Bora
Turkish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Bora
The given name 'Bora' is derived from the Mongolian word 'bora', meaning 'precious' or 'treasured', and is also related to the Turkish word 'bora', meaning 'north wind'.
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Etymology
The given name 'Bora' is derived from the Mongolian word 'bora', meaning 'precious' or 'treasured', and is also related to the Turkish word 'bora', meaning 'north wind'. The name 'Bora' is used in various cultures, including Mongolian, Turkish, and Slavic cultures, with notable historical context in the Mongol Empire and in Turkish culture, where it is also associated with the name of a strong north wind.
Bora currently ranks #5,891 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2005.
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