Around the globe, Nicanora (Nicanora 
) is quite a common female first name. The first name Nicanora is habitual in Equatorial Guinea, where it is quite a rare female name, Philippines, and Argentina. In absolute terms, it is commonest in Philippines, Mexico, and Argentina. Very seldom, Nicanora is the last name as well as the forename.
| VARIANT | COUNTRY |
|---|---|
| Nicanora | Spain, Philippines, Mexico, Argentina, Peru |
| nicanora matilla alonso Spanish painter, active 1879-1887 |
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