Eastern European Names

Zuzana

Zuzana is a feminine name popular in Czech, Slovak, and Polish cultures, representing a Slavic variation of Susanna. The name derives from the Hebrew Shoshana, meaning 'lily' or 'rose.' Zuzana has…

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…

Iza

Polish, Czech, and Slovene short form of Izabela, variation of Izzah "pledged to God; glory, power, strength"

"pledged to God; glory, power, strength"

A short form of Izabela, popular as a stand-alone name in Slovenia where it ranks in the Top 50. It might also be used in Poland, Czechia, Georgia, Hungary, and elsewhere as a form of Izabela/lla,…

Zsuzsi

Zsuzsi is a Hungarian diminutive form of Zsuzsanna, which is the Hungarian version of Susanna or Susan. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew Shoshana, meaning "lily" or "rose." Zsuzsi…

Suzana

Suzana is a feminine name representing a variant of Susanna or Susannah, which derives from the Hebrew Shoshana meaning "lily" or "rose." This particular spelling is common in various Eastern…

Zuzanna

Slavic variation of Susannah

"lily"

Remember Zuzu, the adorable little girl you watch every Christmas in "It's a Wonderful Life"? Here's a direct path to that nickname, a lot more zesty than the more familiar Susannah.

Zsuzsanna

Hungarian, from Hebrew

"lily"

The Hungarian form of Susannah comes with zippy Z sounds and cute nicknames.

Zuzu

Czech diminutive of Susan

"lily"

This sizzling nickname Zuzu is heard every Christmas as the name of Jimmy Stewart's little girl in "It's a Wonderful Life," but we love it all year round as a lively alternative to double names like…

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…

Tanya

Russian diminutive of Tatiana

Long integrated into the U. S. name pool but still retaining some Slavic flavor, Tanya feels a bit tired; it's ready for replacement by cooler Russian choices like Sasha, Mischa, or parent name…

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.

Teodora

Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Bulgarian, Macedonian, Slovene and Serbian form of Theodora

"gift of God"

Teodora is an extremely attractive and international choice, with several equally attractive, user-friendly nicknames. Appealing short forms might include Tea, Dora, or Dory for English speakers,…

Teda

Teda is an uncommon feminine name with several possible origins. It may be derived from the Germanic element 'theud' meaning 'people' or 'race,' connecting it to names like Theda and Theodora.…

Kostya

Kostya is traditionally a masculine Russian diminutive of Konstantin (Constantine), though it appears here as feminine. In Russian culture, Kostya is a familiar, affectionate nickname rather than a…