Bechor

בְּכוֹר

• Gender: Male
• Origin: Ladino
• Meaning: first born

• Bechor has a fascinating origin story rooted in Sephardic naming traditions. In those communities, it began as an acronym for "Ben Kevod Rebi," meaning "Son of Mr.," which was followed by the father's name and eventually evolved into a surname and then a first name in its own right. Its sound closely mirrors the Hebrew word bekhor, meaning "firstborn," which cemented its use as a meaningful choice for eldest sons.

  For a firstborn son, few names carry this kind of weight — centuries of Sephardic naming tradition packed into two dignified syllables. It has a sturdy, purposeful sound that feels rooted and intentional. Parents drawn to names that tell a family story and honor Sephardic or Mizrahi heritage will find Bechor to be a powerful and deeply personal choice.

• Alternate Spellings: Behor, Behar
• Potential Sibling Name:
  Allegra
  ,
  Diamanta
  ,
  Mois
  ,
  Vidal
• Theme: family