Boris

/ˈbɔrɪs/ noun

A Russian masculine given name, historically associated with Russian royalty and famous figures.

From Old Bulgarian/Slavic origins, Boris likely derives from the Slavic root 'bor-' meaning 'battle' or 'fight,' making it literally 'fighter' in ancient Slavic language.

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