Bow

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Bow has multiple meanings. One of the meanings is "a weapon used for shooting arrows". It can also refer to a tied knot or a decorative ribbon. Some believe that the name Bow may also have originated from the word "beau", which means "handsome".
Pronunciation
BO
The pronunciation of Bow is simple and straightforward, as it is pronounced exactly as it is spelled – "bow" like a bow and arrow, or "beau" like the French word for handsome.
Popularity
Bow is not a very common name, and its popularity varies widely depending on the country. In the United States, Bow was not ranked among the top 1000 names for boys or girls in 2019. In England and Wales, Bow was given to less than 3 babies in 2020.

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Bow Name meanings & History

The name Bow has multiple meanings. One of the meanings is "a weapon used for shooting arrows". It can also refer to a tied knot or a decorative ribbon. Some believe that the name Bow may also have originated from the word "beau", which means "handsome". A variant of Bo, probably influenced by the word "bow" which is used to shoot with arrows or by the word "bowtie", or a diminutive of Rainbow. Bow is used as a first name for babies, but it can also be used as a middle name. It is more commonly given to boys than to girls.

Zodiac Sign of Bow: Beauty Taurus,Brains Libra

Synonyms of Bow:

B: Brains,Beauty,Bountiful,Bashful

O: Organized,Obstinate,Obsessive,Ostentatious,Obsolete

W: Wishful,Wonderful,Wonderment,Willful,Wild

Bow is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

There aren't many notable people with the first name Bow. However, there are a few fictional characters named Bow, such as Bow Smith from the book series "The Ranger's Apprentice" and Bow Hutton from the movie "The Daughter of Dawn."

2.) Bow (Female)

Usage: French

Meanings: Handsome; pretty

Other Forms: Bo, Beau


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