Names Ending in V for Boys
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Ulv
Ulv is a masculine name of Old Norse origin meaning 'wolf.' Common throughout ancient Scandinavian cultures, it appears in historical records and Norse mythology, where wolves held significant…
Václav
Czech
"more glory"
Notable name of Václav Havel, the heroic poet and playwright who became president of the Czech Republic.
Wienczyslav
Wienczyslav is a rare masculine name with Slavic origins, appearing as a variant of more common names like Wenceslaus or Václav. The name carries noble connotations, with elements that historically…
Vladislav
Slavic
"glorious rule"
In Eastern Europe, more fashionable these days than Vladimir.
Wladislav
Wladislav is a masculine name of Slavic origin, representing a variant spelling of Vladislav, which combines the elements 'vlad' meaning 'rule' or 'power' and 'slav' meaning 'glory.' This powerful…
Vyacheslav
Vyacheslav is a masculine Slavic name of Russian origin, derived from the Old Slavic elements "vyache" meaning "more" and "slav" meaning "glory" or "fame." Thus, the name translates to "more glory"…
Ladislav
Ladislav is a masculine Slavic name composed of the elements 'lad' meaning 'harmony' or 'order' and 'slav' meaning 'glory' or 'fame.' Popular throughout Eastern Europe, particularly in Czech…
Venceslav
Venceslav is a masculine name with Slavic origins, representing a variant of Wenceslaus or Václav. The name derives from the Slavic elements 'venets' meaning 'wreath, crown, glory' and 'slav' meaning…
Yaakov
Hebrew
"supplanting"
The original Hebrew form of Jacob is resurfacing in the US charts after a several-decade-long hiatus. The Old Testament figure is considered the founding father of the Jewish nation, whose twelve…
Yacov
Yacov is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, representing a traditional variant spelling of Jacob (Yaakov). The name carries deep biblical significance as it refers to the patriarch Jacob in the Old…
Yaaqov
Yaaqov is a masculine name that represents a transliteration of the Hebrew name יַעֲקֹב (Ya'akov), which is the original form of Jacob. In biblical tradition, Yaaqov was the son of Isaac and Rebecca…
Yakov
Russian variation of Jacob
"supplanter"
What a difference a couple of letters make: Old World version of most popular name never quite made it out of the shtetl.
Zeév
Hebrew
"wolf"
Sharp and sleek, it refers to Benjamin being compared to a wolf in Genesis.
Zinov
Zinov is a masculine name likely derived from the Slavic name Zinovy or Zinoviy (Зиновий), which comes from the Greek name Zenobios, meaning "life of Zeus." The name has roots in Eastern European…
Ziv
Hebrew
"brilliance"
Also a synonym for the Hebrew month of Iyar, which usuually falls in May, would work and play well with others like Zev and Lev.
Ikov
Ikov is a rare masculine name with possible Slavic or Russian origins. It may be derived from the suffix "-ikov" which appears in many Russian surnames, or it could be a variant of names like Yakov…
Jakiv
Jakiv is a masculine name of Ukrainian and Slavic origin, serving as a cultural variant of Jacob or Yakov. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov, meaning 'holder of the heel' or…
Jakov
Serbian, Croatian variation of Jacob, Hebrew
"supplanter"
A top name in Eastern European countries including Croatia and Bosnia, where it is a transcription of Jacob.
Tomislav
South Slavic
"to torment + glory"
A strong Slavic choice and the name of the first Croatian King, crowned in 925 AD. It derives from the elements tomiti meaning "to torment, struggle, languish" and slav meaning "glory", which, put…
Liev
Yiddish variation of Lev
"heart"
Liev Schreiber's birth name is Isaac Liev, Liev after his mother's favorite Russia author, Leo Tolstoy. Though Liev is increasing in popularity in the secular world thanks to the actor, it originated…