Boris
Boris (name) means a male given name of Slavic origin. Example: “Boris moved to London to study economics.”
How to use Boris
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common Slavic first name for men.
Word forms
Borises plural
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_____ moved to London to study economics.
Etymology
Borrowed from Bulgarian, ultimately from an older Slavic name.
Rhymes for Boris
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What does “Boris” mean?
The word “Boris” means a male given name of Slavic origin. In plain terms, a common Slavic first name for men.
How do you pronounce “Boris”?
“Boris” is pronounced BO-rihs (/ˈbɔɹɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Boris” in a sentence?
Here is “Boris” used in a sentence: “Boris moved to London to study economics.”
What part of speech is “Boris”?
“Boris” is a name.
Is “Boris” a common word?
“Boris” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What name is 'Boris' a short form of?
Boris is a Slavic male given name that is sometimes used as a short form of longer names such as Borislav. It is also very widely used as a full name in its own right rather than only as a nickname.
Which countries commonly use the name Boris?
Boris is a traditional male name across many Slavic-speaking countries, including Russia, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Croatia. It has also spread into Western Europe and English-speaking countries.
Is there a female version of the name Boris?
Boris itself is traditionally a masculine name. Related feminine names built on the same Slavic root include Borislava, which is used as a woman's name in several Eastern European countries.
Is Boris a first name or a surname?
Boris is chiefly a male given (first) name of Slavic origin. It can appear as a family surname in some cultures, but its primary use is as a personal first name.