בוריס
Meaning of the name בוריס
Boris is a name of ancient Slavic origin that became popular among Russian and Eastern European Jews during the 19th and 20th centuries. The name derives from the ancient Slavic root 'Bor' meaning 'battle', 'struggle' or 'warrior', conveying a sense of strength, courage and bravery. In Slavic culture, the name Boris carries the meaning of a brave warrior, a strong leader and a person of determination and fortitude. The name spread among Jewish communities in Eastern Europe as part of the process of integration into Russian and European society, with many Russian Jews adopting it as a modern secular name. During the 20th century, the name Boris became a symbol of Jewish-Russian culture, borne by many intellectuals, artists, scientists and community leaders. The name projects an aura of inner strength, ability to face challenges and determination to achieve goals. In Israel, the name Boris is particularly common among immigrants from the former Soviet Union, carrying with it the rich cultural heritage of Russian Jewry. Although it is a name foreign to original Hebrew tradition, it has taken root in Israeli culture and become an integral part of the diverse mosaic of names that characterizes Israeli society. Psychologically, the name Boris grants its bearer a sense of self-confidence, power and ability to cope with difficulties. People bearing this name are often perceived as individuals with strong character, determination and impressive presence. The name also conveys a sense of connection to a rich cultural heritage, to the history of European Jewry and to the Russian intellectual tradition. In the modern era, the name Boris also carries values of multiculturalism, openness to the world and ability to bridge different cultures. It represents the generation of immigrants who brought with them their culture, language and traditions, enriching Israeli culture with diversity and richness.
The name בוריס with vowels
בּוֹרִיס
The name בוריס in English
Boris | Borys
בוריס is mainly suitable for
Boy
Is the name בוריס considered international
Yes
Origin of the name בוריס from Kabbalah
From a Kabbalistic perspective, the name Boris represents the soul's inner strength to face life's trials. The letters B-O-R-I-S symbolize the journey from the house of the soul (B) through divine connection (O/Vav) to the head and intellect (R), creation (I/Yud) and completion (S/Samech). The name carries an energy of courage, overcoming obstacles and the ability to transform challenges into opportunities for growth.
Gematria value for the name בוריס
278
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2
ב
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6
ו
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200
ר
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10
י
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60
ס
Numerology value for the name בוריס
8
=
2
ב
+
6
ו
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200
ר
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10
י
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60
ס
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278
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2
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7
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8
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17
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1
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7
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8
Famous people named בוריס
Boris Yeltsin - former President of Russia | Boris Gelfand - Israeli chess grandmaster | Boris Pasternak - Russian writer and Nobel Prize laureate | Boris Becker - German tennis champion | Boris Johnson - former British Prime Minister | Boris Eifman - Russian choreographer
Total times the name בוריס was registered
231 times
Graph of the name בוריס
* Source: Central Bureau of Statistics. As of April 2022