The name Avdotya is a girl's name meaning "to be well pleased".

A Russian variant of the Greek Eudocia, Avdotya appears in Dostoevsky's novel, <em>Crime and Punishment</em> in which it is borne by the strong-willed sister of the protagonist. She is often referred to by the diminutive form, Dunya.
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Also spelled Avdotia, the name is considered old fashioned in Russia, and while the alternative variant Yevdokia is seen as a little fresher, they are not currently popular. 


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