[ 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.
Skin color is determined by a pigment (melanin) made by specialized cells in the skin (melanocytes). The amount and type of melanin determines a person's skin color. Melanin gives color to the skin, hair, and iris of the eyes. Levels of melanin depend on race and amount of sunlight exposure. Sun exposure increases melanin production to protect the skin against harmful ultraviolet rays. In addition, hormonal changes can affect melanin production.