Russian Names that Start With T

Taskenka

Taskenka is a feminine name of Native American origin, specifically from Lakota Sioux traditions. It carries the beautiful meaning of 'moving horse' or 'her horse moves,' reflecting the significant…

Tasya

Tasya is a feminine name that originated as a Russian diminutive of Anastasia, meaning 'resurrection' or 'she who will be reborn.' It has also gained popularity in Indonesia, where it may be derived…

Talya

Russian, diminutive of Natalya; also spelling variation of Talia

See TALIA.

Tama

Tama is a feminine name with multicultural origins and meanings. In Māori tradition, it typically means 'child' or 'son' though it's used for girls in other contexts. In Japanese, Tama can mean…

Tomochka

Tomochka is a feminine name of Slavic origin, primarily used in Russian culture. It serves as an affectionate diminutive form of Tamara or sometimes Tomila. The '-ochka' suffix in Russian indicates…

Tamarka

Tamarka is an uncommon feminine name that likely developed as an elaboration of Tamara or Tamar. With roots in Hebrew, Tamar means 'date palm' or 'palm tree,' symbolizing fertility and beauty in…

Tanya

Russian diminutive of Tatiana

Long integrated into the U. S. name pool but still retaining some Slavic flavor, Tanya feels a bit tired; it's ready for replacement by cooler Russian choices like Sasha, Mischa, or parent name…

Tatiana

Russian, from Latin family name Tatius, meaning unknown

Classic yet spritely, Tatiana has long been familiar and popular in Russia and Eastern Europe, though it wasn't until the 80s that it caught on in the English-speaking world. With short forms Tiana,…

Tatjana

German, Finnish, Estonian, Slovene, Croatian, Serbian

"from Latin family name"

Tatjana is an interesting twist on an already uncommon name, borne by German-born supermodel Tatjana Patitz. Note that as j is pronounced as y in German, the name is spoken just like sisters Tatiana…

Tatyana

Spelling variation of Tatiana

Tatyana, an alternate spelling of the lovely Tatiana, definitely has its followers.

Tati

Short form of Tatiana

Argentine model Tati Cotliar is bringing notice to this shortening of the classic Russian name Tatiana. Tati is cute but teasable; you may need to have supermodel looks and poise to pull it off.

Taisiya

Taisiya is a feminine name of Greek origin, derived from the Greek name Thaïs (Θαΐς). It gained particular popularity in Russia and other Slavic countries, where it has been used since medieval…

Theodosia

Greek

"gift of God"

This feminine form of Theodosius has long been buried deep in the attic, but might be a good discovery for the parent who wants to move beyond Theodora. Vice President Aaron Burr named a daughter…

Terezilya

Terezilya is a feminine name that appears to be a variant or elaboration of Teresa or Theresa. The original name derives from Greek, possibly meaning "harvester" or "from Therasia." This particular…

Tora

Norse

"thunder"

Tora is the female version of Tor or Thor, the name of the Norse god of thunder. Actress Jeanne Tripplehorn chose it for her daughter.