Ctibor

Ctibor is a masculine given name used primarily in Czech and Slovak cultures. It derives from the Slavic elements čĭstĭ meaning "honour" and borti meaning "battle", combining to signify "honorably fighting" or "fighting for honour".

Etymology

The name originates from Old Slavic Čĭstiborŭ, a compound of the roots for "honour" and "to fight". It is a cognate of the Latin name Tiburtius, though its Slavic components give it a distinct meaning. Czech and Slovak preserve the form Ctibor, while in Polish it appears as Czcibor (a historical variant) and Cibor (a later simplification).

Notable Bearers

One of the earliest recorded bearers is Czcibor (Czech: Ctibor; died after 972), a Polan prince and brother of Mieszko I, first ruler of Poland. In modern times, notable individuals include Ctibor Malý (1885–1968), a Czech footballer; Ctibor Reiskup (1929–1963), a Slovak rower; and Ctibor Turba (1944–2025), a Czech actor and mime.

Related Names

The diminutive or derivative form in Czech is Borek (from -bor). The Polish variant Ścibor is a distinct but related form. The name Tibor, though similar in sound, is unrelated etymologically, coming from a different root.

Key Facts

• Meaning: “Honorable battle” or “fighting for honour”
• Origin: Slavic (Czech, Slovak, Polish)
• Type: Given name (male)
• Usage Regions: Czech Republic, Slovakia, historical Poland