Khor

Khor is a name that appears in multiple linguistic and geographic contexts. It does not denote a single, universally recognized place, person, or concept. In scholarship and reference works, Khor is typically described as a toponym or surname with diverse origins.

Origins of the form Khor arise independently in different language groups. In Persian- and Turkic-speaking regions, it can reflect a geographic feature in local toponyms, such as a ravine or stream. In East Asian contexts, Khor is sometimes an anglicized variant of surnames that sound similar, with related spellings including Koh, Kho, or Goh.

Geographically, the name appears in several small settlements and landscape features around the world. These places tend to be minor and locally significant rather than major urban centers. The duplication of toponyms across borders means that a place named Khor in one country is typically unrelated to others with the same name.

As a surname, Khor is found among members of various diaspora communities, and its pronunciation and meaning can differ by language. In fiction and popular culture, Khor is used as a neutral name for places or worlds, reflecting its cross-cultural phonetics rather than a fixed origin.