Korean · Turkish · Albanian

Bora

Pronounced BOH-rahShare

Meaning: Purple in Korean; snow in Albanian; storm in Turkish

  • Gender-neutral
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Bora has independent roots: Korean 보라 means “purple,” Albanian borë means “snow,” and Turkish bora means “storm.” The Korean and Albanian names are feminine; the Turkish name is masculine.

Spellings & variants

  • Bo-ra
  • Borah

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Bora comes from Korean, Turkish, and Albanian.

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