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Prokhor

PROH-khor

ˈproʊxɔːr

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Prokhor

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Komi (Russia)
Meaning
a masculine name used in Komi communities, derived from the Greek Prochoros meaning choir leader or one who leads the dance; entering Komi naming practice through Orthodox Christianity, the name reflects the deep integration of church culture into Komi village life along the Pechora and Vychegda river valleys; men named Prokhor are associated with communal leadership and the choral traditions of Komi Orthodox worship
Gender
male

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