Russian Girl Names
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Zilya
Zilya is a feminine name with Tatar origins, popular among Turkic peoples, particularly in regions like Tatarstan, Bashkortostan, and parts of Central Asia. The name carries meanings associated with…
Terezilya
Terezilya is a feminine name that appears to be a variant or elaboration of Teresa or Theresa. The original name derives from Greek, possibly meaning "harvester" or "from Therasia." This particular…
Tora
Norse
"thunder"
Tora is the female version of Tor or Thor, the name of the Norse god of thunder. Actress Jeanne Tripplehorn chose it for her daughter.
Valya
Diminutive of Valentina, Russian, Bulgarian, Latin
"strength, health"
A confident sounding choice with plenty of energy, Valya is a Russian and Bulgarian diminutive of Valentina and Valentin. The name was used for a character in the 2025 HBO TV series Dune: Prophecy ,…
Valka
Valka is a feminine name with Slavic origins, primarily found in Russian, Czech, and other Eastern European cultures. It often functions as a diminutive of Valentina, which derives from the Latin…
Lerka
Lerka is a feminine name with Eastern European origins, particularly found in Russian, Ukrainian, and other Slavic cultures. It often functions as a diminutive form of Valeria or Valerie, though it…
Lera
Lera is a feminine given name with multiple origins. In Slavic countries, it functions as a diminutive of Valeria, meaning 'strength' or 'health.' In Greek contexts, it may relate to names derived…
Varya
Russian
"foreign"
Short form of the Russian Varvara, a feistier version of Barbara.
Vasilisa
Feminization of Vasili, Russian from Greek
"royal, kingly"
Vasilisa is the feminine form of Vasili, the Russian translation of Basil.
Vilma
Russian, diminutive of Vilhelmina; a Polish place-name
Not much to recommend this relative of Wilma; consider Willa or Willow instead.
Venera
Venera is a feminine name with Latin roots, derived from Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty. In several Slavic languages, particularly Russian, Bulgarian, and Serbian, Venera is the direct…
Vjera
Vjera is a feminine name with Slavic origins, particularly common in Croatia, Serbia, and other South Slavic countries. The name literally translates to "faith" or "belief" in several Slavic…
Verine
Verine is a feminine name that likely derives from Latin origins, possibly connected to 'verus' meaning 'true' or 'truthful.' It may also be related to the Latin 'ver' meaning 'spring,' suggesting…
Verasha
Verasha is a contemporary feminine name that appears to be a modern creation rather than having deep historical roots. It may be an elaboration of the Latin prefix 'vera' meaning 'true,' combined…
Verinka
Verinka is a feminine name with Slavic roots, likely originating as a diminutive form of Vera, which means 'faith' in Russian. The suffix '-inka' is a Slavic endearment marker that adds warmth and…
Verina
Latin
"true"
More often spelled VERENA, this name is attached to a third century Swiss saint. But the "virtue" name VERITY, is more appealing and comes more directly to the point.
Verusya
Verusya is a delicate feminine name of Russian origin, functioning as an affectionate diminutive form of Vera. While Vera means 'faith' in Russian, derived from Latin 'verus' meaning 'true,' Verusya…
Verka
Verka is a feminine name primarily used in Slavic countries, particularly in Czech, Slovak, and Ukrainian cultures. It functions as a diminutive form of names like Vera or Veronika. Vera derives from…
Viera
Slovak; Russian variation of Vera
"truth"
With the rise of both international names and those that start with the letter V, this sharp alternative to Vera may become more familiar in the English-speaking world.
Verochka
Verochka is a feminine Russian diminutive of Vera, carrying all the warmth and affection of a beloved nickname. Vera itself derives from the Russian word for "faith," giving Verochka the same…