Russian Girl Names

Bela

Czech

"white"

Since this is strictly a male name in Slavic cultures, better to stick with the "Bella" spelling here.

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…

Zaliv

Zaliv is an unusual feminine name with Slavic origins, particularly found in Russian language where 'zaliv' means 'bay' or 'gulf'. This nature-inspired name evokes images of water, coastlines, and…

Varvara

Russian, Greek, and Czech variation of Barbara

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

Sharlotta

Sharlotta is a distinctive feminine variant of Charlotte, which ultimately derives from the masculine name Charles, meaning 'free man' or 'warrior.' This particular spelling adds an exotic flair to…

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".

Kostenka

Kostenka is a rare feminine name likely of Slavic origin. It may be derived from East Slavic languages, possibly as a diminutive form of names containing the root 'kost' (meaning 'bone' or 'firm').…

Kotik

Kotik is an uncommon feminine name with Slavic origins, particularly found in Russian culture. The name derives from the Russian word 'kot,' meaning 'cat,' with the '-ik' suffix acting as a…

Konstantin

Konstantin as a feminine name represents an unusual gender crossover, as it is traditionally a masculine name of Latin origin meaning 'constant' or 'steadfast.' Derived from the name Constantine, it…

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…

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.

Darya

Russian or Persian, variation of Daria or feminine form of Darius

"kingly; possessing goodness; the sea"

The beguiling Darya is the name of a character in Tolstoy's Anna Karenina. As a Russian name, it's a spelling variation of Daria, while in Iran, it's a girl's name that means "the sea".

Dariya

Dariya is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Slavic countries, particularly Russia and Ukraine, it's a variation of Daria, derived from the Persian name Daraya meaning 'sea' or from…

Dasha

Diminutive of Dariya or Darya, Russian

"possessing goodness"

An energetic — dare we say dashing — Russian diminutive of Darya that hasn't caught on in the same way as Sasha has in the English speaking world. Singer Dasha (born Anna Dasha Novotny) , actress,…

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…

Mika

Japanese, Slovene, Hebrew, English, Greek

"beautiful fragrance; who is like God?; follower of Demeter"

Mika is a sparky and stylish Japanese girls' name that translates easily to English. Also used as a Slovene and Hebrew diminutive for Mihaela and Michaela, as an alternative spelling to the Biblical…

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…

Doroteya

Doroteya is a feminine name with Greek origins, serving as a variation of Dorothy or Dorothea. The name derives from the Greek words 'doron' meaning 'gift' and 'theos' meaning 'God', thus translating…

Varenka

Varenka is a feminine name of Slavic origin, primarily used in Russian and Eastern European cultures. It functions as a diminutive or affectionate form of Varvara, which is the Slavic equivalent of…

Asya

Turkish; Russian and Bulgarian diminutive of Anastasia

"Asia; resurrection"

Asya has dual origins: it is both the Turkish word for Asia (the continent), and a short form of Anastasia in Russian and Bulgarian. Beyond that, it is a beautiful example of a "travelling light"…