Origin:Chinese
Other Origin(s):Hebrew, Slavic
Meaning:Wave; To come; God
Boh is a gender-neutral Chinese name that mainly originates from Bo, meaning “wave.” It can also mean “god” in Slovak or “to come” in Hebrew when borrowed from the expression bo'. This is fitting for parents who sense a diving calling coming their little one’s way. Some may recognize the character Boh from the very popular 2001 film Spirited Away, whose journey teaches a valuable lesson to everyone who watches.
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