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Gavrilla
Gavrilla is a feminine variant of the Hebrew name Gabriel, meaning 'God is my strength.' While Gabriel has the more common feminine form Gabriella, Gavrilla offers a closer phonetic connection to the…
Kasia
Diminutive of Katarzyna, Polish, Greek
"pure; cassia, cinnamon"
An attractive and intriguing choice with an appealing blend of gentle and sharper sounds, Kasia is a diminutive of Katarzyna, the Polish form of Katherine. Ultimately from Greek, it is generally…
Mischa
Russian, diminutive of Mikhail
This was a 100 percent boys' name till the willowy Mischa Barton of TV's "The OC" made it unisex, a la Sascha.
Radinka
Slavic
"energetic, active"
A perfectly fine Eastern European girls' name, tainted slightly by its use as the name of a village near Chernobyl in Ukraine that has been devastated by radiation.
Sonja
Russian, Slavic, and Scandinavian form of Sophia, Greek
"wisdom"
Popular throughout Northern and Eastern Europe, particularly in countries like Sweden, Norway, Russia, and Germany, Sonja has a rich cultural heritage. The name gained international recognition…
Wava
Variation of Wave, Waverly, or Wafa
"wave; quivering aspen; loyal"
Briefly popular in the 1910s and 20s, Wava is an unusual choice that nevertheless the familiar elements of Ava, Eva, Waverly, and Ocean. While the exact origins of the name are unknown, it may have…
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Irenka
Irenka is a feminine name of Slavic origin, functioning as a diminutive form of Irene. The name carries the beautiful meaning "peace" from its Greek roots (Eirene). Popular in Poland, Czech Republic,…
Judita
Katka
Katka is a feminine name that functions as a diminutive or nickname form of Katerina (Katherine) in Czech, Slovak, and other Slavic languages. This affectionate shortened version conveys warmth and…
Marta
Italian, Spanish, Scandinavian, Slavic
"lady"
Sharper and steelier than Martha, but with the same underused vintage appeal.
Nikola
Nikola is a feminine name in Slavic countries, though it serves as the masculine form of Nicholas in several Eastern European languages. Derived from the Greek 'Nikolaos' meaning 'victory of the…
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…
Vaclava
Vladimira
Zuzanka
Bozena
Slavic, Polish
"divine"
Eastern European girl name related to the Slavic word Bóg , meaning "God."
Mariska
Hungarian and Dutch diminutive of Maria
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Robust and energetic with an even blend of spikiness and elegance, Mariska is a diminutive of Maria, notably used in Hungary and The Netherlands. Internationally, it was brought into the spotlight by…
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Asya
Turkish; Russian and Bulgarian diminutive of Anastasia
"Asia; resurrection"
Asya has dual origins: it is both the Turkish word for Asia (the continent), and a short form of Anastasia in Russian and Bulgarian. Beyond that, it is a beautiful example of a "travelling light"…