Ava Kowalski

By Ava Kowalski
Global Naming Traditions Specialist

Updated on September 04, 2024

Bora

US Popularity Rank: 8483

Origin: Hungarian

Meaning: Foreigner; Purple; Storm; Snow; Rain

Bora is a gender-neutral name with origins throughout the world. From the Hungarian name Borbala, it translates to “foreigner,” or “stranger,” and is a lovely way to embrace baby’s mysterious spirit. In Korean, Bora means “purple,” and will always connect your little one to a beautiful color that symbolizes wealth, luxury, and spirituality. If you can sense baby’s feisty side, Bora also comes from the Serbian name Velibor, meaning “great fighter.” In Turkish, Albanian, and Greek, the name Bora translates to “storm,” “snow,” and “rain,” respectively. Whether you want to connect baby to the ever-changing weather or celebrate their fighting spirit, the name Bora makes for a short, sweet, and meaningful choice.

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