Tibor
Meaning of Tibor
Tibor is a strong and distinctive name of Hungarian origin, meaning "sacred place" or "holy place." It is pronounced as TEE-bor in Hungarian (/tiːbər/). This unique name has a long history and carries a sense of tradition and heritage. While not widely popular in the United States, Tibor holds a special place among families with Hungarian roots. In New York, it appeared in records in 1966 with 7 occurrences, ranking at 777. The name Tibor exudes strength and individuality, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking a name with depth and character for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Hungarian
- Pronunced as TEE-bor (/tiːbər/)
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Notable People Named Tibor
| Tibor Rubin - Tibor "Ted" Rubin, a Hungarian-American Army Corporal and Holocaust survivor, was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery during the Korean War. |
| Tibor George Kalman was a prominent American graphic designer of Hungarian descent, recognized for his role as editor-in-chief of Colors magazine. |
| Tibor Szamuely was a Russian-born Hungarian Jewish historian and polemicist. |
| Tibor Donner, an Austro-Hungarian born New Zealand architect, served as the chief architect for the Auckland City Council from 1947 to 1967. |
| Tibor Károlyi is a Hungarian chess International Master, International Arbiter, coach, theoretician, and author. |
| Tibor Flórián, also known as Tibor Feldmann, was a Hungarian chess player and composer who achieved the titles of International Master and International Arbiter from FIDE. |
| Tibor Magyar, born on February 27, 1941, is a retired Hungarian footballer known for his role as a midfielder. |
| Tibor Kemény - Tibor Kemeny, also known as Kemeny Tibor, was a Hungarian football player and coach, known for his time as a striker for Ferencváros and the Hungary national team, including his participation in the 1934 World Cup. |
| Tibor Gemeri, a retired soccer player born in Yugoslavia, represented the Canada national team. |
| Tibor Weißenborn is a successful German field hockey player, known for winning medals at the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics and the 2002 and 2006 World Cups. |
| Tibor Benkő is a Hungarian military officer and government official who served as the Minister of Defence from 2018 to 2022, and was previously a four-star general in the Hungarian Defence Forces. |
| Tibor Bastrnák is a Slovak politician who served as a member of the National Council from 2002 to 2020 and was associated with the Party of the Hungarian Community and Most–Híd caucus. |
| Tibor Harangozo was a Yugoslav international table tennis player. |
| Tibor Heinrich von Omorovicza was a Hungarian sailor and ice hockey player who competed in multiple Olympic Games during the 1920s and 1930s. |
| Tibor Püspöki was a Hungarian hurdler who competed in the men's 110 metres hurdles at the 1924 Summer Olympics. |
