Koh
Persian · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Koh
Koh is a name of Persian origin meaning "mountain," derived from the Persian word "kuh" or "koh," which appears in geographical and personal nomenclature across the Iranian plateau.
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Etymology
Koh is a name of Persian origin meaning "mountain," derived from the Persian word "kuh" or "koh," which appears in geographical and personal nomenclature across the Iranian plateau. The name is used primarily in Persian, Kurdish, and other Iranian cultures, with historical prominence in Iran, Afghanistan, and surrounding regions.
Koh currently ranks #13,216 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.
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