Slavic Names that Start With R

Romi

Hebrew

"my height; my exaltation"

Despite their similarities, Romi and Romy are not related etymologically. Romy is a diminutive of Rosemary, Romilly, or Rome, while Romi is an independent Hebrew name and a popular baby girl name in…

Raina

Slavic and German variation of Regina

"queen"

Strong and solid, with a touch of foreign intrigue, it's the most popular of the rain-related names, with a variety of pronunciations—RAY-na, rah-EE-na, or RY-na. Alternate spellings Reyna and Rayna…

Romona

Romona is a feminine name that serves as a variant spelling of Ramona, which originated as the feminine form of Ramón, a Spanish name derived from the Germanic elements "ragin" (advice) and "mund"…

Robia

Robia is a feminine name with diverse cultural connections. It may derive from Arabic roots where it relates to 'spring' or 'blossom,' symbolizing growth and renewal. Alternatively, it could be…

Robi

Robi is a feminine name that can be seen as a diminutive form of Roberta or simply a unique variation of Robin. The name ultimately derives from the Germanic elements 'hrod' meaning 'fame' and…

Robya

Robya is an uncommon feminine name with possible origins in Eastern European languages. It may be a variant of Roberta or Robina, which are feminine forms of Robert, meaning 'bright fame' or 'shining…

Robie

Robie is a feminine name that functions as a diminutive of Roberta or Robin, ultimately derived from the Germanic elements "hrod" (fame) and "berht" (bright). As a standalone name, Robie has a…

Romka

Romka is a feminine name of Slavic origin, primarily found in countries like Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus. It often serves as a diminutive form of Romana or Roma, which are feminine versions of…

Romanka

Romanka is a feminine name with Slavic origins, particularly found in Russian, Polish, and Czech cultures. It likely derives from the word 'Roman,' meaning 'from Rome' or 'Roman citizen,' with the…

Rozhanitsa

Slavic mythology

"to give birth, bear fruit; birth attendant"

A rare, mystical name that shares the familiar sounds of Rosalind, Roxana, and Rozita, Rozhanitsa is an obscure Slavic goddess, associated with winter, motherhood, and pregnancy. She is sometimes…

Radinka

Slavic

"energetic, active"

A perfectly fine Eastern European girls' name, tainted slightly by its use as the name of a village near Chernobyl in Ukraine that has been devastated by radiation.

Radmila

Slavic

"industrious for the people"

Like cousin Ludmila, a Russian name rarely heard in this country.