Russian Girl Names
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Olena
Ukrainian, Hawaiian
"torch, shining light; turmeric, yellow, ginger"
This chic Ukrainian form of Helen is relatively unknown outside of its native country, but it definitely has international appeal. Olia or Olenka are the usual Ukrainian diminutives, but tomboyish…
Olesya
Olesya is a feminine name of Slavic origin, particularly popular in Russia, Ukraine, and other Eastern European countries. It derives from the ancient Slavic name Aleks, meaning 'defender' or…
Olga
Slavic variation of Helga, Norse
"holy"
This Slavic form of the Norse name Helga is a classic in many Slavic countries, including Russia and Poland, where it currently ranks within the Top 100 girl names. It has historically ranked among…
Olyusha
Olyusha is a distinctively feminine Russian name, functioning as an affectionate diminutive form of Olga. The root name Olga derives from Old Norse 'Helga,' meaning 'holy' or 'blessed.' In Russian…
Olka
Olka is a feminine name with Slavic origins, particularly found in Polish, Russian, and Ukrainian communities. It likely developed as a diminutive or variant form of names like Olga or Aleksandra.…
Olenka
Olenka is a charming feminine name with Slavic origins, primarily used in Ukrainian, Polish, and Russian cultures. It serves as a diminutive form of Olena (Ukrainian) or Olga (Russian), names derived…
Olya
Russian variation of Olga
"hearty, holy"
Makes the intriguing Olga even more so.
Orina
Russian variation of Irene
Better: Irina.
Palasha
Russian, diminutive of Pelagia
"open sea"
Friendly Slavic rarity.
Panya
African, Swahili; or, Russian, diminutive of Stephania
"mouse, tiny one; or, crowned one"
Panya is a multicultural possibility with a sound that's pleasing to the English-speaking ear, though the Swahili translation, which might also be "rat," makes it less than savory as an African name.
Parasha
Russian
"born on Good Friday"
Slavic possibility for a girl born during the Easter season.
Pasha
Diminutive of Pavel or Praskovya, Russian
"small, humble; preparation"
Sweet and soft but outdoorsy too, Pasha could make an interesting alternative to Sasha. Typically used as a diminutive for Russian male names like Pavel, it has also been used for the feminine name…
Praskovia
Praskovia is a feminine Slavic name of Greek origin, derived from 'paraskeve' meaning 'preparation' or 'Friday' (the day of preparation before the Sabbath). Historically significant in Russian…
Polina
Russian and Basque, feminine variation of Paul
This version of the more familiar Paulina is occasionally used in the US, though some may see it as relating more to the word pole than to the classic Paul.
Pashenka
Pashenka is a feminine Russian diminutive name, most often used as an affectionate form of names like Praskovia or Pavel. This endearing nickname carries the warmth and intimacy typical of Russian…
Pavlina
Pavlina is a feminine name with Slavic origins, representing the female form of Paul (from Latin 'Paulus' meaning 'small' or 'humble'). Particularly popular in Eastern European countries like the…
Petenka
Petenka is a rare feminine name with Slavic origins, likely derived as a diminutive form of 'Peter' or 'Petra.' In Slavic languages, the suffix '-enka' is often used to create affectionate, feminine…
Petya
Bulgarian variation of Petra or Peter, Greek
"stone"
Petya is a popular name in its native Bulgaria, where according to a 2016 study, it was the 9th most used feminine name among women of all ages. While it hasn't made the Top 10 in recent years, it…
Rakhila
Rakhila is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, serving as a variant of Rachel, which means 'ewe' or 'female sheep.' This spelling variation likely emerged through transliteration from different…
Rahil
Rahil is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins, found in Arabic, Hebrew, and Indian traditions. In Arabic, it means 'traveler' or 'one who embarks on a journey,' while in Hebrew it's related…