Koren
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Koren is a variant of the Greek
female
given name
Kora meaning "maiden". The name is also a masculine
given name
of Hebrew origin meaning "gleaming".
Notable persons with the surname include:
Notable persons with the given name include:
Greek language
Greek is an independent branch of the Indo-European family of languages. Native to the southern Balkans, it has the longest documented history of any Indo-European language, spanning 34 centuries of written records. Its writing system has been the Greek alphabet for the majority of its history;...
female
Female
Female is the sex of an organism, or a part of an organism, which produces non-mobile ova .- Defining characteristics :The ova are defined as the larger gametes in a heterogamous reproduction system, while the smaller, usually motile gamete, the spermatozoon, is produced by the male...
given name
Given name
A given name, in Western contexts often referred to as a first name, is a personal name that specifies and differentiates between members of a group of individuals, especially in a family, all of whose members usually share the same family name...
Kora meaning "maiden". The name is also a masculine
Masculine
Masculine or masculinity, normally refer to qualities positively associated with men.Masculine may also refer to:*Masculine , a grammatical gender*Masculine cadence, a final chord occurring on a strong beat in music...
given name
Given name
A given name, in Western contexts often referred to as a first name, is a personal name that specifies and differentiates between members of a group of individuals, especially in a family, all of whose members usually share the same family name...
of Hebrew origin meaning "gleaming".
Notable persons with the surname include:
- Bøicke Johan Rulffs KorenBøicke Johan Rulffs Koren-References:...
, Norwegian politician - Chris Koren, American model
- Dani KorenDani KorenDr Dani Coren is a former Israeli politician who briefly served as a member of the Knesset for the Labor Party in 2006.-Biography:The son of politician Yitzhak Coren, Dani studied at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, gaining a BA in economics and political science, and an MA in political science...
, Israeli politician - Ed KorenEd KorenEdward Benjamin "Ed" Koren is a writer and illustrator of children's books and political cartoons, most notably in The New Yorker.-Personal:...
, American writer and cartoonist - Einar Sand KorenEinar Sand KorenEinar Sand Koren is a Norwegian handball player, currently playing for FCK Håndbold.He started his club career in Runar, and has also played for Haslum....
, Norwegian handball player - Elyahu KorenElyahu KorenEliyahu Koren was a master typographer and graphic artist. He was born Eliyahu Korngold in Nuremberg, Germany on July 23, 1907. After studying in Nuremberg, he immigrated to Palestine in 1933. He served as head of the graphics department of Keren Kayemet, the Jewish National Fund, from 1936 to 1957...
, Israeli typographer - Gideon KorenGideon KorenGideon Koren M.D., FACMT, FRCP is a Canadian pediatrician, clinical pharmacologist, and toxicologist. Dr. Koren is also a noted composer of Israeli popular music.-Professional contributions:...
, Canadian pediatrician - Jodi Kichhu Mone Na KorenJodi Kichhu Mone Na KorenJodi Kichu Mone Na Koren was a show hosted by Fazle Lohani that used to be aired on Bangladesh Television during late 70's until early 80's , from Banglapedia....
, Bengali TV host - Judith Koren, Israeli freelance writer
- Katja KorenKatja KorenKatja Koren Miklavec is a former Slovenian alpine skier.Born in Maribor, she won a bronze medal in the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer. She retired from skiing in 1998, due to a spinal injury....
, Slovenian alpine skier - Kristian Vilhelm Koren Schjelderup, Sr.Kristian Vilhelm Koren Schjelderup, Sr.Kristian Vilhelm Koren Schjelderup was a Norwegian bishop.-Personal life:Schjelderup was born in Ullensaker, the son of Peter Vilhelm Schjelderup and Dorothea Marie Lysholm. He had two brothers and one sister....
(1853-1913), Norwegian bishop - Kristian Vilhelm Koren Schjelderup, Jr.Kristian Vilhelm Koren Schjelderup, Jr.Kristian Vilhelm Koren Schjelderup was a Norwegian Lutheran theologian, author, and bishop of the Diocese of Hamar in the Church of Norway from 1947 to 1964. He was noted as a controversial, liberal theologian.-Personal life:...
(1894-1980), Norwegian bishop and son of the former - Kristijan KorenKristijan KorenKristjan Koren is a Slovenian professional road bicycle racer for UCI ProTeam Liquigas-Doimo. He made his Grand Tour debut in the 2010 Tour de France, finishing 94th overall...
, Slovenian cyclist - Petter Mørch KorenPetter Mørch KorenPetter Mørch Koren was a Norwegian politician for the Christian Democratic Party.He was a deputy member of Hedrum municipality council in the period 1937–1938 and held various positions in Oslo city council between 1947 and 1965...
, Norwegian politician - Robert KorenRobert KorenRobert Koren is a Slovenian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Hull City and as the captain for the Slovenian national team.-Early career:...
, Slovenian footballer - Steve KorenSteve KorenSteven Wayne Koren is an American screenwriter. He was one of the writers for the movies Bruce Almighty, Click, Superstar, and A Night at the Roxbury, and wrote for Saturday Night Live and Seinfeld....
, American screenwriter - U. V. KorenU. V. KorenUlrik Vilhelm Koren was a Norwegian-American author, theologian and church leader. A pioneer Lutheran minister, he played a significant role in the development of the spiritual and intellectual development of Norwegians in America...
, Norwegian theologian - Ziv KorenZiv KorenZiv Koren is an Israeli photojournalist, popular for his work showing the cruelties of the Arab-Israeli conflict. He has received many prizes, including the Simon Rokower Award, 1st Place for Excellence in Photography for "Last Look: A new Leash on Life" 2004.Ziv gained popularity with the...
, Israeli photojournalist
Notable persons with the given name include:
- Koren JelelaKoren JelelaKoren Jelela, also known as Koren Jelila Yal, is an Ethiopian long-distance runner.At the 2007 World Cross Country Championships she finished nineteenth in the senior race. With four Ethiopian runners ahead of her she missed out for a place on the victorious Ethiopian team. The same thing happened...
, Ethiopian runner - Koren RobinsonKoren RobinsonKoren Lynard Robinson is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Seahawks ninth overall in the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at North Carolina State....
, American footballer - Koren ZailckasKoren ZailckasKoren Zailckas is a bestselling American writer and memoirist. Her debut, Smashed, was released in 2005 by Viking Penguin and became a New York Times bestseller...
, American writer