Name: Boris
Ever wondered the meaning and origin of the name Boris?
Ever wondered the meaning and origin of the name Boris?
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- Glorious in battle
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- BOH riss
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Originally thought to come from the Russian 'Bogoris' meaning 'small', the name Boris is now considered a short form of 'Borislav', comprising the Russian words for 'battle' and 'glory'. Namesakes include Boris Becker (tennis), Boris Johnson (controversial MP) and the late Russian president Boris Yeltsin.
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