4. Her Surname Means 'Watchmaker'
Born in Pristina, Kosovo, Rita hasn't always had the surname Ora. Originally born Rita Sahatçiu, Sahatçiu meaning Watchmaker in Albanian, her father gave her the name Ora because it rolled off the tongue easier. Good decision dad!
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