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Slavic/ Russian Names

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By lurvarly
Updated Thu May 25 2023
  1. Alina

    • Origin:

      Slavic, Germanic, Arabic, Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "bright, beautiful; noble; delicate, soft; defending men"

    • Description:

      Alina has been drifting up the US popularity charts since the early 1980s, and now sits in in the Top 200. But Alina's real strength is in its international flexibility: The name ranks highly in a wide range of European, English speaking, and Latin American countries.
  2. Anatoly

    • Origin:

      Russian, from Greek

    • Meaning:

      "from the east, rising sun"

    • Description:

      A sweet and gentle-sounding Russian name with a sunny meaning, typically nicknamed Tolya in Russia. It can also be written as Anatoli or Anatoliy.
  3. Aleksey
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        • Mila

          • Origin:

            Slavic, Russian

          • Meaning:

            "gracious; dear"

          • Description:

            Mila is a popular name that took a 125 year nap, ranking in the Top 1000 in 1881 and then not ranking again until 2006, after actress Mila Kunis appeared on That 70s Show.
        • Mira

          • Origin:

            Latin, Slavic, Arabic, Sanskrit

          • Meaning:

            "admirable; peace; female ruler; ocean"

          • Description:

            This name owes its present life to actress Sorvino. Mira and Mirra have an arty aura.
        • Nadia

          • Origin:

            Russian, Arabic

          • Meaning:

            "hope; tender, delicate"

          • Description:

            Nadia, an accessible Slavic favorite, has a strong run of popularity in the US in the early 2000s, partially thanks to the character on Lost called Nadia but actually named Noor, but it's since slumped down the rankings. An earlier inspiration was Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci, who won the 1976 Olympics.
        • Nastasya

          • Description:

            Nastasya is a feminine name with Slavic origins, derived from the Russian form of Anastasia, which means 'resurrection' in Greek. This elegant variant maintains the mystical quality of its root name while offering a distinctly Eastern European flair. Nastasya gained some recognition in Western countries through Russian literature, particularly through Dostoevsky's character Nastasya Filippovna in 'The Idiot.' While less common than Anastasia in English-speaking countries, Nastasya appeals to parents seeking a name with both sophistication and cultural depth. The name carries an air of enigmatic beauty and strength, making it an intriguing choice for those drawn to names with rich historical and literary connections.

        • Sasha

          • Origin:

            Russian diminutive of Alexander

          • Meaning:

            "defending men"

          • Description:

            The energetic Russian nickname name Sasha is being used increasingly on its own, though since the prominence of the First Daughter, more than 90% of the American babies named Sasha are girls. Sacha Baron Cohen bears one of the alternate spellings.
        • Sevastian

          • Description:

            Sevastian is a masculine name that represents an alternative spelling of Sebastian, which originated from the Greek name Sebastianos, meaning "from Sebaste" or "venerable." Sebaste was an ancient city whose name derived from "sebastos," the Greek equivalent of the Latin "augustus" (revered). The most famous bearer was Saint Sebastian, a 3rd-century Roman soldier and Christian martyr. While Sebastian ranks consistently in popularity charts worldwide, Sevastian offers a distinctive Slavic twist, particularly popular in Russian and Eastern European cultures. This variation maintains the strong classical roots while providing a unique spelling that sets it apart from the more common Sebastian.
        • Toma

          • Origin:

            Romanian, Croatian

          • Meaning:

            "twin"

          • Description:

            Toma is one of the handful of names that has different versions for boys and girls. For boys, it's the Romanian and Croatian short form of Thomas.
        • Zaria

          • Origin:

            African place-name, variant of Zahra, Arabic

          • Meaning:

            "rose; to shine, to bloom"

          • Description:

            Zaria, the name of the Nigerian capital city, could be another Z name for parents to consider. It currently ranks lower than variations Zariah and Zariyah.