Bopha

Bopha is a feminine given name of Khmer origin, meaning "flower." It derives from the Pali word puppha meaning "flower," which is written in Khmer as បុប្ផ (bop). The name ultimately traces to Sanskrit पुष्प (puṣpa), also meaning "flower."

Related Names

A related name in other languages and cultures is Pushpa, a Telugu variant that similarly stems from the Sanskrit puṣpa.

Cultural Context

The name Bopha is predominantly used in Cambodia and reflects the cultural and linguistic influence of Sanskrit and Pali, which are liturgical languages in Theravada Buddhism, the predominant religion in Cambodia. Flower-related names are common in many cultures, symbolizing beauty, delicacy, and natural grace.

• Meaning: Flower
• Origin: Khmer, from Pali/Sanskrit
• Type: First name
• Usage Regions: Cambodia (Khmer)