The name Borziata is found among the graffiti of Saint Nestor of Kyiv (11th century) and the Ancient Nestor of Kyiv in the patronymic Tu-dor Bъrzyatichъ. This name is derived from the Proto-Slavic adjective root *bbrz-, which means 'fast, quick, swift', using the patronymic suffix -yata. There are also names similar to Hostiata, Pidkov'yata, and others that are formed in a similar manner.
