Nabor

Nabor is a variant of the biblical name Nahor (נחור). Translated into English, the name means 'the Snorting One'.

What does the name Nabor mean?

Nabor is a variant of the biblical name Nahor (נחור). Its meaning in English is 'the Snorting One'. The roots of the name lie in the ancient Hebrew word nhr (נחר), which means 'to snort strongly'. Nabor is venerated as a Christian martyr and Catholic saint and is known as the 'Prophet of Light'. His feast day is celebrated on July 12. He is also regarded as a patron saint against childhood diseases and is invoked for ear ailments. In the Old Testament, Nahor is the father of Terach and the grandfather of Abraham.

Where does the name Nabor come from?

The name Nabor has ancient Hebrew origins and means 'the Snorting One'.

How do you pronounce Nabor?

The pronunciation of Nabor is two syllables and softly rhythmic. The name is pronounced as 'Na-bor' [ˈnaːboːʁ], with the first syllable starting with an open, long 'a' that conveys a sense of spaciousness. The second syllable sounds round and full. The rolled or aspirated 'r' at the end enhances the presence of the name. Nabor conveys a calm and dignified impression - it is traditional, sonorous, and has a slightly oriental sound.

When is the name day of Nabor?

The name day for Nabor falls on July 12.

Popularity

In Germany, Nabor is a rather rare first name. It has not achieved any notable ranking in German first name charts. Its best position was in 2004, when it ranked 1,733rd in the Italian first name charts. Between 1999 and 2024, Nabor was used as a first name in Italy fewer than 10 times, placing it 5,981st there. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.

Nicknames & pet names

Ente / Igel / Nabi / Nabo / Naboerchen / Naborianer / Naborina / Naborino / Nabär / Nana / Nawal

Famous people

• Nabor Carrillo Flores (physicist from Mexico)