Boris

The masculine first name Boris (Борис) is a short and affectionate form of the Old Slavic name Borislav, borrowed from Bulgarian or Russian. Translated into German, it means 'the glorious fighter' and also 'the Slavic warrior'.

What does the name Boris mean?

The masculine first name Boris (Борис) is a short and affectionate form of the Old Slavic name Borislav, borrowed from Bulgarian or Russian. Translated into German, it means 'the glorious fighter' and also 'the Slavic warrior'. Its origins lie in Old Slavic, derived from the word components boj (bojь) meaning 'the fight', 'the battle', or from brati (bьrati) meaning 'to fight', 'to wrestle'. The second element is the expression sláva ‎(сла́ва) meaning 'the glory', 'the honor', 'the esteem', and 'the Slavic'. Furthermore, Boris is also seen as a variant spelling of Bogoris. In this case, the name means 'the wolf', 'the snow leopard', or 'the little one'. The roots lie in Old Turkic, either in bȫrü meaning 'the wolf', 'the snow leopard', or in bogöri meaning 'small' and 'short'. Ultimately, Boris can also be derived from the Iranian-Persian language area. Derived from the Old Persian term bogъ meaning 'God', it results in the meaning 'the divine' or 'the heavenly'. Other variants include Borislaw, Borzyslaw, Borisz, Borja, Borys, and Borysz. The feminine form Borislava is common. The name also exists as a surname.

Where does the name Boris come from?

Etymology Boris is a masculine first name of Old Slavic and Old Persian origin meaning 'the glorious fighter'. Old Persian Old Slavic Old Turkic

How do you pronounce Boris?

Sound & pronunciation of Boris: The name Boris is two syllables and clearly structured. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Bo-ris' [ˈboːʁɪs], starting with a long, rounded 'o' that conveys fullness of sound. The hissing 's' at the end adds a distinct accent. Boris appears strong in character and direct - down-to-earth, striking, and present.

When is the name day of Boris?

The name day of Boris is May 2 and October 23.

Popularity

The masculine first name Boris has been represented in Germany since 1930 in the ranking data, initially with rather fluctuating and limited visibility. Until the 1960s, Boris predominantly remained outside the top areas, but was regularly traceable compared to other boys' names. Boris developed its strongest phase in Germany during the 1970s and early 1980s.

Nicknames & pet names

Bo / Bob / Boba / Bobbel / Bobbelchen / Bobbele / Bobele / Bobi / Bobo / Bock / Bohrer / Boki / Bora / Borbl / Bori / Bori-Dori / Boribär / Borito / Boriös / Borka / Borli / Boro / Borrito / Borso / Borwolf / Böre / Börries / Börse / Doris / Ori / Paris

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Famous people

• Boris Aljinovic (German actor)
• Boris Baranets (Ukrainian footballer)
• Boris Becker (athlete)
• Boris Blacher (German-Baltic composer)
• Boris Blank (German ice hockey player)
• Boris Bloch (English pianist)
• Boris Blocksberg (Bibi Blocksberg's forgotten little brother)
• Boris Bukowski (musician from Austria)
• Boris Djacenko (German writer)
• Boris Dobashin (footballer from Russia)
• Boris Dvornik (Croatian actor)
• Boris Floricic (1972–1998), German hacker and phreaker)
• Boris Gancharov (Georgian footballer)
• Boris Georgijewitsch Bigajew (Russian wrestler)
• Boris Godal (football player from the Czech Republic)
• Boris Goykhman (Russian water polo player)
• Boris Hambourg (Russian musician)
• Boris Hillen (writer from the USA)
• Boris I. Michail (ruler of Bulgaria)
• Boris Jakowlewitsch Seldowitsch (Russian physicist)