Russian Names

Slava

Slavic

"glory"

Bold and spirited sounding Slavic short form of male and female names containing the element slava "glory".

Slavka

Slavka is traditionally a masculine name in Slavic cultures, particularly found in Czech, Slovak, and other Eastern European countries. It derives from the Slavic element 'slav' meaning 'glory' or…

Rurik

Russian variation of Roderick, German

"famous ruler"

Russian form of Roderick given to a small number of American boys each year.

Rolan

Rolan is a masculine name with multiple possible origins, including as a variation of Roland, which comes from Germanic elements meaning 'fame' and 'land,' referring to someone famous throughout the…

Samoyla

Samoyla is a masculine name with Slavic origins, likely derived from the Hebrew name Samuel (meaning 'heard by God') but adapted with a distinctive Slavic suffix. This uncommon name appears primarily…

Samvel

Samvel is a masculine name of Armenian origin, derived from the Hebrew name Samuel, meaning "heard by God" or "name of God." In Armenian culture, Samvel has been widely used for centuries and remains…

Samuil

Russian; Bulgarian, from Hebrew

"told by God"

The Russian and Bulgarian variant of Samuel.

Sascha

German variation of Sasha

"defending warrior"

In Europe, this name is mostly male, but here it's more fashionable for girls. It's a diminutive of Alexander.

Serge

French variation of ancient Roman family name Sergius

"servant"

Old saints' and popes' name that went to France in the 1920s with the Russian Ballets Russes; in its Russian form, Sergei, it retains an artistic, almost effete air.

Sergei

Russian variation of Sergius

Common Russian name of one of that country's most beloved saints, known for his kindness and gentility.

Sergeyka

Sergeyka is a masculine diminutive form of Sergei (or Sergey), which is the Russian equivalent of Sergius. The name has Slavic origins, particularly Russian, where diminutive suffixes like '-ka' are…

Sergey

Sergey is a masculine name of Slavic origin, particularly common in Russian, Ukrainian, and Belarusian cultures. It derives from the Latin name Sergius, which possibly meant 'servant' or originated…

Serhiy

Serhiy is a masculine name of Ukrainian origin, serving as the Ukrainian form of Sergius or Sergey. The name derives from the Latin 'Sergius,' which was a Roman family name possibly of Etruscan…

Sergo

Sergo is a masculine name primarily associated with Georgian culture, though it's also found in other Eastern European and Mediterranean regions. It's a variant of Sergei or Sergius, ultimately…

Sergi

Sergi is a masculine name primarily used in Catalan and Russian cultures, though with different origins in each. In Catalan regions, it derives from the Latin name Sergius, which possibly has…

Sergie

Sergie is a variant spelling of Sergei, which is a Russian form of the Latin name Sergius. The name has ancient Roman roots and was borne by several early Christian saints. Sergie conveys strength…

Sergunya

Sergunya is a diminutive form of the Russian name Sergei (Сергей), which ultimately derives from the Latin name Sergius, meaning 'servant' or 'guardian.' This affectionate nickname adds the…

Serhiyko

Serhiyko is a masculine name of Ukrainian origin, representing an affectionate diminutive form of Serhiy (the Ukrainian variant of Sergius). The base name derives from the Latin 'Sergius,' which may…

Simeon

Hebrew

"he [God] has heard"

Could Simeon be the next Gideon? Parents seeking a less simple form of Simon might consider this biblical appellation that was chosen by Wynton Marsalis for his son. Simon is actually the Greek…

Stas

Stas is a masculine name primarily used in Eastern European countries, particularly Poland, Russia, and Ukraine. It functions as a diminutive of Stanislav (or Stanisław), a name composed of Slavic…