Russian Girl Names

Annika

Swedish diminutive of Anna

"grace"

Annika is a surprise hit of recent years, inspired by golfer Sorenstam; for Trekkies, it was also the name of a 'Star Trek:Voyager' character. Some people's first memory of it might be as Pippi…

Alya

Arabic

"heavens, highborn, exalted"

Alya is most familiar in the US in its much-more-complicated form Aaliyah, the spelling used by the later singer. The traditional name of the star system Theta Serpentis, Alya is also an established…

Alisa

Variation of Alice, or Hebrew

"noble; great happiness"

Alisa is variation of Alice with a touch of international flair. Used in Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Estonia and Poland, it is also familiar in English speaking countries too. As a Hebrew name, Alisa…

Agnessa

Agnessa is a feminine name with Slavic and Greek roots, serving as a variant of Agnes. The original name Agnes derives from the Greek word 'hagnos,' meaning 'pure' or 'holy.' Agnessa emerged as a…

Anatalya

Anatalya is a feminine name that likely derives from Antalya, a beautiful coastal city in Turkey. The addition of an extra 'a' creates a more flowing, feminine version of the place name. It may also…

Anastassia

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…

Tasya

Tasya is a feminine name that originated as a Russian diminutive of Anastasia, meaning 'resurrection' or 'she who will be reborn.' It has also gained popularity in Indonesia, where it may be derived…

Anastasiya

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…

Lesya

Lesya is a feminine name with Slavic origins, particularly popular in Ukraine where it serves as a diminutive form of Oleksandra (Ukrainian variant of Alexandra). The name gained prominence through…

Anhelina

Anhelina is a feminine name with Slavic origins, particularly common in Ukrainian and Polish cultures. It's a variation of Angelina, ultimately derived from the Greek word 'angelos' meaning…

Agata

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.

Gasha

Gasha is a feminine name with diverse cultural roots. In Japanese culture, 'Gasha' (often spelled 'Gacha') relates to toy capsule vending machines, giving the name a playful, modern association. In…

Taskenka

Taskenka is a feminine name of Native American origin, specifically from Lakota Sioux traditions. It carries the beautiful meaning of 'moving horse' or 'her horse moves,' reflecting the significant…

Nastasia

Nastasia is a feminine name of Russian origin, a variant of Anastasia which means 'resurrection' in Greek. It emerged as a shortened form while retaining the elegant, sophisticated sound of the…

Nastasya

Nastasya is a feminine name with Slavic origins, derived from the Russian form of Anastasia, which means 'resurrection' in Greek. This elegant variant maintains the mystical quality of its root name…

Varvara

Russian, Greek, and Czech variation of Barbara

An interesting and appealingly international spin on Barbara, with a lot of charm and energy.

Nastya

Russian diminutive of Anastasiya, Greek

"resurrection"

A Russian diminutive of Anastasiya, also spelled as Nastia, this form is notably borne by YouTuber Anastasia Radzinskaya "Like Natsya".

Inessa

Russian variation of Ines; Spanish from Greek

"pure, chaste"

Inessa is a truly multi-cultural name, heard in Spain, Germany and Russia, and is related to the names Agnes and Ines/Inez. The singer who goes by the single name Inessa is German.

Agafia

Agafia is a feminine name of Russian and Eastern European origin, particularly associated with Orthodox Christian traditions. It derives from the Greek name Agape, meaning 'love' or 'charity' - one…

Varyusha

Varyusha is a feminine name of Russian origin, typically used as an affectionate diminutive form of Varvara (the Russian equivalent of Barbara). In Russian naming traditions, diminutives express…