The name
What does Orah mean?
אוֹרָה
Light · Brightness · Illumination
Orah is a Hebrew word meaning light, brightness, or illumination. Simple to pronounce in any language, with a direct root in the sacred text.
“For the Jews there was light and gladness, and joy and honor.”
Esther 8:16
In the original Hebrew, the word translated as «light» in this verse is precisely אוֹרָה: Orah.
Why this name?
A Bible app should be a source of light, not just text. Orah was built to illuminate what you read: bringing historical context, theological meaning, and practical application. The name carries that intention from the root.