Bora

Bora is a masculine first name from Turkey, meaning 'the storm' or 'the stormy one'. At the same time, it is used as a feminine Albanian name meaning 'the snow'.

What does the name Bora mean?

The name Bora has its origins as a Turkish masculine name and stands for 'the storm' or 'the stormy one'. In Albania, however, it is used as a feminine name and means 'the snow'. The Turkish term bora refers to 'storm', 'gust', or 'squall'. The Illyrian roots of the name can be found in the word *Bora as well as in the Albanian borë, which means 'snow'. The spelling Bôra is a Kashubian and Hungarian diminutive of Barbara. In Korean, the feminine name bora (보라) is associated with 'purple', 'violet', or 'purplish red'.

Where does the name Bora come from?

The name Bora has both Old Turkish and Illyrian origins and means 'the storm' or 'the snow'. In Old Turkish, bora stands for 'storm', while in Illyrian and Albanian, the word borë means 'snow'. In Ancient Greek, bóra (μπόρα) means 'shower', 'storm', or 'thunderstorm', and Boréās (Βορέᾱς) refers to the north wind. In Korean, bora (보라) is associated with the colors purple, violet, and purplish red.

How do you pronounce Bora?

The pronunciation of Bora is pleasant and two-syllable. It is pronounced as 'Bo-ra' [ˈboːʁa], with the long O leading the way. The R is either rolled or guttural, giving the name a special resonance, while the open A at the end adds a warm tone. Overall, Bora sounds modern and harmonious, friendly and present.

When is the name day of Bora?

The name day of Bora is celebrated on February 1 and December 4.

Popularity

In Germany, the first name Bora enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 2,655th on the list of the most common masculine first names. Its best placement was in 2005 at rank 827. In the last ten years, Bora has been chosen as a first name approximately 110 times, placing it 2,300th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it holds the 2,563rd position.

Nicknames & pet names

Booah / Boranaya / Botschi

Famous people

• Bora Aksu (British designer)
• Bora Cosic (Serbian writer)
• Bora Dagtekin (actress from Germany)
• Bora Djordjevic (singer from Yugoslavia)
• Bora Dugic (Serbian musician)
• Bora Hun Pacun (basketball player)
• Bora Hwang (Korean actress)
• Bora Karadag (German football player)
• Bora Körk (footballer)
• Bora Kostic (Yugoslav footballer)
• Bora Kozanoglu (surfer)
• Bora Milutinovic (footballer from Serbia)
• Bora Öztürk (football player)
• Bora Rokovic (Serbian jazz musician)
• Bora Sevim (football player)
• Bora Shin (South Korean comedian)
• Bora Todorovic (actress from Serbia)
• Bora Vang (Chinese table tennis player)
• Bora Yoon (singer in the Korean band Sistar)
• Bora Zivkovic (Danish football player)