Russian Names that Start With N
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Nelya
English, diminutive of Helen, Eleanor, et al: "bright, shining one"
"bright, shining one"
Nikita
Russian, Sanskrit
"victor; house"
Sharp and spiky with international potential, as a feminine name, Nikita has its roots in Hindi, Marathi, and ultimately Sanskrit. It comes from niketa , meaning "home, habitation", and may also be…
Nika
Russian, diminutive of Veronika; Slovenian; Croatian, feminine form of Nicholas
Enticing modern nickname name possibility.
Natan
Variation of Nathan, Hebrew
"given"
For jet-setting parents or those with many cultural backgrounds, a name that is workable across various languages is often a priority. Natan is a great option, as it is a familiar name in many…
Nikita
Russian cognate of Greek Aniketos
"unconquered"
A popular choice in Russia, Nikita is a sharp, zippy choice that became heavily associated with the Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev in the 50s and 60s. Derived from the Greek name Niketas meaning…
Nessa
Scandinavian
"headlands, promontory"
Like its cousin Tessa, Nessa -- a shortening of Vanessa or Agnes or Anastasia among other possibilities -- is an attractive nickname that can stand on its own.
Natashya
Variation of Natasha
"born on Christmas Day"
Tori Amos added a little extra something to the already pretty elaborate Natasha for her daughter's name.
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".
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…
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…
Nada
Arabic, Serbian, Croatian, Slovene, Macedonian
"dew at sunrise; hope"
Concise Nada is a cross-cultural choice with pleasant meanings. In Arabic, it is derived from nadan meaning "dew, moisture", though other possible translations include "caller" and "goodness". As a…