I Like Russian Names

I love the "v" in Stanislav
  1. Alyona
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Yelena, Russian
    • Meaning:

      "bright and shining light"
    • Description:

      New name in the pool of international names, added by lovely supermodel Alyona Osmanova.
  2. Anastasia
    • Origin:

      Greek, feminine variation of Anastasios
    • Meaning:

      "resurrection"
    • Description:

      Anastasia is the feminine form on Anastasius, a Greek name derived from the word anastasis, meaning "resurrection." It was a common name among early Christians, who often gave it to daughters born around Christmas or Easter. There are handful of saints named Anastasia, including the patron saint of weavers.
  3. 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.
  4. Anushka
    • Alexsei
      • Dmitri
        • Origin:

          Russian from Greek Demetrius
        • Description:

          Worldly, artistic and attractive Slavic version of the name of the Greek god of fertility and farming.
      • ILIYA
        • Isidora
          • Origin:

            Spanish, Portuguese, and Russian variation of Isadora, Greek
          • Meaning:

            "gift of Isis"
          • Description:

            The Isidora spelling, though equally legitimate, is about 90 percent less common than Isadora.
        • Ivan
          • Origin:

            Russian variation of John
          • Meaning:

            "God is gracious"
          • Description:

            Though some might find it a bit heavy-booted, Ivan is one of the few Russian boys' names to become fully accepted into the American naming pool.
        • Ivanka
          • Origin:

            Variation of Ivana
          • Meaning:

            "God is gracious"
          • Description:

            High-profile First Daughter Trump bears a nickname for her mother's name, Ivana. But though quite common in Slavic countries, and despite its international appeal, Ivanka is likely to remain a Singe-Celebrity name in the US — the Oprah of the political world — for the foreseeable future. Ivanka's larger impact on names may be inspiring parents to name their daughters after their moms.
        • Kira
          • Origin:

            Russian feminine variation of Cyrus
          • Meaning:

            "throne"
          • Description:

            Though such cognates of Kira as Keira, Kyra, and Ciara are increasingly popular throughout Europe and in the U.S., this Cyrus relative has a different root. As with all the many variations of this appealing name, there is often confusion around spelling and pronunciation -- does the first syllable rhyme with ear or eye?
        • KSENIYA
          • Maxim
            • Origin:

              French variation of Maximus
            • Meaning:

              "greatest"
            • Description:

              Although often connected to the men's magazine title, Maxim is a chic and powerful name for a little boy. It's proving moderately popular too, having been in the Top 1000 in the US since the year 2000.
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              • Pavel
                • Origin:

                  Russian variation of Paul
                • Meaning:

                  "small"
                • Description:

                  Pavel may be widespread in the former Soviet Union, but it has a somewhat impoverished image here.
              • 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.
              • Sasha
                • Origin:

                  Russian, diminutive of Greek Alexander
                • Meaning:

                  "defending men"
                • Description:

                  Sasha, largely male in Russia--and also spelled Sascha and Sacha--is an energetic name that has really taken off for girls here, chosen by Jerry Seinfeld (using the alternate Sascha spelling) and other celebs. The Barack Obamas use it as the nickname for their younger daughter, whose proper name is Natasha. But in line with a trend toward softer-sounding boys' names like Asher and Joshua and thanks to Borat star Sacha Baron Cohen, Sasha also still has life as a boys' name too--it's popular in France for boys and girls almost equally.
              • Sergei
                • Origin:

                  Russian variation of Sergius
                • Description:

                  Common Russian name of one of that country's most beloved saints, known for his kindness and gentility.
              • Stanislav
                • Origin:

                  Slavic
                • Meaning:

                  "someone who achieves glory or fame"
                • Description:

                  A long-haired classical conductor name, which could appeal to parents looking for a Laszlo-like appellation. A name of Slavic origin, it has a powerful and uplifting meaning.