Kor means “glowing ember”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Kor is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 1 syllable (counted from the spelling) and 3 letters.
What does Kor mean?
Literal meaning
Kor is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “glowing ember”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Kor in Turkish
What does Kor mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Kor. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “glowing ember” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Kor come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Kor a Turkish name?
Yes. Kor is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Kor across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | KorLatin | Boy | same as above: “glowing ember” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Kor
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kor | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Kor
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Kor rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ErgemGirl“my darling, my delicate one”same language (turkish)
- SezgiUnisex“intuition”same language (turkish)
- OkkanBoy“arrow blood”same language (turkish)
- BuğdayGirl“wheat”same language (turkish)
- GünnarGirl“sun pomegranate”same language (turkish)
- ŞenolBoy“be cheerful”same language (turkish)
- YıldıralpBoy“terrifying hero”same language (turkish)
- MelulUnisex“weary; sorrowful”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Kor
What does the name Kor mean?
Kor means “glowing ember”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Kor a girl's or a boy's name?
Kor is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Kor come from?
Kor is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Kor?
Kor is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Kor have?
Kor has 1 syllable by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 3 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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