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