Boriska
b(o)-ris-ka,
bor(i)-ska
Origin:Hungarian
Meaning:Foreign, stranger; To fight
Boriska is a feminine name of Hungarian origin. Based on the Hungarian Borbála, it ultimately comes from the Greek name Barbara, meaning “foreign” or “stranger.” While the name historically referred to anyone who wasn’t Greek, it can now encourage your little one to learn more about different cultures in the world outside of their own. Boriska may also have links to Boris, a Slavic title that means “to fight,” from the element bor. With a fierce side to this name, baby Boriska will definitely have a fighting spirit throughout their life.
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Sources
Behind the Name, Boriska, November 2020
Behind the Name, Borbála, November 2019
Ancestry, Boris Family History
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