Russian Names that Start With L

Lia

Diminutive of names ending in -lia or Italian, Portuguese and Greek variation of Leah

"weary"

Short, sweet, and clear, Lia is used throughout Europe, across America, and in some areas of Asia and Africa, making it a truly international and versatile choice. On one hand, Lia can be a short…

Lara

Russian, diminutive of Larissa or Larisa

"citadel"

This is an alternative to Laura or Lauren made romantic by Dr Zhivago , and badass by video-game heroine Lara Croft. In mythology, Lara was a nymph in Ovid's Fasti known for her beauty and inability…

Larissa

English, German, and Portuguese variation of Larisa, Greek and Russian

"citadel"

Daintily pretty without being frilly, Larissa is familiar but more quietly used than its sound-alikes Melissa and Alyssa. Though this is the more common variation in the Western World, the original…

Lilia

Spanish, Italian and Russian

"lily"

Lilia is pretty double L name that makes for sparkly, floral choice with plenty of international flair. More distinctive that Lily, less popular than Liliana, Lia, and Lilian, Lilia was a new entry…

Lida

Russian diminutive of Lidia; Scandinavian diminutive of Alida; variation of Leda, Greek

"woman from Lydia; noble; happy"

Multicultural mini name with an intuitive pronunciation — it's a recipe for success, yet Lida remains under the radar.

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…

Lidia

Portuguese, Spanish, Polish, Romanian, from Greek

"woman from Lydia"

A spelling variant of Lydia used in parts of Southern & Eastern Europe.

Liya

Hebrew

"I am with God"

The first name of Ethiopian supermodel Liya (pronounced like Leah) Kebede is also a Russian variation of Lia and Lily. Rather than using Liya, English speakers will do better to call a child Leah or…

Lelya

Lelya is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Leila or Layla, names with Arabic origins meaning 'night' or 'dark beauty.' Alternatively, it could be related to the…

Liliya

Russian; Bulgarian; Ukrainian

"lily"

Pronounced like Lillia, Liliya is the cognate of Lily in various Slavic languages.

Luyiza

Luyiza is a feminine name with Slavic origins, representing a variation of Louisa or Louise, ultimately derived from the Germanic name Ludwig, meaning "famous warrior" or "renowned fighter." This…

Lutza

Russian variation of Louise, feminine variation of Louis, German and French

"renowned warrior"

Lutza is largely unknown in the English-speaking world and might remain that way, due to its resemblance to klutz.

Luba

Russian, Slavic, Yiddish, "love, lover, dear"

"love, lover, dear"

Its association with the word liebe gives this name an endearing, adored aura.

Lizija

Lizija is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a creative variation of Elizabeth or Liza with an Eastern European or Baltic influence, particularly in the spelling pattern. The "ija" ending…

Lyudmila

Lyudmila is a feminine Slavic name with deep historical roots, particularly in Russian, Ukrainian, and Belarusian cultures. The name derives from two Slavic elements: 'lyud' meaning 'people' and…

Lyuda

Lyuda is a feminine name of Slavic origin, primarily used in Russian, Ukrainian, and other Eastern European cultures. It functions as a diminutive form of Lyudmila, which combines the Slavic elements…

Lyuka

Lyuka is a delicate feminine name with possible Slavic or Japanese influences. In Slavic contexts, it may be related to names like Luka or Luca, ultimately derived from Latin roots meaning "light" or…

Lidija

Latvian; Lithuanian; Slovene; Croatian; Serbian, from Greek

"woman from Lydia"

A variant spelling of Lydia used in several European countries.

Lydie

Lydie is a feminine name with French origins, representing the French form of Lydia. The name traces back to ancient times, derived from the historic region of Lydia in Asia Minor (modern Turkey).…

Lidiya

Lidiya is a feminine name of Slavic origin, representing a variation of Lydia, which derives from the ancient Greek name Λυδία (Lydia), referring to a person from Lydia, a region in Asia Minor. This…