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Timur
Turkish
An ancient name used by numerous conquerors throughout history, most notably the Central Asian leader popularly known as Tamerlane.
Nikolay
Russian and Bulgarian variation of Nicholas
"people of victory"
An alternate transcription of Nikolai.
Anatoliy
Yuriy
Russian, Ukrainian, and Belarusian form of George, Greek
"farmer"
Also appearing as Yuri and Yury this is a variation of the classic George, used predominantly in Russian and the Ukraine. Notable bearers include a 12th century prince of Kyiv Yuriy Dolgorukiy, the…
Danila
Danila is a masculine name of Slavic origin, primarily used in Russia, Ukraine, and other Eastern European countries. It's the Slavic form of Daniel, which comes from Hebrew and means 'God is my…
Murat
Turkish variation of Murad, Arabic
"wish"
Murat was a very popular name in Turkey in the 1980s but is now progressively falling in popularity. It currently sits just outside the Top 80.
Aleksey
Russian
"defender"
Alternative transliteration of Alexei
Mansur
Arabic
"divine aid"
Prevalent Arabic name that suggests a man who is sure of himself.
Dmitry
Dmitry is a masculine name of Russian origin, serving as the Slavic form of Demetrius, which derives from Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture and fertility. The name literally means 'follower…
Nail
Arabic, Turkish
"winner, attainer, brave"
With its strong, powerful meaning, Nail - also transcribed as Nayel, Naail, Nael, and Naïl - is a popular choice in France.
Dmitriy
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Sergej
Serbian, Russian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Slovenian, and Macedonian variation of Sergius, Latin
Periodically used in Slovenia — the Sergey form is more common in Estonia and Russia.
Azat
Armenian; Kazakh; Tatar; Turkish, from Persian
"free"
A variant of the Persian Azad, Azat is a name with a sharp and zippy sound that would make a handsome choice for a baby boy.
Saveliy
Russian variation of Sabellius, Latin
"Sabine"
Saveliy comes from Sabellius, used to refer to the Sabine people of ancient Italy. It is currently a Top 100 name for baby boys in Moscow.
Farid
Arabic and Persian
"unique, precious"
The soft and strong name of a 13th-century Persian poet.
Stepan
Stepan is the Slavic variation of Stephen, a name with ancient Greek origins meaning 'crown' or 'garland.' Particularly popular in Russia, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and other Eastern…
Rustam
Persian
"tall, strongly-built, brave"
This variation of Rostam might be more English-friendly given its resemblance to the familiar Russ or Russell.
Alexey
Alexey is a masculine name of Russian origin, serving as the Russian form of Alexis or Alex. Derived from the Greek 'Alexios,' it carries the powerful meaning 'defender' or 'protector.' Popular…
Vanka
Vanka is primarily a masculine name with Slavic origins, particularly popular in Russian-speaking countries. It functions as a diminutive or affectionate form of Ivan, which is the Slavic equivalent…