Russian Names that Start With N

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…

Nadya

Slavic and Russian

"hope"

Nadya and Nadia are Eastern European short forms -- for the more difficult Nadezhda -- now fully accepted on their own.

Nadyuska

Nadyuska is a feminine name with Slavic origins, particularly from Russian naming traditions. It represents a diminutive or affectionate form of names like Nadezhda (meaning 'hope') with the addition…

Nadyenka

Nadyenka is a feminine name with Slavic origins, functioning as an affectionate diminutive of Nadezhda, which means "hope" in Russian. This elaborately beautiful name carries the warmth of Russian…

Nadenka

Nadenka is a feminine name of Russian origin, functioning as an affectionate diminutive of Nadezhda, which means 'hope' in Russian. The suffix '-enka' adds a sense of endearment and tenderness to the…

Nata

Nata is a feminine name with multicultural origins. In Slavic languages, particularly Russian, it serves as a diminutive of Natalia or Natasha, names derived from the Latin 'natalis' meaning…