Boris
/bawrihs/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Boris is a English name meaning "Battle, fight". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria. The etymology of Boris is complex and uncertain, with potential origins in Old Turkic, Mongolian, and Slavic languages. It's possibly derived from the Turkic 'bogoris' or a Slavic root meaning 'to fight' or 'short for Borislav.'
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic bawrihs
IPA bɔɹɪs
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as bawrihs. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Boris
- · Boris Yeltsin - Former President of Russia
- · Boris Karloff - Actor
- · Boris Becker - Tennis Player
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