Tor means “place of honor”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Tor is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 1 syllable (counted from the spelling) and 3 letters.
What does Tor mean?
Literal meaning
Tor is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “place of honor”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Tor in Turkish
What does Tor mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Tor. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “place of honor” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Tor come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Tor a Turkish name?
Yes. Tor is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Tor across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | TorLatin | Boy | same as above: “place of honor” | 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 Tor
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tor | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Tor
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 Tor rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- NasırBoy“helper, supporter”same language (turkish)
- AbdulmelikBoy“servant of God, King of all”same language (turkish)
- BucakUnisex“hidden or remote corner; sandy, bushy riverbank; mountain peak”same language (turkish)
- DilemreBoy“one devoted to their mother tongue”same language (turkish)
- ErüstünBoy“superior man”same language (turkish)
- VuslatGirl“reunion with the beloved”same language (turkish)
- AypareGirl“piece of the moon”same language (turkish)
- BeylemGirl“unopened cotton boll; bouquet of flowers”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Tor
What does the name Tor mean?
Tor means “place of honor”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Tor a girl's or a boy's name?
Tor is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Tor come from?
Tor is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Tor?
Tor 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 Tor have?
Tor 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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