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Olga
Slavic variation of Helga, Norse
"holy"
This Slavic form of the Norse name Helga is a classic in many Slavic countries, including Russia and Poland, where it currently ranks within the Top 100 girl names. It has historically ranked among…
Polina
Russian and Basque, feminine variation of Paul
This version of the more familiar Paulina is occasionally used in the US, though some may see it as relating more to the word pole than to the classic Paul.
Sabina
Latin
"Sabine"
Sabina is a sleek but neglected name with the same spirited, stylish feel of Sabrina, Serena, and Selena. It ranked towards the latter end of the US charts in the early 20th century while a more…
Serafima
Spanish variation of Serafina, Hebrew
Would certainly be misconstrued as SERAFINA, adding a lot of confusion to a little girl's life.
Svetlana
Russian
"star"
Popular Russian name, familiar here via author Svetlana Stalin, the dictator's daughter.
Stanislava
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…
Tamara
Hebrew
"date palm tree"
Adding a final a to Tamar lends it a more sensual Slavic tone, making it a more popular choice than the original.
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,…
Ulyana
Ulyana is a feminine name of Slavic origin, primarily used in Russia, Ukraine, and other Eastern European countries. It derives from the Latin name Juliana, which comes from Julius, meaning…
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.
Veronika
Czech variation of Veronica
This spelling adds a touch of the unusual to Veronica.
Viktoria
Viktoria is the Eastern European and Germanic spelling of Victoria, a name derived from Latin meaning 'victory.' This variation maintains the powerful meaning while giving it a distinctive…
Vlada
Slavic
"to rule, control"
Used as a short form for Slavic names beginning with the volděti element, such as Vladislava and Vladimira, it is a unisex nickname, while as a stand-alone name, it's used as a feminine choice in the…
Yana
Slavic variation of Jana, feminine variation of John
"God is gracious"
A Slavic classic, as common as Jane or Joan here. If you live in an Anglophone culture and you want it pronounced with a Y sound at the beginning, use the Y spelling.
Yasmina
Yasmina is a feminine name of Arabic and Persian origin. It is a derivative of the name Yasmin, which refers to the jasmine flower, known for its sweet fragrance and delicate white blossoms. The…
Yulia
Russian, variation of Yuliya, cognate of Julia
"youth"
This is the Armenian version of the familia Julia, which has a rich and evocative sound. Other variations are Iuliya, and the diminitive Yulya.
Yuliana
Russian variation of Juliana, Latin
"youthful or sky father"
Julia is a name that's ancient and hallowed enough to not only have many variations, but for its variations to have variations. Juliana has been consistently used in the US and Europe, sometimes…
Zlata
Feminization of Zlatan
"gold"