Russian Names that Start With V
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Vera
Russian
"faith"
Vera was the height of fashion in 1910, then was for a long time difficult to picture embroidered on a baby blanket. Now, though, it has come back into style along with other old-fashioned simple…
Valentin
French, German, Russian, Czech, Scandinavian variation of Valentine
"strength, health"
Romantic name used throughout Europe, though sure to lead to pronunciation problems here. Though it's never been too widely used in the US, it's quite popular in Switzerland, France, Austria, and…
Vilma
Russian, diminutive of Vilhelmina; a Polish place-name
Not much to recommend this relative of Wilma; consider Willa or Willow instead.
Varenka
Varenka is a feminine name of Slavic origin, primarily used in Russian and Eastern European cultures. It functions as a diminutive or affectionate form of Varvara, which is the Slavic equivalent of…
Valya
Diminutive of Valentina, Russian, Bulgarian, Latin
"strength, health"
A confident sounding choice with plenty of energy, Valya is a Russian and Bulgarian diminutive of Valentina and Valentin. The name was used for a character in the 2025 HBO TV series Dune: Prophecy ,…
Valka
Valka is a feminine name with Slavic origins, primarily found in Russian, Czech, and other Eastern European cultures. It often functions as a diminutive of Valentina, which derives from the Latin…
Varvara
Russian, Greek, and Czech variation of Barbara
An interesting and appealingly international spin on Barbara, with a lot of charm and energy.
Vasilisa
Feminization of Vasili, Russian from Greek
"royal, kingly"
Vasilisa is the feminine form of Vasili, the Russian translation of Basil.
Viera
Slovak; Russian variation of Vera
"truth"
With the rise of both international names and those that start with the letter V, this sharp alternative to Vera may become more familiar in the English-speaking world.
Venera
Venera is a feminine name with Latin roots, derived from Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty. In several Slavic languages, particularly Russian, Bulgarian, and Serbian, Venera is the direct…
Verina
Latin
"true"
More often spelled VERENA, this name is attached to a third century Swiss saint. But the "virtue" name VERITY, is more appealing and comes more directly to the point.
Vjera
Vjera is a feminine name with Slavic origins, particularly common in Croatia, Serbia, and other South Slavic countries. The name literally translates to "faith" or "belief" in several Slavic…
Verine
Verine is a feminine name that likely derives from Latin origins, possibly connected to 'verus' meaning 'true' or 'truthful.' It may also be related to the Latin 'ver' meaning 'spring,' suggesting…
Verasha
Verasha is a contemporary feminine name that appears to be a modern creation rather than having deep historical roots. It may be an elaboration of the Latin prefix 'vera' meaning 'true,' combined…
Verinka
Verinka is a feminine name with Slavic roots, likely originating as a diminutive form of Vera, which means 'faith' in Russian. The suffix '-inka' is a Slavic endearment marker that adds warmth and…
Varya
Russian
"foreign"
Short form of the Russian Varvara, a feistier version of Barbara.
Verusya
Verusya is a delicate feminine name of Russian origin, functioning as an affectionate diminutive form of Vera. While Vera means 'faith' in Russian, derived from Latin 'verus' meaning 'true,' Verusya…
Verka
Verka is a feminine name primarily used in Slavic countries, particularly in Czech, Slovak, and Ukrainian cultures. It functions as a diminutive form of names like Vera or Veronika. Vera derives from…
Varyusha
Varyusha is a feminine name of Russian origin, typically used as an affectionate diminutive form of Varvara (the Russian equivalent of Barbara). In Russian naming traditions, diminutives express…
Vary
Vary is an uncommon feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of 'Valerie,' derived from the Latin 'Valerius,' meaning 'strong' or 'healthy.' Alternatively, it could be…
