Boris

Boris

Uncover Hidden Boys meanings

It is widely anticipated that the name Boris has originated from the Bulgar language and means: "wolf", "short" or "snow leopard". According to another theory, this name is derived from the Bulgar language word “Bogoris” which was further borrowed from the Iranian word “bog” which means “godlike. Another meaning states that this name is the abbreviated form of Slavic name Borislav meaning “one who fights for glory”.

Detailed meaning

  • Origin: Slavonic
  • Quick Meaning: Warrior
  • Number of letters: 5, Those 5 letters total to 27
  • Gender: Boy
  • Slavic: Male Warrior. Famous Bearers: monster movie actor Boris Karloff and Russian president Boris Yeltsin
  • Russian: Male Fight. Fighter. Famous bearers: Russian writer Boris Pasternak, author of Dr Zhivagoz; Boris Godunov, Tsar of Russia from 1598 to 1605; British actor Boris Karloff, who played Frankenstein's monster in 1931

Positive traits

  • Great with other people
  • Good judge
  • Supportive
  • Broad-minded

Negative traits

  • Aloofness
  • Lack of awareness
  • Insensitive
  • Annoyed by lazy people

By Florance Saul
Oct 1, 2012