By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Russian variation of Olga
"hearty, holy"
Makes the intriguing Olga even more so.
Russian variation of Irene
Better: Irina.
Russian, diminutive of Pelagia
"open sea"
Friendly Slavic rarity.
African, Swahili; or, Russian, diminutive of Stephania
"mouse, tiny one; or, crowned one"
Panya is a multicultural possibility with a sound that's pleasing to the English-speaking ear, though the Swahili translation, which might also be "rat," makes it less than savory as an African name.
Russian
"born on Good Friday"
Slavic possibility for a girl born during the Easter season.
Diminutive of Pavel or Praskovya, Russian
"small, humble; preparation"
Sweet and soft but outdoorsy too, Pasha could make an interesting alternative to Sasha. Typically used as a diminutive for Russian male names like Pavel, it has also been used for the feminine name…
Praskovia is a feminine Slavic name of Greek origin, derived from 'paraskeve' meaning 'preparation' or 'Friday' (the day of preparation before the Sabbath). Historically significant in Russian…
Pashenka is a feminine Russian diminutive name, most often used as an affectionate form of names like Praskovia or Pavel. This endearing nickname carries the warmth and intimacy typical of Russian…
Pavlina is a feminine name with Slavic origins, representing the female form of Paul (from Latin 'Paulus' meaning 'small' or 'humble'). Particularly popular in Eastern European countries like the…
Petenka is a rare feminine name with Slavic origins, likely derived as a diminutive form of 'Peter' or 'Petra.' In Slavic languages, the suffix '-enka' is often used to create affectionate, feminine…
Bulgarian variation of Petra or Peter, Greek
"stone"
Petya is a popular name in its native Bulgaria, where according to a 2016 study, it was the 9th most used feminine name among women of all ages. While it hasn't made the Top 10 in recent years, it…
Rakhila is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, serving as a variant of Rachel, which means 'ewe' or 'female sheep.' This spelling variation likely emerged through transliteration from different…
Rakhil is a feminine name that represents a transliteration of the Hebrew name Rachel (רָחֵל) into Slavic languages, particularly Russian. The name means 'ewe' or 'female sheep' in Hebrew and carries…
Greek variation of Rebecca
"to tie, bind"
Polish and Russian variation of Roxane
Plausible name for parents with Slavic roots, known as the wife of Alexander the Great.
Romochka is a feminine diminutive form derived from the Russian name Roman. It carries the affectionate and endearing quality typical of Russian diminutives, formed by adding the suffix '-ochka' to…
Romanadya is an exceptionally rare feminine name with a lyrical quality and exotic flair. It may be a creative elaboration of Romana, the feminine form of Roman, meaning 'from Rome' or 'of Roman…
Bulgarian
"hollyhock; rose"
A botanical name of Bulgarian origin, it could refer to plants from the Alcea genus, or be a variation on the Macedonian name, Ruža, meaning "rose".
Ruza is a feminine name of Slavic origin, primarily found in Croatian, Serbian, and Hungarian cultures. It derives from the word for 'rose' (ruža) in several Slavic languages, connecting the name…
Indian, Hindi
"Lord Vishnu"
An epithet of Lord Vishnu in Hindu legend.
