Boy name
Bohor name meaning
“firstborn son”
Bohor means “firstborn son.” It derives from the Hebrew word bekhor and is a form used in the Sephardic naming tradition. Used as a boy's name in Türkiye, it remains linguistically connected with Bekhor, illustrating how a source word takes different sound forms within naming traditions.
What does Bohor mean?
Firstborn son
In Turkish: ilk doğan erkek çocuk
Bohor is a historical masculine name whose meaning refers to birth order. It appears in Ottoman Sephardic naming traditions and is related to the spelling Behor; the Hebrew source word's family and religious uses concerning the firstborn provide the name's historical background.
Origin of the name Bohor
Bohor derives from Hebrew bekhor, meaning 'firstborn son.' It is a form used in the Sephardic naming tradition.
How to pronounce Bohor
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /bohoɾ/ |
Is Bohor a boy’s name?
Yes, Bohor is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Bohor does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Bohor
Famous people named Bohor
- Bohor Hallegua · b. 1880
FAQ about the name Bohor
What is the meaning of Bohor?
Bohor means “firstborn son”. Bohor derives from Hebrew bekhor, meaning 'firstborn son.' It is a form used in the Sephardic naming tradition.
Is Bohor a boy’s name?
Yes, Bohor is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Bohor in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Bohor nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Bohor?
Bohor is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Bohor have?
Bohor has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Bohor?
Bohor does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Bohor?
Notable people named Bohor include Bohor Hallegua.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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