Slavic Boy Names

Yeremiya

Yeremiya is a masculine name that represents a transliteration of Jeremiah from various Eastern European and Slavic languages, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yirmeyahu (יִרְמְיָהוּ) meaning…

Tikhon

Slavic

"lucky"

Stemming from the Greek Tycho, Tikhon is an intriguing name with a favorable meaning.

Porfiry

Russian from Greek

"purple dye"

A rare Russian name derived from the Greek porphyra , referring to a purple dye. More familiar is the Italian and Spanish Porfirio, from the same origins, which hopped in and out of the Top 1000 at…

Artemiy

Russian variation of Artemis, Greek

Although Artemis is a traditionally feminine name, the Russian variation, Artemiy, is used exclusively for boys.

Grigoriy

Stepa

Stepa is a masculine name primarily used in Eastern European cultures, particularly in Russia and other Slavic countries. It functions as a diminutive or nickname form of Stepan (Russian) or Stefan,…

Zefir

Zefir is a masculine name with Slavic origins, derived from 'Zephyr,' the Greek god of the west wind. The name evokes images of gentleness and freedom, like a soft breeze. In Slavic countries,…

Kronid

Russian variation of Cronus, Greek

Kronid is the Russian translation of the Greek mythological name Cronus. The name Cronus is of uncertain origins, but may derive from the Greek word kraínō , meaning "to rule, command." Cronus is…

Tima

Tima is a masculine name with diverse origins across different cultures. In Slavic countries, particularly Russia, it often serves as a diminutive of Timofey (the Russian equivalent of Timothy). In…

Lavrentiy

Russian

"from Laurentium"

The Russian form of Laurence, Lavrentiy may also be transliterated as Lavrenti or Lavrenty. Lavrentiy Beria was a significant Soviet politician during the Stalin era.

Vid

Slavic variation of Vitus, Latin

"life"

In Slavic cultures, Saint Vitus is called Sveti Vid, making this a saintly appellation.

Anatoliy

Grigory

Ermolai

Russian variation of Hermolaos, Greek

"people of Hermes"

Many Russian names are derived from Greek names. Ermolai, also spelled Yermolai, is a Russian translation of the Greek Hermolaos.

Lavrenty

Russian

"from Laurentium"

The Russian form of Lawrence.

Lavr

Lavr is a masculine name of Russian origin, derived from the Latin name Laurentius, which means "from Laurentum" or "crowned with laurel." Laurel wreaths were symbols of victory and honor in ancient…

Sergey

Sergey is a masculine name of Slavic origin, particularly common in Russian, Ukrainian, and Belarusian cultures. It derives from the Latin name Sergius, which possibly meant 'servant' or originated…

Yegor

Yegor is a Russian masculine name derived from the Greek name Georgios (George), meaning 'farmer' or 'earth-worker.' It became popular in Russia through Orthodox Christian tradition, where Saint…

Daniil

Greek; Russian; Belarusian

"God is my judge"

The Greek, Russian and Belarusian form of Daniel.

Venya

Russian, diminutive of Venedikt, variation of Benedict

Vanya is much more familiar.