Bo (given name)

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Bo is a given name of Norse and Chinese origin. [1]

Background

The Norse roots of Bo are in the Scandinavian languages Danish, Norwegian, Swedish. It is associated with the present-day Scandinavian word 'bo', meaning "live", as in exist/living (related to life), and reside/nest (related to dwelling). Bo is also short for names such as Beaufort, Beauregard, Bonita, or Bonnie; it is also a less common shortening of the name Robert, which is usually shortened to Bob. It can also be a shortening of the name James, which is usually shortened to Jimmy, Jim, or Jimbo.

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The Chinese given name Bo can be spelled as Bō. [1] The meaning can be 波 (bō) "wave" and other meanings depending on the Chinese characters used. [1] It is also a common Chinese surname.

People with the name

Notable people with the name include:

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Chinese given name Bō

Fictional characters

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Bo". Behind the Name. 22 January 2019. Archived from the original on 8 Dec 2023. Retrieved 18 Nov 2024.
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