Javor
Fact sheet
- Name
- Javor
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
The boy's name Javor (Јавор) has its roots in South Slavic and translates to "the maple."
What does the name Javor mean?
The name Javor (Јавор) comes from South Slavic and is directly translated as "the maple." Its origins lie in the Old Slavic term avorŭ (аворъ), which means "maple tree." A common diminutive of the name is Javorko.
Where does the name Javor come from?
Javor is a masculine name of Old Slavic origin, meaning "the maple." The Old Slavic root avorŭ (аворъ) stands for maple tree. The name is widespread in several Slavic languages, including Bulgarian, Croatian, Serbian, Serbo-Croatian, and Slovenian.
How do you pronounce Javor?
Ja-vor
Popularity
In Germany, Javor is a rather rare name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th among the most common male baby names. Its best ranking was in 2014, when it reached 3,829th place. Over the last ten years, Javor has been chosen as a first name about 20 times, placing it 6,103rd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 6,518th.
Famous people
- Javor Valtchinov (footballer from Bulgaria)
Frequently asked questions about the name Javor
What does the name Javor mean?
The name Javor means 'the maple' and is derived from the Old Slavic term avorŭ, which stands for 'maple tree.'
Where does the name Javor come from?
Javor has Old Slavic roots and is common in several Slavic languages, including Bulgarian, Croatian, Serbian, Serbo-Croatian, and Slovenian.
How popular is the name Javor?
The popularity of Javor varies by region and culture, but it is known and appreciated in many Slavic countries.