Boris
Meaning of Boris
Boris is a male name with English and Russian pronunciations. In English, it is pronounced as BOR-is (/ˈbɔrɪs/), while in Russian it is pronounced as bah-REES (/bɐrˈis/). The name Boris has its origins in Slavic languages and means "fighter" or "warrior." It carries strong associations with strength and bravery. Although not very popular in recent years, the name Boris has been given to newborn boys in the United States since at least the early 20th century. While its popularity has fluctuated over time, it remains a timeless choice for parents looking for a unique and powerful name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Russian
- Pronunced as bah-REES (/bɐrˈis/)
English
- Pronunced as BOR-is (/ˈbɔrɪs/)
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Similar Names to Boris
Notable People Named Boris
| Boris Johnson - Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson is a British politician and writer who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2019 to 2022. |
| Boris Nikolayevich Yeltsin was the first president of Russia, serving from 1991 to 1999, and was known for his transition from the Communist Party to political independence with liberal leanings. |
| Boris Leonidovich Pasternak was a multi-talented Russian poet, novelist, composer, and literary translator. |
| Boris Karloff, born William Henry Pratt, was an English actor known for his iconic portrayal of Frankenstein's monster and other horror roles. |
| Boris Vasilievich Spassky is a Russian chess grandmaster and the tenth World Chess Champion from 1969 to 1972, known for his legendary matches against Tigran Petrosian and Bobby Fischer. |
| Boris Franz Becker is a German former world No. 1 tennis player, known for being the youngest-ever winner of the gentlemen's singles Wimbledon Championships title at the age of 17 in 1985 and for winning a total of 64 titles, including six Grand Slam singles titles. |
| Boris III of Bulgaria - Boris III, also known as Boris Klemens, was the Tsar of the Kingdom of Bulgaria from 1918 until his passing in 1943. |
| Boris Gelfand is a Belarusian-Israeli chess player. |
| Boris Feodorovich Godunov was a prominent historical figure who served as the de facto regent of Russia and later became tsar, leading the country into a period of turmoil after his reign. |
| Boris Borisovich Grebenshchikov, also known as BG, is a key figure in Russian rock music and the founder of the band Aquarium. |
| Boris Diaw is a former French basketball player and current president of Metropolitans 92, known for his successful career in the NBA and Pro A league. |
| Boris Mikhailovich Kozo-Polyansky was a prominent Soviet and Russian botanist and evolutionary biologist, renowned for his groundbreaking work on symbiogenesis and cell theory. |
| Boris Grigoryevich Fyodorov was a prominent Russian economist, politician, and reformer. |
| Boris Kodjoe is a German actor and former model known for his roles in Brown Sugar, Soul Food, Code Black, The Last Man on Earth, Real Husbands of Hollywood, and Station 19. |
| Boris Vallejo is a Peruvian-American painter known for his hyper-representational works in science fiction, fantasy, and erotica, which have graced the covers of many novels and annual calendars. |
