Borja
Spanish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Borja
The given name 'Borja' is derived from the Basque language, meaning 'young warrior' or 'youthful vigor'.
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Etymology
The given name 'Borja' is derived from the Basque language, meaning 'young warrior' or 'youthful vigor'. It is commonly used in Spain, particularly in the Basque Country, and has historical connections to the Catholic Church, as Saint Francis Borgia, a Spanish nobleman and Jesuit priest, was a notable figure in the 16th century.
Borja currently ranks #9,037 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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