Russian Names that Start With O

Odessa

Russian form of Odesa, Ukrainian place-name

"voyage"

Odessa, (transcribed as Odesa in Ukrainian) is a Ukrainian port city and was given its name by Catherine the Great, who was inspired by Homer's Odyssey . It would make an original and intriguing…

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…

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…

Oksana

Russian from Hebrew

"praise to God"

Ukrainian figure-skating champion Oksana Baiul made it known here.

Orina

Russian variation of Irene

Better: Irina.

Oksanochka

Oksanochka is a feminine name of Ukrainian and Russian origin. It's the affectionate diminutive form of Oksana, which derives from the Greek name Xenia meaning 'hospitality' or 'foreign.' In Slavic…

Ofeliya

Russian, Azerbaijan, Ukrainian, and Bulgarian form of Ophelia, Greek "help"

"help"

A variation of the arty and elegant Shakespearian name, Ofeliya is sometimes used in Russia, the Ukraine, and Bulgaria, and in Azerbaijan, where it is likely transcribed as Ofeliya, with the dotted…

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…

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.