Gender: Male
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Maiden or young woman
Pronunciation: kôr-ē, /ˈkɔːreɪ/, K AO R
Popularity Rank: #47,684
Kore is a Greek name derived from the word 'kore' meaning 'maiden' or 'young woman'. In Greek mythology, Kore was an epithet of Persephone, the daughter of Demeter and queen of the Underworld.
The name Kore is of Greek origin and means Maiden or young woman. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Kore is commonly found in Iraq, Turkey, United States of America, and 51 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: kôr-ē
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈkɔːreɪ/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K AO R
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AO: Pronounce as in "thought" (TH AO T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
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At NamesLook, the name Kore is recorded 643 times globally, ranking it as the 47,684th most common name worldwide.
Kore is most prevalent in Iraq, with 163 occurrences, making it the 7,429th most popular name in the country.
In Iraq, the name Kore is found among 1 in every 7549 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | #7,429 | 1 : 7,549 |
| Turkey | #10,949 | 1 : 17,155 |
| United States of America | #32,667 | 1 : 44,125 |
| Mexico | #15,994 | 1 : 27,297 |
| Saudi Arabia | #56,730 | 1 : 103,293 |
| Egypt | #52,005 | 1 : 88,231 |
| Spain | #15,247 | 1 : 27,274 |
| India | #17,439 | 1 : 37,992 |
| France | #31,161 | 1 : 59,272 |
| Nigeria | #20,950 | 1 : 52,712 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Kore from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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