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Variation of Agnessa, Russian from Greek
"pure, viriginal"
In the US, Anessa reads as Vanessa with the V lobbed off. But it's actually missing a G — that from Agnessa, the Russian variation of Agnes.
Russian form of Hebrew JEHOIAKIM
"God will establish"
This strong and commanding Russian name is pronounced ah-KEEM.
Anastasiya is a feminine name of Greek origin meaning 'resurrection' or 'she who will rise again.' This Slavic variation of Anastasia is particularly popular in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and other…
Anastassia is a feminine variation of Anastasia, which comes from Greek origins meaning 'resurrection' or 'one who will be reborn.' This elegant name carries historic significance, having been used…
Aleksei is a masculine name of Russian origin, representing the Slavic form of Alexius or Alexis, ultimately derived from the Greek 'alexein' meaning 'to defend' or 'to help.' This powerful name has…
Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Polish, Slovene, Russian, Croatian, Serbian variation of Agatha
Agata is an Agatha form widely used throughout Europe. And the hard t may be more appealing to your ear than the th sound.
Amaliya is a feminine name with Slavic origins, representing a variant spelling of Amalia or Amelia. These names derive from the Germanic word 'amal,' meaning 'work' or 'labor,' suggesting…
Russian and Ukrainian form of Athena, Romanian
"from Athens; bilberry"
A multicultural name with two quite different meanings, Afina is the Russian and Ukrainian form of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom and war, and a Romanian name, derived from afin meaning…
Russian, from Greek
"from the east, rising sun"
A sweet and gentle-sounding Russian name with a sunny meaning, typically nicknamed Tolya in Russia. It can also be written as Anatoli or Anatoliy.
Literature
"starlight seen for the last time"
A whimsical choice from the 1923 sci-fi novel Aelita by Aleksey Tolstoy, the name belongs to a Martian princess who lives on Mars in an advanced yet divided society. In the book (and its subsequent…
Diminutive of Yelena, Russian
"bright and shining light"
New name in the pool of international names, added by lovely supermodel Alyona Osmanova.
Galician diminutive of Olalla, or Russian, Ukrainian Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian, or Danish
"sweetly speaking"
A short form of Alexandra and Alice used everywhere from Russia to Spain. A fresh alternative to Allie.
Variation of Yelena or Helen
One of the many international variations of the classic Helen.
Aronoa is a masculine name with mysterious origins, possibly deriving from Basque or creative modern naming traditions. It may be related to the Basque name 'Arano,' meaning 'valley' or could be a…
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…
Arinka is a feminine name with Slavic and Russian origins, functioning as a diminutive form of names like Arina or Irina. These names ultimately derive from the Greek 'Eirene,' meaning 'peace.' The…
Alalija appears to be an extremely rare feminine name with uncertain etymology. It may have Baltic or Slavic origins, potentially related to names like Alina or Alisa, or could be a unique creation.…
Georgian; Russian; Ukrainian, from Greek
A sweet and gentle-sounding name with a sunny meaning, typically nicknamed Tolya in Russia. Depending on the country of origin, it can also be written as Anatoli or Anatoliy.
Russian from Greek
"Arcadia"
Nice, bouncy three-syllable rhythm, à la Jeremy and Barnaby.
Russian, diminutive of Ann
"grace"
A lively, affectionate Russian pet name that is never given as a full name in its homeland, but has found some popularity in upper-crusty British society. It's also a surprising cultural crossover…