Slavic Boy Names

Mosya

Mosya is a masculine name with Slavic origins, primarily used in Russian-speaking cultures. It functions as a diminutive or affectionate form of Moses (Moisey in Russian). The name Moses itself…

Naum

Russian, Bulgarian, and Macedonian form of Nahum, Hebrew

"comfort"

Naum is a Biblical name, rarely heard outside Russia, Bulgaria and surrounding areas, though alternative form Nahum is beginning to receive more attention in the US. Derived from the Hebrew naham ,…

Panas

Russian

"immortal"

Enviable meaning, but off-putting sound.

Vasya

Vasya is a masculine name of Russian origin, functioning primarily as an affectionate diminutive of the name Vasily (Russian form of Basil, meaning 'royal' or 'kingly'). Common throughout Russia and…

Vlad

Diminutive of Vladimir, Slavic

"great ruler, peaceful ruler, ruler of the world"

The most famous Vlad was nicknamed "the Impaler." Enough said.

Volya

Volya is a unisex name of Slavic origin, though more commonly used for males in Russia and Eastern European countries. It derives from the Slavic word for 'freedom' or 'will,' carrying powerful…

Zavid

Russian, meaning unknown

This Old Russian name is mentioned in several genealogical sources, but few modern name books. Pronounced either to rhyme with David, or as zah-VEED, it can be a highly unusual alternative.

Zhivago

Russian literary name

"life"

For lovers of Pasternak's great doctor, a lively middle name choice, one made by actress Nia Long.