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Russian Names that Start With P

Updated October 2026

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There are 17 Russian names that start with the letter P for boys and girls, including Pavel, Polina, Pasha, Pasha, Praskovia, Pashenka, Pavlina, Petenka, Petya, Panas, Panya, Pyotr, Petrova, Palasha, Persey, Panya, and Parasha.

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Pavel
Russian variation of Paul
"small"
Pavel may be widespread in the former Soviet Union, but it has a somewhat impoverished image here.
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.
Pasha
Russian, diminutive of Pavel
"small, humble"
Similar in sound to Sasha, Pasha is a Russian diminutive of the name Pavel, itself a form of Paul. Also used as a title for a high ranking officer in the (now historical) Ottoman military, and as the…
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…
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…
Panas
Russian
"immortal"
Enviable meaning, but off-putting sound.
Panya
Short form of Pavel
"small"
Panya is a Russian diminutive that sounds a tad feminine to the Western sensibility.
Pyotr
Russian variation of Peter
For Americans, may prove too much of a twist on Peter.
Petrova
Russian, Bulgarian, "descendent of Peter, Petar, or Pyotr"
"descendent of Peter, Petar, or Pyotr"
A Russian and Bulgarian surname that may sound like a given name to English ears, Petrova means "descendant of Peter" (or of Petar or Pyotr: its Bulgarian and Russian forms) and would be unlikely (or…
Palasha
Russian, diminutive of Pelagia
"open sea"
Friendly Slavic rarity.
Persey
Spelling variation of Percy or form of Perseus
"one who pierces the valley; to destroy"
A spelling variation of vintage Percy or a Bulgarian, Ukrainian, and Russian form of the Greek Persey. In the first case, the pronunciation is PUR-see, while in the second, it would likely be…
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.

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