Boy name
Bora name meaning
“a strong, sudden wind; squall”
Bora means a strong, sudden wind or squall. Used for boys in Türkiye, it comes from the wind term bora in Turkish. The name has a concrete connection with weather and seafaring: waves rising suddenly on the water and leaves swept into motion illustrate its established meaning.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Turkish
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Bora mean?
A strong, sudden wind; squall
In Turkish: sert ve ani esen rüzgâr
Bora evokes a sudden change in weather and a forceful wind. It also belongs to maritime and weather vocabulary and is close in meaning to Boran; the commonly proposed connection with the Greek north wind should not be treated as a fully settled etymology.
How popular is Bora?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 16provinces
Where is Bora in the top 30?
16 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Bora
From Turkish bora, meaning a squall or strong wind. Proposed origins involve Greek Boreas and the Turkic boran word family, so its ultimate source is uncertain.
Double names with Bora
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Bora Andaç
Meaning of each name
- Bora: a strong, sudden wind; squall
- Andaç: keepsake, an object preserving a memory
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Demirel Bora
Meaning of each name
- Demirel: iron hand; a hand strong as iron
- Bora: a strong, sudden wind; squall
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Bora Yankı
Meaning of each name
- Bora: a strong, sudden wind; squall
- Yankı: reflected sound, echo
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Mutlu Bora
Meaning of each name
- Mutlu: happy; experiencing joy and contentment
- Bora: a strong, sudden wind; squall
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Bora Pars
Meaning of each name
- Bora: a strong, sudden wind; squall
- Pars: leopard, a large spotted wild cat
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Efekan Bora
Meaning of each name
- Efekan: Of an efe’s lineage; brave-blooded
- Bora: a strong, sudden wind; squall
How to pronounce Bora
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /boɾa/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | بورا |
Is Bora a boy’s name?
Yes, Bora is used mostly as a boy’s name. In TÜİK data, 98% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Bora appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Bora
Names with related meanings
- Poyraz♂The cool, strong northeasterly wind
- Rüzgar♂Wind, air in motion
- Boran♂A storm with powerful winds
- Tayfun♂Powerful tropical cyclone
- Bahoz♂Storm, powerful wind
- Nesim♂A gentle, pleasant and cooling breeze
- Orkan♂Violent storm
- Nesimi♂Related to a breeze or gentle wind
- Boray♂Storm and moon
- Bager♂Whirling wind
- Barkan♂A crescent-shaped sand dune
- Ermal♂Mountain wind
Famous people named Bora
- Bora Dağtekin · b. 1978
- Bora Körk · b. 1980
- Bora Öztürk · b. 1955
- Bora Hun Paçun · b. 1987
- Bora Akkaş · b. 1990
- Bora Aydınlık · b. 2005
- Bora Sancar · b. 1976
- Bora Sevim · b. 1984
- Bora Aksu
- Bora Cengiz · b. 1990
- Bora Dicle · b. 1969
- Bora Yaşar · b. 2003
FAQ about the name Bora
What is the meaning of Bora?
Bora means “a strong, sudden wind; squall”. From Turkish bora, meaning a squall or strong wind. Proposed origins involve Greek Boreas and the Turkic boran word family, so its ultimate source is uncertain.
Is Bora a boy’s name?
Yes, Bora is used mostly as a boy’s name. In TÜİK data, 98% of bearers are male.
Is Bora in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Bora nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Bora?
Bora is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Bora have?
Bora has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Bora?
Bora appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Bora?
Some ideas: Bora Andaç; Demirel Bora; Bora Yankı.
Famous people named Bora?
Notable people named Bora include Bora Dağtekin, Bora Körk, Bora Öztürk.
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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