Boris Name Meaning

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The name Boris comes from Bulgarian roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Boris below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

Boris Name Meaning

Bulgarian, Russian, Slovene, Croatian, Serbian, Macedonian, Georgian, German, HistoryFrom the Turkic name Bogoris, perhaps meaning "short" or "wolf" or "snow leopard". It was borne by the 9th-century king Boris I of...

Origin: BulgarianGender: Boy
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