Boris
Boris is a masculine given name used in many Slavic countries and beyond. It is historically associated with Boris I of Bulgaria, a 9th-century ruler who Christianized the state, an event that contributed to the spread of the name in the region.
The exact origin is uncertain. In Slavic onomastics it is often treated as independent or as a
Today, the name is common in Bulgaria, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine and neighboring countries, and remains recognizable
Notable people named Boris include Boris Johnson, British politician and former prime minister; Boris Becker, German
In fiction, Boris appears as a character name in various works, such as Boris Badenov, the comical