Balor

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Balor is derived from the Irish word "Balbhóra" which means "a dangerous eye". In Irish mythology, Balor was a giant who had one eye that could kill anyone who looked at it.
Popularity
Balor is not a commonly used name and is therefore not ranked in popularity charts.

cartoon of the name Balor
Cartoon of Balor

Balor Name meanings & History

Balor is derived from the Irish word "Balbhóra" which means "a dangerous eye". In Irish mythology, Balor was a giant who had one eye that could kill anyone who looked at it. Meaning uncertain. In Irish mythology Balor was a giant king of the Fomorians. He had an evil eye that could destroy opposing armies, though it took four men to pull open the eyelid. In battle with the Tuatha Dé Danann he slew their king Nuada, but was himself killed when the hero Lugh shot a stone into his eye. Balor is a strong and unique name that carries a lot of meaning and history. It is a popular choice for parents who are looking for a name that is rich in history and mythology.

Zodiac Sign of Balor: Beauty Taurus,Brains Libra

Synonyms of Balor:

B: Bountiful,Beauty,Bashful,Brains

A: Angry,Ambitious,Aggressive,Action,Assertive,Argumentative

L: Lover,Lazy,Lovely,Liaison,Luscious,Legal,Languid

O: Obsolete,Ostentatious,Obstinate,Organized,Obsessive

R: Resourceful,Reason,Rational,Restless

Balor is:

  • a Common name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Serious name

Related Names to Balor

Some related names to Balor include Belenus, Belenus, Cian, Conan, and Aodh.

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