Boris

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
The name Boris has several meanings depending on its origin. In Slavic, it means "fighter" or "warrior". In Bulgarian, it means "snow leopard".
Scripts(How to write)
Борис
Борис(Bulgarian, Russian, Serbian, Macedonian)
ბორის(Georgian)
Pronunciation
BAW-REES(French)
BAW-rees(Slovak)
BAW-ris (English), BOH-ris (Russian)
BAWR-is(English)
BO-rees(Croatian)
BO-ris(Czech, German)
bu-RYEES(Russian)
Popularity
Boris is a popular name in Eastern Europe, particularly in Russia and Bulgaria. It is also gaining popularity in other parts of the world, including Germany, France, and the United States.

cartoon of the name Boris
Cartoon of Boris

Boris Name meanings & History

The name Boris has several meanings depending on its origin. In Slavic, it means "fighter" or "warrior". In Bulgarian, it means "snow leopard". Boris is commonly used as a first name for baby boys.

Zodiac Sign of Boris: Beauty Taurus,Brains Libra

Synonyms of Boris:

B: Bashful,Bountiful,Brains,Beauty

O: Obstinate,Ostentatious,Obsessive,Organized,Obsolete

R: Rational,Reason,Resourceful,Restless

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

S: Sensuality,Social Standing,Sex,Status,Solidity,Success,Security

Boris is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Rough name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Boris include Boris Yeltsin (former president of Russia), Boris Becker (German tennis player), Boris Karloff (English actor), and Boris Johnson (British politician).

2.) BORIS (Male)

Usage: Hungarian

Meanings: A borrowing from the Russian, Boris is derived from boris (fight). (BORE-EES)


3.) BORIS (Male)

Usage: Romanian

Meanings: A borrowing from the Russian, Boris is derived from boris (fight). (BO-REES)


4.) BORIS (Male)

Usage: German

Meanings: A borrowing from the Russian, Boris is derived from boris (fight). The name is borne by tennis star Boris Becker. (BOR-ISS)


5.) Boris (Male)

Usage: Russian

Meanings: Glorious in battle

Other Forms: Borris, Boriss, Borys


6.) Boris (Male)

Usage: Slavic

Meanings: (Slavic) battler, warrior. Religion: the patron saint of Moscow, princes, and Russia.

Other Forms: Boriss, Borja, Borris, Borya, Boryenka, Borys


7.) Boris (Male)

Usage: Russian

Meanings: (Russian) a form of Boris.


8.) BORIS (Male)

Usage: Russian

Meanings: Russian name of debated origin. Some believe it is derived from the Slavonic bor (battle, fight). Others think it originated from the Tartar Bogoris (small). Pet: Boba, Borinka, Borja, Borka, Borya, Busja, Busya. (BOR-EES)


9.) Boris (Male)

Usage: Russian

Meanings: (Russian) combative

Other Forms: Boras, Bore, Bores


10.) Boris (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: "fighter" or "warrior"


cartoon of the name Boris
Cartoon of Boris

Description: "fighter" or "warrior". Diminutive of Borbála. Boris is used as both a given name and a surname. It is often chosen for baby boys among parents who seek a unique and strong name.

Famous People

Boris Johnson (British Prime Minister), Boris Yeltsin (Former Russian President), Boris Karloff (English Actor)

Related Names to Boris

Borya, Borislav, Borja