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The baby name Borut is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈbɔrut/ (BOH-root).

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Pronunciation: /ˈbɔrut/ (BOH-root)

What is the meaning of the name Borut ?

The baby name Borut is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈbɔrut/ (BOH-root).

Borut is in Origin.

Borut is a Slovene masculine given name rooted in the Common Slavic element bor-, “to fight, struggle,” yielding the sense “fighter” or “warrior.” In Slovene, bor also means “pine,” which lends associations of toughness and resilience; both readings inform the name’s folk etymology. The -ut ending reflects an old Slavic naming pattern.

Documented as the name of Borut (Boruth), the 8th‑century duke of Carantania, it reappeared in Slovene use during the national revival and rose in the 20th century, borne by figures such as statesman Borut Pahor. The name remains most frequent in Slovenia and nearby South Slavic regions but is uncommon elsewhere. Variants and related forms include the medieval Boruth, plus cognates built on bor-: Boris, Borislav, and Borivoj/Borivoje; feminine counterparts include Borislava. Common short forms in the Balkans are Boro and Bore.

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Famous people with the name Borut

Borut Pahor Politician · Born 1963 · Slovenia Borut Pahor is a Slovenian politician best known for serving as the President of Slovenia from 2012 to 2022. Before his presidency, he was the Prime Minister of Slovenia from 2008 to 2012. Pahor has been a significant figure in Slovenian politics for decades, contributing to the country's development and international relations.

Borut – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
SI 0 #33 53 1,612
SI Boys 0 #38 291 3,402
RS Boys 0 #154 1 2,277
HR 0 #180 2 2,081
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
HR Boys 0 #251 9 3,997
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,455 17 10,046

Borut is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Borut

Borut is predominantly a boy's name.
Borut is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈbɔrut/ (BOH-root).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Boro, Borko and Borček.
Yes — 1 notable people named Borut are in our database, including Borut Pahor (Politician).