Most Common Names In Russia For Girls

Zemfira

Literature

Poetic and alluring, Zemfira is the name of the tragic heroine in Alexander Pushkin's narrative poem The Gypsies . His work has been adapted into a multitude of ballets and operas and may have…

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"…

Kris

English diminutive of Kristen or Kristina, Scandinavian from Greek

"a Christian"

Kris was once the ultimate cool cheerleader name, but now she's more likely to be a matriarch ala Kris Jenner. Only five baby girls were named Kris in the US last year, though there are still several…

Sofya

Russian and Armenian variation of Sophia, Greek

"wisdom"

This spelling of Sophia is primarily used in Russia and Armenia.

Maryana

English, combination of Mary and Ana

"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + grace"

Variant of Marianna

Liliya

Russian; Bulgarian; Ukrainian

"lily"

Pronounced like Lillia, Liliya is the cognate of Lily in various Slavic languages.

Darina

Russian, Bulgarian, Czech, Slovene, and Slavic; or English variation of Dairine, Irish

"gift; fruitful"

Darina comes from the Slavic element "dar" which means gift; the name is found in Czech, Bulgarian, and Slovak cultures and translates easily for English speakers. Darina may also be an Anglicization…

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…

Syuzanna

Syuzanna is a distinctive variation of the classic name Susanna, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'lily' or 'rose.' This particular spelling reflects Eastern European influences, particularly…

Sima

Sima is a feminine name with multicultural origins, appearing in Hebrew, Arabic, Indian, and Slavic naming traditions. In Hebrew, it means 'treasure' or 'valued,' while in Sanskrit it can mean…

Aza

Arabic

"powerful"

Aza is an excellent Arabic choice: elegant and simple. Too simple for you? Consider Aziza.

Mata

Mata is a concise feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In Sanskrit, it means 'mother' and holds sacred connotations, while in Hebrew it can mean 'gift.' The name appears in various cultures…

Ayna

Ayna is a feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In Turkish, it means 'mirror' or 'clear as a mirror,' while in Turkic languages it can represent beauty and clarity. The name also appears in…

Nadezhda

Slavic

"hope"

Nadezhda is more familiar in the English-speaking world by its short forms, Nadia or Nadya. Well-used through the Slavic countries and Russia, Nadezhda was the name of Lenin's wife. Viewers of The…

Zaira

Irish literary creation

Would make a truly original alternative to the overused Sarah.

Larisa

Greek

"citadel"

This version of the name of a Greek nymph, based on the ancient city of Larisa, is widely used in Russia thanks to a martyr saint venerated by the Eastern Church.

Manya

Manya is a feminine name with diverse cultural roots. It originated as a diminutive form of Maria in Russian and Eastern European usage, but also appears as a variant of the Hebrew name Manya meaning…

Serafima

Spanish variation of Serafina, Hebrew

Would certainly be misconstrued as SERAFINA, adding a lot of confusion to a little girl's life.

Marika

Dutch variation of Mary

Foreign variations of Mary are definitely the way to go; this one has a nice Dutch-girl feel. It also works as a cultural crossover name, e.g. between European languages and Japanese.

Ruslana

Feminine variation of Slavic "Ruslan," from the Turkic/Persian word for "Lion"

"Lion"

Singer Ruslana Stepanivna Lyzhychko, who goes by her first name, won the Eurovision contest in 2004 and remains a popular artist in Ukraine.