[ 2 syll. o-ria, or-ia ] The baby girl name Oria is pronounced ao-RYaa- â . Oria has its origins in the English, Latin, and Old French languages, and it is used largely in Basque and Italian. From Latin roots, its meaning is 'golden'. It is derived from the element aurum with the meaning 'gold'.
â¢ Eye color was traditionally described as a single gene trait, with brown eyes being dominant over blue eyes. â¢ Today, scientists have discovered that at least eight genes influence the final color of eyes.The genes control the amount of melanin inside specialized cells of the iris. Eye color was traditionally described as a single gene trait, with brown eyes being dominant over blue eyes. â¢ Today, scientists have discovered that at least eight genes influence the final color of eyes.
Melanin is produced by special cells called melanocytes. More melanin is produced when the skin is not exposed to sunlight. Melanin ranges in color from yellow to brown to black. The stratum basale cells phagocytize the melanin produced by the melanocytes and it accumulates within them. Freckles and moles are seen where melanin is concentrated in one spot.