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Mariya
Hebrew or Egyptian
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Russian, Ukrainian, and Bulgarian form of the classic Maria sure to cause a lifetime of spelling questions and pronunciation mistakes.
Almira
Almira is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins, possibly derived from Arabic "al-amirah" meaning "princess" or "commander," or from Germanic elements meaning "noble" and "famous." The name…
Lada
Slavic
Lada is the Slavic goddess of youth, merriment, beauty and fertility, usually associated with spring. Her name is referenced in wedding and folk songs in Eastern Europe, but largely unknown in the…
Aleksandra
Russian, Ukrainian and Bulgarian version of Alexandra, Greek
"defending men"
Aleksandra is the preferred spelling in many Eastern European languages and cultures, but for English-speakers it's ironically more confusing if also perfectly phonetically clear.
Kamilla
Scandinavian; Hungarian; Russian, variation of Camilla
Kamilla is the usual spelling of Camilla throughout Scandinavia and in Finland, Hungary, Iceland, and Greenland. Kamma is an appealing short form.
Olesya
Olesya is a feminine name of Slavic origin, particularly popular in Russia, Ukraine, and other Eastern European countries. It derives from the ancient Slavic name Aleks, meaning 'defender' or…
Nonna
Nonna is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins and meanings. In Italian and Russian, it literally means 'grandmother,' giving it a warm, familial association. However, it also has ancient…
Rada
Yiddish; Slavic
"rose; happy, willing"
This sweet and simple name has origins in both Yiddish and Slavic, each with an equally appealing meaning.
Vasilisa
Feminization of Vasili, Russian from Greek
"royal, kingly"
Vasilisa is the feminine form of Vasili, the Russian translation of Basil.
Oxana
Lika
Zilya
Zilya is a feminine name with Tatar origins, popular among Turkic peoples, particularly in regions like Tatarstan, Bashkortostan, and parts of Central Asia. The name carries meanings associated with…
Nataliya
Nataliya is a feminine name with Slavic origins, primarily used in Russian, Ukrainian, and other Eastern European cultures. It is a variant of Natalia, derived from the Latin phrase 'natale domini,'…
Ellina
Ellina is a feminine name with Slavic and Greek influences. It likely developed as a variation of names like Elena, Elina, or as a diminutive of names beginning with 'El.' In Russian contexts, it may…
Yulianna
Yulianna is a feminine name that represents a beautiful cross-cultural fusion, primarily combining Slavic and Latin elements. It's a variation of Yuliana, which itself is derived from the Roman name…
Evgenia
Modern Greek, Russian, and Bulgarian form of Eugenia
"well-born, noble"
Used as the modern Greek form of Eugenia and as an alternative transcription of the Russian Yevgeniya, and the Bulgarian Evgeniya, this name is pronounced differently depending on location and…
Taisia
Valeriya
Russian and Ukrainian feminine form of Valerius
"strong, health"
Derived from a spirited Roman name, Valeriya is the bright, elegant Ukrainian, Russian, and occasionally Belarusian, form of Valeria or Valerie. It's a popular choice in Russia, and a familiar one in…
Dinara
Kazakh; Kyrgyz; Tatar, from Arabic
"money, expensive, precious; religion"
Dinara is most likely derived from the Arabic word "dinar", meaning "money, currency" making the name’s meaning something like "expensive, precious". Otherwise, it may come from din, meaning…
Yuliya
Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian, Bulgarian
"youthful, downy"
Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian and Bulgarian form of Julia.