Bora (Turkish name)

Bora is a common masculine Turkish given name that means "a strong wind that usually brings rain." . The word is derived from the Ancient Greek and ultimately related to the mythological figure of Boreas/Βορέας, the North Wind. Latin boreas (=hard and cold wind), Italian borea (=north wind), French borée (north and especially northwest wind), and Persian baran (=rain) are based on the same etymological roots. In addition, it is possible that it is related to the Mongolian word 'borugan' (=rain).

Given name

 * Bora Aksu, London-based Turkish fashion designer
 * Bora Dağtekin, award-winning German author and screenwriter of Turkish descent
 * Bora Karaca, Turkish roadie/mascot for American rock band Tally Hall
 * Bora Körk, Turkish footballer

Surname

 * Ekrem Bora, a Turkish actor.