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Cora

Meaning

Means "maiden", an epithet of the goddess Persephone.

Traits and personality

Numerology links the initials C, L and U to the number 3, tied to charm and optimism — someone who tends to shine artistically and enjoys social contact. These are traditional readings, not a rule: everyone ends up becoming who they choose to be, whatever name they carry.

Initial
C
Syllables
2

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