Eastern European Names

Ksenia

Ksenia is a feminine name with deep Slavic roots, particularly popular in Russia, Ukraine, and other Eastern European countries. Derived from the Greek word "xenos" meaning "stranger" or…

Zena

Variation of Xenia, Greek

"guest, hospitality"

Familiar through the similarly pronounced TV Warrior Princess, Xena, this name ultimately derives from the Greek Xenia, meaning "guest, foreigner, hospitality". Familiar in the early 19th century in…

Aksiniya

Aksiniya is a feminine name of Russian and Slavic origin, representing a cultural variant of the Greek name Xenia, which means 'hospitality' or 'foreign.' The name carries deep historical roots in…

Zenda

Persian

"sacred"

Anyone who remembers the classic novel or film "The Prisoner of Zenda" would find this an odd choice.

Zenia

Zenia is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the Greek name Xenia, meaning "hospitality" or "foreign," reflecting the ancient Greek concept of welcoming strangers.…

Oksanochka

Oksanochka is a feminine name of Ukrainian and Russian origin. It's the affectionate diminutive form of Oksana, which derives from the Greek name Xenia meaning 'hospitality' or 'foreign.' In Slavic…

Ryszardy

Ryszardy is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be derived from the Polish masculine name Ryszard, which is equivalent to Richard. The added '-y' ending feminizes the traditionally male name,…

Zarya

Slavic mythology name

In Slavic myth, this name belonged to the water priestess and protector of warriors.

Zelenka

Czech

"green"

A Czech surname derived from the word for "green", which has a certain spark.

Zinaida

Russian, Lithuanian, Latvian, Ukrainian, and Belarusian form of Zenaida, Greek

"life of Zeus; dedicated to Zeus"

A name is a bright, sharp sound and an air of antiquity, Zinaida is associated with genus of white-winged doves, a first-century saint and doctor, and the highest of the Greek gods. This particular…

Rez

Hungarian

"having copper-colored hair"

A beyond unusual choice for a little redhead.

Zinovia

Variation of Zenobia, Greek

"force of Zeus"

Zinovia and Zenobia might be thought of as mythological adjacent names, with their meaning connected to Zeus, king of the Gods. The name Zinovia was given to fewer than ten baby girls in the US last…

Zefiryn

Zefiryn is a rare feminine name with possible roots in Greek mythology, likely derived from 'Zephyros' (Latinized as Zephyrus), the god of the west wind. The name evokes the gentle, warm western…

Živanka

Slavic

"full of life"

A vibrant and lively name, Živanka is likely to be a variation of Živa or Živana. Deriving from the Old Slavic word živŭ meaning "alive, living", it is also related to a Slavic goddess, associated…

Zoyechka

Zoyechka is a feminine name of Russian origin, functioning as an affectionate diminutive form of Zoya. In Russian naming traditions, adding the suffix "-echka" creates a tender, endearing version of…

Zoia

Slavic variation of Zoe

See ZOE.

Zoya

Russian and Greek variation of Zoe, Greek

"life"

Now that Zoe is getting wildly popular in the U.S. and the U.K. -- one poll puts it at number one in Wales -- parents may start hunting down fresh twists like this.

Zoyenka

Zoyenka is a feminine name with Slavic influences, likely a diminutive or elaborate form based on Zoya. The root name Zoya has Greek origins meaning 'life.' The suffix '-enka' is commonly used in…

Zoa

Greek

"life"

Possibly a variation of the ultra-popular Greek Zoe, Zoa was given to around 2 dozen baby girls each recent year.

Izabele

Izabele is a distinctive variation of the classic name Isabel, which derives from the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning 'God is my oath.' This particular spelling adds a European flair, resembling…