Surname Borysova - Meaning and Origin

Borysova: What does the surname Borysova mean?

The last name Borysova is a Ukrainian or Russian surname derived from the root word “bor,” meaning ‘forest.' It can be translated to mean someone who is “from the forest.” The surname is thought to have originated in Ukraine, as many Ukrainian surnames are formed from place names and nature words. There are many spellings of the name, including Borysov, Borisyov, Borisyenko, Borysoff, Borysovka, Borova, Borovychenko, Borovyhin, and Boryshev.

Borysova is not an especially common name, but can be found in records from all across Ukraine and Russia, as well as other areas, including Belarus and the United States. It was particularly prevalent in the 19th and early 20th centuries, when many Ukrainian people emigrated abroad in search of better opportunities. It was also common among members of peasant families living in rural areas of Ukraine, which may explain why it is not that widespread today.

The surname Borysova could be used to provide clues regarding the family's origins or history. It could be used to trace a line of ancestors through Ukrainian lands or identify descendants of Ukrainian people who have immigrated. With further research, such as through records and other documents, information about the family’s past could be uncovered, allowing one to uncover their own or their family's story.

Borysova: Where does the name Borysova come from?

The last name Borysova is most commonly found in Eastern Europe, especially in Ukraine. The surname is an originate from the Ukrainian personal name Borys. This forename was popular among East Slavs patronymic. In Ukrainian, it is Борисова, and in other languages such as Polish and Czech, it is translated and appears as Borzysławska.

The name Borysova is one of the oldest recorded names in Ukraine, as it appears in the 11th century Kievan chronicles. The first recorded spelling was that of Mitko Borysova, from the Grand Duchy of Kiev, who lived in the 11th century.

Since then, the name Borysova has spread over the centuries, and today is a very popular name in Ukraine. According to the Ukrainian census of 2001, it was the 14th most popular surname in the nation. According to the latest findings, the name is particularly popular in the eastern regions of Ukraine, such as Donetsk, Lugansk, Chernivtsi, and Zakarpattia oblasts.

The last name Borysova is also found in Belarus, Russia, and other former Soviet countries. In Russia, the surname is spelled differently, as “Borisyova”. The Borysova surname is also scattered throughout Poland and other Central and Eastern European countries, including Lithuania, Slovakia, and Hungary.

The decreased emigration of people from these countries has prevented the dispersal of the name Borysova across the world. As a result, the surname is not widely found outside of Eastern Europe and former Soviet countries.

Variations of the surname Borysova

The surname Borysova is of Ukrainian origin and is often associated with the same-sounding 'Borshchova' or 'Boryshova'. The difference between the three spellings of the surname could depend on the historical geographical region where the surname originated.

In the Ukrainian language, the variation of the surname 'Borysova' is also known as 'Borysov' or 'Boriansky' , and in other Slavic languages this spelling is also known as 'Boresov' or 'Boresovich'.

In Russia, the name 'Borshchova' or 'Borshchov' is used, and the Russian spelling of 'Borysova' is 'Borisova'. Other Russian variations include 'Borisenko' or 'Borissenko'.

In Belarus, the surname 'Borysova' is sometimes spelled as 'Borysovich' and 'Borysovna'.

In Slovakia, the name is 'Bor+sov', and in Poland 'Bor+zova'.

In Lithuania, it is sometimes written as 'Bor+sas' and in Hungary as 'Bor+sov+y'.

In Croatia, it is 'Bor+zovic'.

In Czechia, it is 'Bor+dsova', and in Serbia it is 'Bor+dsovich'.

The surname 'Borysova' has several different variants across the Slavic languages, however, all share the same origin and all denote a person from the same Borysov family.

Famous people with the name Borysova

• 1.Violetta Borysova: Ukrainian dance instructor and teacher, well-known in Eurasian countries, and often cited in publications about Ukrainian contemporary dance.
• Igor’ Borysova: a Soviet ice hockey player who contributed to the 1988 USSR Winter Olympics.
• Yevgeni Borysova: a Ukrainian former competitive figure skater, who competed internationally.
• Volodymyr Borysova: a Ukrainian Greco-Roman wrestler who competed in the 1980 Moscow Summer Olympics.
• Dmitry Borysova: a Ukrainian-born designer, sculptor and painter specializing in contemporary jewelry design.
• Alexey Borysova: the third-place medalist of the 2006 Kupuivske Olympic Winter Games in creative ice dancing.
• Olga Borysova: a Ukrainian theatre and film actress, best known for her portrayal of Soviet heroines.
• Dmitrii Borysova: a Ukrainian graphic artist and painter, a member of the National Union of Writers and Artists of the Ukraine.
• Anastasiya Borysova: the winner of the 2008 International Short Film Festival “Peace Without Borders” award for the best short film about war.
• Elena Borsyova: a Ukrainian choreographer, dance-instructor, and ballroom dancer.
• Larysa Borysova: a 1978 Most Promising Mode of the Year, and a 1983 Most Outstanding Ukrainian Model of the Year.
• Iryna Borysova: a Ukrainian journalist and documentary film director.
• Antonina Borysova: a Soviet-era gymnast, and a 1990 World Championships gold medalist.
• Oleg Borysova: a Ukrainian wrestler, who competed in freestyle wrestling as a member of the Ukrainian national team.

Other surnames

Borysov