Bo

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
There are several meanings associated with the name Bo, including "to live" or "to dwell" in Danish, "precious" or "treasure" in Swedish, and "wave" or "surge" in Chinese.
Popularity
Bo is not very common as a first name worldwide, but it is gaining popularity in some countries such as the United States.

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Bo Name meanings & History

There are several meanings associated with the name Bo, including "to live" or "to dwell" in Danish, "precious" or "treasure" in Swedish, and "wave" or "surge" in Chinese. From the Old Norse byname Búi, which was derived from Old Norse bua meaning "to live". Bo can be used as a standalone name or as a nickname for longer names such as Robert or Bohdan.

Zodiac Sign of Bo: Beauty Taurus,Brains Libra

Synonyms of Bo:

B: Bountiful,Bashful,Beauty,Brains

O: Obsolete,Obsessive,Ostentatious,Obstinate,Organized

Bo is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Natural name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people named Bo include Bo Derek (American actress), Bo Jackson (American athlete), and Bo Göran Bodin (Swedish composer and conductor).

2.) Bo (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: "precious" or "treasure"

Pronunciation: Bo is pronounced as "boh" in English.
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Description: "precious" or "treasure". Short form of Willibrord, though it can also be a simplified spelling of Beau. Bo is used as a standalone name or as a short form of other names such as Robert, Roberta, and Bowen. It is popular in China, Denmark, and other parts of the world.

Famous People

Bo Jackson is a former American football and baseball player, Bo Derek is an American actress, and Bo Guagua is a Chinese political figure.

3.) Bo (Unisex)

Usage: English

Pronunciation: The name Bo is typically pronounced as "boh."
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Description: Bo has multiple origins and meanings, making it a versatile name. It can be of Chinese, Danish, or Swedish origin. As a Chinese name, Bo means "precious" or "gem," while in Danish and Swedish, it means "to live" or "dwelling.". Short form of Willibrord, though it can also be a simplified spelling of Beau. Bo can be used as a given name or a nickname. It is a versatile name that can suit different personalities and backgrounds.

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Bo include actor Bo Burnham, musician Bo Diddley, and former South Korean footballer Bo-Kyung Kim.

4.) Bo (Female)

Usage:


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Description: Short form of Willibrord, though it can also be a simplified spelling of Beau.

5.) Bo (Female)

Usage: -


6.) Bo (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (English) a form of Beau, Beauregard. (German) a form of Bogart.

Other Forms: Boe


7.) Bo (Female)

Usage: Chinese

Meanings: (Chinese) precious girl


8.) BO (Male)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: Derived from the Old Norse búa (to live, dwell, to have a household). Bo originated as a nickname for a householder. Pet: Bosse (Swedish). (BO)


9.) Bo (Male)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: (Scandinavian) lively

Other Forms: Beau


10.) Bo (Female)

Usage: Chinese

Meanings: (Chinese) precious.

Other Forms: Beau, Bow


11.) Bo (Unisex)

Usage:

Meanings: "to live" or "dwelling place"

Scripts: "Bo" (pronounced "boh")
etc.(Chinese)
波,

Pronunciation: "boh"
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Description: "to live" or "dwelling place". From Chinese 波 (bō) meaning "wave", as well as other characters with a similar pronunciation. Bo is a simple and charming name that can be used for babies of any gender. It is a great choice for parents who want a unique and meaningful name for their child.

Famous People

Bo Svenson (Swedish-American actor), Bo Jackson (American former baseball and football player), Bo Derek (American actress and model).

Related Names to Bo

Bowie, Beau, Bodhi, Boaz

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