous of the Aramaic name Yeshuaʿ, a contraction of Yehoshuaʿ (see Joshua), meaning "Yahweh is salvation." Notable Bearers Several notable individuals bear the name Adora, including Adora Andrews (1872–1956), an American actress; Adora Cheung, an American software developer; Adora Dei, a keyboardist for The Eric Andre Show; Adora Oleh, a British-born Nigerian television presenter; and Adora Svitak (b. 1997), an American writer and former child prodigy. Cultural Significance Adora has also appeared in popular culture. It is the title of a 1980 novel by Bertrice Small. In Terry Pratchett's Discworld series, the character Adora Belle Dearheart appears. Gillian Flynn's novel Sharp Objects (2006) features Adora Crellin. Perhaps most famously, Princess Adora is the real name of She-Ra, the title character from the 1985 animated series She-Ra: Princess of Power and its 2018 reboot She-Ra and the Princesses of Power. Meaning: Adoration, worship Origin: Spanish, derived from Adoración Type: Diminutive or short form Usage: Spanish-speaking regions