Bor

Bor is a short and affectionate form of the name Boris or Borislav in Slovenian. The German translation of the name is "the honorable fighter" or "the glorious Slav."

What does the name Bor mean?

Bor represents a Slovenian short form of the names Boris or Borislav. In German, the name means "the honorable fighter" or "the glorious Slav." Its roots can be found in the Old Slavic terms brati (bьrati), meaning "to fight" or "to wrestle," and sláva ‎(сла́ва), which stands for "glory," "honor," "reputation," or "Slav." The name could also be a Slavic short form of the name Dalibor, which means "distant fighter."

Where does the name Bor come from?

The name Bor has its origins in Old Slavic and means "the honorable fighter." The components of the word come from Old Slavic: brati (bьrati) stands for "to fight" or "to wrestle," while sláva ‎(сла́ва) means "glory," "honor," "reputation," or "Slav." The name is particularly common in Slovenian.

How do you pronounce Bor?

The name Bor is perceived as monosyllabic and compact in the German language. It is typically pronounced as "Bor" [boːʁ], with the long vowel creating a calm and elongated introduction. The final "r" sound provides a soft yet definite conclusion. These characteristics give the name a reduced and stable effect - clear, calm, and with a focused sound quality.

When is the name day of Bor?

The name days for Bor are July 24 and August 6.

Popularity

In Germany, Bor is a rather rare first name. In 2017, it ranked 3,867th on the list of the most common male baby names. Over the last ten years, Bor has been given as a first name fewer than ten times, placing it at 8,008th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 9,767th.

Famous people

• Bor Pavlovčič (Slovenian ski jumper)
• Yiu-bor Li (publisher from Hong Kong)