name
Jorge Luis Borges
HOR-heh loo-EES BOR-hes
ˈxɔːrxe luˈiːs ˈbɔːrxesListen
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Syllable breakdown
JorgeLuisBorges
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Spanish — Jorge (George) + Luis (Louis) + Borges (family name).
- Meaning
- Argentine writer (1899–1986) considered one of the most significant literary figures of the 20th century; known for short stories exploring labyrinths, infinity, and mirrors.
Common mispronunciations
JORG loo-EES BOR-jesHOR-hes BOOR-ges
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