Balor

Balor Meaning & Origin

About Balor
The name "Balor" is of Irish origin and is derived from Irish mythology. In Irish folklore, Balor is a powerful and malevolent figure, often depicted as a giant with a single eye that possesses a destructive gaze. He is associated with darkness, chaos, and evil, representing a formidable force of destruction and malevolence. The name "Balor" is thus often associated with strength, power, and a sense of foreboding.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Balor are male.

Balor Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 57.14% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AE1 L ER0
🌐 IPA
/balor*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B460

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Balor in Braille

Here's how to represent Balor in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Balor in braille

How to Spell the Name Balor in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Balor using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Balor in sign language

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