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The baby name Boran is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /boˈɾan/ (Turkish, boh-RAHN); /ˈbɔːrən/ or /ˈbɔræn/ (English approximations: BOH-rən or BOH-ran).

Boran is Turkish in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Turkish
Pronunciation: /boˈɾan/ (Turkish, boh-RAHN); /ˈbɔːrən/ or /ˈbɔræn/ (English approximations: BOH-rən or BOH-ran)

What is the meaning of the name Boran ?

The baby name Boran is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /boˈɾan/ (Turkish, boh-RAHN); /ˈbɔːrən/ or /ˈbɔræn/ (English approximations: BOH-rən or BOH-ran).

Boran is Turkish in Origin.

Boran is a cross-cultural given name with Persian and Turkic roots. In Turkish and other Turkic languages, boran denotes a violent storm or blizzard, giving the name a brisk, weather-inspired meaning; it is predominantly masculine in Turkey and Central Asia. In Iranian tradition, Boran (also Burān) is a feminine name borne by the Sasanian queen who ruled 630–632, and in Arabic sources by the Abbasid-era noblewoman Burān, wife of the caliph al-Maʾmūn. The Persian form is often treated as a contracted variant of Purandokht (Middle Persian Pūrāndukht, “daughter of Puran”).

Variants and spellings include Borān, Borân, Burān, and Buran; related names are Purandokht and the Turkish Bora (“gale”). Usage today is unisex across regions: feminine in Iran and some Arabic-speaking communities, masculine in Turkey, and rare elsewhere, lending Boran a distinctive historic and meteorological resonance.

Boran has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Boran

Boran Politician · Born 590 · Sasanian Empire Boran was a notable queen of the Sasanian Empire, known for her efforts to restore peace and stability during her reign in the early 7th century. She was one of the few women to rule in the male-dominated society of ancient Persia, and her leadership marked a significant period in the empire's history. Boran Kuzum Actor · Born 1992 · Turkey Boran Kuzum is a Turkish actor best known for his role in the popular TV series 'Magnificent Century: Kösem'. Born in 1992, he has also starred in 'Cingöz Recai' and 'The Protector'.

Boran – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
AL 0 #76 1 2,372
SD 0 #102 1 2,130
Switzerland Boys 2024 #135 3 1,769
RS Girls 0 #137 1 1,651
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
JO 0 #140 1 2,158
Sweden Boys 2020 #176 2 1,548
HR 0 #179 3 2,081
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
SI Boys 0 #210 2 3,402
BG Boys 0 #212 9 3,850
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
HR Boys 0 #255 5 3,997
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
AF Boys 0 #274 1 3,535
KZ Boys 0 #291 6 6,578
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
Canada Boys 2022 #306 5 2,557
CN Boys 0 #329 3 9,639
DK Boys 0 #330 3 7,401
JO Girls 0 #331 9 7,570
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
SD Girls 0 #352 7 7,678
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
France Boys 2021 #383 5 2,865
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
YE 0 #394 5 8,639
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
Austria Boys 0 #422 21 2,180
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
TR 0 #488 2,156 19,440
GT Boys 0 #497 3 7,625
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
PS Girls 0 #505 19 10,981
IQ Girls 0 #520 6 11,303
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
LY 0 #557 3 12,703
PS Boys 0 #558 4 10,655
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
IR Boys 0 #562 4 10,162
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
BH 0 #586 2 17,937
IL Girls 0 #586 32 11,648
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
BO Boys 0 #621 2 9,244
IL Boys 0 #623 3 10,983
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
IQ Boys 0 #657 11 13,071
Finland Boys 2026 #675 8 3,552
LB 0 #688 3 13,263
CL Boys 0 #693 8 13,390
SY 0 #693 36 11,684
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
QA Boys 0 #741 3 18,093
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
PE Boys 0 #861 18 14,506
TN 0 #864 2 13,765
United States Boys 2024 #884 9 7,044
Germany Boys 0 #889 64 5,697
OM Boys 0 #916 3 17,948
NL Boys 0 #920 32 5,873
SA Girls 0 #920 16 25,931
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
EG Girls 0 #946 14 14,742
CO Boys 0 #978 4 15,656
PE Girls 0 #1,009 2 14,861
MX Boys 0 #1,027 7 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,038 2 16,750
MY Girls 0 #1,072 1 24,821
AE Boys 0 #1,136 8 22,615
DZ 0 #1,162 15 20,130
MY Boys 0 #1,181 2 25,439
MA 0 #1,196 4 20,986
MX Girls 0 #1,265 3 17,781
IT Boys 0 #1,459 13 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,596 19 28,008

Boran is popular in 58 countries — most recent births per country:

Switzerland
France
Sweden
United States
AE

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People also ask about Boran

Boran is predominantly a boy's name.
Boran is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /boˈɾan/ (Turkish, boh-RAHN); /ˈbɔːrən/ or /ˈbɔræn/ (English approximations: BOH-rən or BOH-ran).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Buran, Bōrān (Persian transliteration) and Borán.
Across languages, Boran has these equivalents: Bora (Turkish/Slavic, 'storm/strong wind'), Buran (variant), Storm (English), Gale (English), Tempest (English).
Yes — Boran ranked #135 in Switzerland in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 6 countries.
Boran ranks highest in Switzerland (#135 in 2024).
Boran's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #146 in 2014 to #135 in 2024 in Switzerland.
Yes — 2 notable people named Boran are in our database, including Boran (Politician), Boran Kuzum (Actor).