Boa
Origin:Latin
Other Origin(s):Korean
Meaning:Large snake; See; Elegant treasure; Precious elegance
Boa is a feminine name with a variety of potential origins and meanings. In Latin, it refers to a large snake, specifically the boa constrictor, and is perfect for adding a fierce, cunning touch to your little one's name. In Korean, Boa is traditionally spelled Bo-A and can translate to “see” “elegant treasure,” “precious elegance,” and other meanings depending on the characters used to write it. Boa may also remind you of the Korean singer Kwon Bo-ah, best known by her stage name BoA. If you plan on sharing your love of music with your bundle of joy, Boa is a short, sharp, and priceless choice.
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National Institute of Korean Language's Korean-English Learners' Dictionary, BoA
Behind the Name, Bo-a, January 2016
WordSense Dictionary, 珤
WordSense Dictionary, 雅
WordSense Dictionary, Boa
Grammy Awards, Get To Know BoA, The "Queen Of K-Pop," In 5 Songs: From "No. 1" To "Better", August 2025
YouTube Music, BoA
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