Boril
Slavic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Boril
Boril derives from Slavic roots, combining "bor" (fight/battle) with the suffix "-il," meaning "fighter" or "warrior." The name is primarily used in Bulgarian and Serbian cultures, with historical prominence through Tsar Boril of Bulgaria (r.
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Etymology
Boril derives from Slavic roots, combining "bor" (fight/battle) with the suffix "-il," meaning "fighter" or "warrior." The name is primarily used in Bulgarian and Serbian cultures, with historical prominence through Tsar Boril of Bulgaria (r. 1207–1218), a medieval Orthodox Christian ruler.
Boril currently ranks #4,002 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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