Tibor

The first name Tibor is a masculine form that is common in Hungary, Czech Republic, and Slovakia. It represents a variant of the Roman name Tiburtius and means 'the one originating from Tibur' or 'the inhabitant of Tivoli (Tibur).'

What does the name Tibor mean?

Tibor is the Hungarian, Czech, and Slovak form of the Roman name Tiburtius. Its meaning is 'the one originating from Tibur' or 'the inhabitant of Tivoli (Tibur).' The origin of the name lies in the Latin term Tībur, which refers to a city in Latium located on the Anio River, near modern Tivoli, close to Rome. Sometimes, Tibor is also interpreted as a short form of Tiberius, which means 'the one dedicated to the river god Tiberis.' The name can also be used as a surname. Alternatives include Tiburcio and Tyburcjusz as well as Tiberiu, Tiberio, Tiberiusz, and Tiberi. The feminine counterpart is Tiberia. A historical bearer of the name was Saint Tiburtius of Rome, a martyr of the 3rd century who was executed for his Christian faith. A well-known namesake is the British violinist Tibor Varga.

Where does the name Tibor come from?

The name Tibor has its roots in Latin and means 'the one originating from Tibur.' The word Tībur refers to a city in Latium, located on the Anio River, and to present-day Tivoli near Rome. In the Latin language, tiberis is the term for the Tiber River. Tibor is common in the languages of Yugoslav, Slovak, Czech, and Hungarian.

How do you pronounce Tibor?

The pronunciation of the name Tibor is clearly structured and consists of two syllables. It is usually pronounced as 'Ti-bor' [ˈtiːbɔʁ]. The emphasis is on the long I, which gives the sound brightness and clarity. The voiced B gently connects with the second syllable, while the rolling or guttural R gives the name a distinctive emphasis. Tibor radiates a powerful and tradition-conscious aura.

When is the name day of Tibor?

The name day for Tibor is celebrated on April 14 and August 11.

Popularity

In Germany, Tibor is among the valued masculine first names. Currently, it ranks 2,073 on the list of most common baby names, having reached its best placement at rank 151 in 1933. In the last ten years, Tibor has been given as a first name about 130 times, placing it at 2,067 in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it holds the 1,823 position.

Nicknames & pet names

TBro / Ti / Tibcsi / Tibi / Tibike / Tibo / Tiborek / Tiboribor / Tiborius / Tibóca

Famous people

• Tibor Andrasovan (composer from Slovakia)
• Tibor Babik (Hungarian footballer)
• Tibor Diamantstein (German biochemist)
• Tibor Filo (volleyball player from Slovakia)
• Tibor Florian (Hungarian chess player)
• Tibor Fogarasi (Hungarian chess player)
• Tibor Gallai (Hungarian mathematician)
• Tibor Garay (football player from Hungary)
• Tibor Halgas (Hungarian footballer)
• Tibor Karoly Donner (architect from Hungary)
• Tibor Kocsis (singer from Hungary)
• Tibor Lorincz (Hungarian football player)
• Tibor Markus (Hungarian football player)
• Tibor Mate (Hungarian handball player)
• Tibor Meingast (sports presenter)
• Tibor Moldovan (Romanian football player)
• Tibor Nadj (German footballer)
• Tibor Oross (Hungarian handball player)
• Tibor Peto (Hungarian racing rower)
• Tibor Pleiß (German basketball player)