Feminine of Borislav (glory in battle)
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Borisov
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Borisov.
Primary meaning
Descendant of Boris (battle glory)
Pronunciation: boh-REE-sof
Profile summary
Russian patronymic surname meaning 'son of Boris.' Very rare as a given name. Associated with composer Alexander Borodin's opera 'Prince Igor.' The current meaning shown for this name is Descendant of Boris (battle glory). The catalog pronunciation is listed as boh-REE-sof. It is listed alongside the related form Boris. Borisov appears in boy naming lists and modern style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Borisov is currently cataloged under Slavic (bulgarian/russian) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Descendant of Boris (battle glory).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Slavic (bulgarian/russian) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Borisov is grouped as a modern boy name. Related form for this profile: Boris. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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