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Cora Dorsey

Photograph of Cora Dorsey Source: Library of Congress

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Given Name
Cora
Surname
Dorsey

The Name Cora

Origin
Greek
Meaning
Derived from the Greek word 'kore,' meaning 'maiden' or 'daughter.'
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