Russian Names

Steshka

Steshka is a feminine name likely of Slavic origin, possibly functioning as a diminutive form of Stefania or other names derived from Stephen (meaning "crown" or "garland"). In Russian and other…

Stepa

Stepa is a feminine name with Slavic origins, primarily used in Russia and Eastern European countries. It functions as a diminutive form of Stefania (feminine) or Stepan (masculine, the Slavic form…

Ania

Ania is a feminine name with Slavic origins, particularly popular in Poland and other Eastern European countries. It functions as a diminutive form of Anna, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew…

Stesha

Stesha is a feminine name that functions primarily as a diminutive of Stephanie or Anastasia. With Slavic origins, particularly in Russian naming traditions, Stesha represents an affectionate,…

Lidija

Latvian; Lithuanian; Slovene; Croatian; Serbian, from Greek

"woman from Lydia"

A variant spelling of Lydia used in several European countries.

Syuzanna

Syuzanna is a distinctive variation of the classic name Susanna, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'lily' or 'rose.' This particular spelling reflects Eastern European influences, particularly…

Svetlana

Russian

"star"

Popular Russian name, familiar here via author Svetlana Stalin, the dictator's daughter.

Tama

Tama is a feminine name with multicultural origins and meanings. In Māori tradition, it typically means 'child' or 'son' though it's used for girls in other contexts. In Japanese, Tama can mean…

Tomochka

Tomochka is a feminine name of Slavic origin, primarily used in Russian culture. It serves as an affectionate diminutive form of Tamara or sometimes Tomila. The '-ochka' suffix in Russian indicates…

Tamarka

Tamarka is an uncommon feminine name that likely developed as an elaboration of Tamara or Tamar. With roots in Hebrew, Tamar means 'date palm' or 'palm tree,' symbolizing fertility and beauty in…

Lyuka

Lyuka is a delicate feminine name with possible Slavic or Japanese influences. In Slavic contexts, it may be related to names like Luka or Luca, ultimately derived from Latin roots meaning "light" or…

Tatiana

Russian, from Latin family name Tatius, meaning unknown

Classic yet spritely, Tatiana has long been familiar and popular in Russia and Eastern Europe, though it wasn't until the 80s that it caught on in the English-speaking world. With short forms Tiana,…

Tatjana

German, Finnish, Estonian, Slovene, Croatian, Serbian

"from Latin family name"

Tatjana is an interesting twist on an already uncommon name, borne by German-born supermodel Tatjana Patitz. Note that as j is pronounced as y in German, the name is spoken just like sisters Tatiana…

Tatyana

Spelling variation of Tatiana

Tatyana, an alternate spelling of the lovely Tatiana, definitely has its followers.

Tati

Short form of Tatiana

Argentine model Tati Cotliar is bringing notice to this shortening of the classic Russian name Tatiana. Tati is cute but teasable; you may need to have supermodel looks and poise to pull it off.

Taisiya

Taisiya is a feminine name of Greek origin, derived from the Greek name Thaïs (Θαΐς). It gained particular popularity in Russia and other Slavic countries, where it has been used since medieval…

Theodosia

Greek

"gift of God"

This feminine form of Theodosius has long been buried deep in the attic, but might be a good discovery for the parent who wants to move beyond Theodora. Vice President Aaron Burr named a daughter…

Fedosia

Fedosia is a feminine name with Greek and Russian origins. It derives from the Greek name Theodosia, meaning 'gift of God,' and was adapted into Russian as Феодосия (Feodosiya). This elegant,…

Evgenia

Modern Greek, Russian, and Bulgarian form of Eugenia

"well-born, noble"

Used as the modern Greek form of Eugenia and as an alternative transcription of the Russian Yevgeniya, and the Bulgarian Evgeniya, this name is pronounced differently depending on location and…

Lyuda

Lyuda is a feminine name of Slavic origin, primarily used in Russian, Ukrainian, and other Eastern European cultures. It functions as a diminutive form of Lyudmila, which combines the Slavic elements…