classifiedcosmos's list "Slavic Girl Names" of 20 great name ideas: Mirela - Valeriya!

Slavic Girl Names

A long list of baby girl names that originate from slavic countries, languages, and cultures.

Mirela is a name used in Romania and Croatia and is related to popular Mira. 

Mirela

Nikola is a feminine name in Slavic countries, though it serves as the masculine form of Nicholas in several Eastern European languages. Derived from the Greek 'Nikolaos' meaning 'victory of the people,' this name combines 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people). While predominantly masculine in countries like Serbia, Croatia, and Bulgaria, Nikola has gained popularity as a feminine name in some regions. The name carries associations with strength and triumph while offering the friendly nicknames Niki or Niko. Its international recognition connects to notable figures like scientist Nikola Tesla. The name's cross-cultural nature allows it to travel well across borders while maintaining its distinctive Slavic character. With its strong consonants balanced by ending vowels, Nikola projects both strength and elegance as a feminine choice.

Nikola

Ukrainian-American actress Taissa Farmiga bears this unusual spelling of Taisa, from Taisiya and ultimately the Greek name Thaïs.
 
In the thriller drama TV series, Yellowjackets, Tawny Cypress and Jasmin Savoy Brown play Taissa Turner.

Taissa

Alesya

This Slavic classic name might begin to make its mark with American parents, what with the growing popularity of the short form Mila. Borne by a tenth century saint who had been a princess from Bohemia, Ludmila is widely used in Russia, Ukraine and Bulgaria. 
 There have been many champion athletes bearing the name, some using the alternate spelling Lyudmila.
 This is a name with lots of energizing nicknames, including Lila, Lida, Lula, Luda--and Mila.

Ludmila

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 Americans</a> learned that this was the original Russian name of the spy known as Elizabeth Jennings, played by Keri Russell.

Nadezhda

Nelya

A favorite in Brazil, with the z adding extra zest. 

Tereza

Ulyana is a feminine name of Slavic origin, primarily used in Russia, Ukraine, and other Eastern European countries. It derives from the Latin name Juliana, which comes from Julius, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded'. Ulyana represents the Eastern Slavic adaptation of this classical name. The name has a flowing, melodious quality with its balanced vowels and consonants. In Slavic countries, it has maintained steady popularity throughout history, associated with several saints and notable figures. While less common in Western countries, Ulyana has begun to gain recognition internationally. The name carries connotations of Slavic heritage and cultural richness while offering an exotic yet accessible option for parents seeking names with historical depth and a distinctive sound.

Ulyana

Fresher and more exciting than Vicki or Tori.

Vika

Viktoriya

Zhanna

Adelya is a feminine name with multiple cultural connections. It may be derived from the Germanic name Adelaide, meaning "noble kind," or could be a variant of the Russian name Adelina. In Tatar culture, it carries the meaning "righteous" or "just." This cross-cultural name has gained modest popularity in Eastern European countries and Russia. Adelya has a melodic quality with its flowing syllables and soft ending. The name projects elegance and refinement while maintaining a sense of strength. Though not widely used in Western countries, it offers parents a distinctive option with international appeal and positive connotations of nobility and fairness.

Adelya

A light and lovely Russian diminutive of Yelena (Helena), now used in its own right in Russia. Also spelt Alyona.

Aliona

A short form of Alexandra and Alice used everywhere from Russia to Spain. A fresh alternative to Allie.

Alla

This appealing Russian/Nordic name has been used a handful of times since Eowyn Ivey's novel The Snow Child was published in 2012. There, Faina is a mysterious girl who loves the cold Alaskan woods.

Faina

Hanya, made famous by American novelist Hanya Yanagihara and German dancer and choreographer Hanya Holm, is a simple straightforward name rare in the US, where only a handful of baby girls are named Hanya each year. But it makes a distinctive short form for the overused Hannah or an update for the old world Johanna, so deserves more attention.

Hanya

Its association with the word liebe gives this name an endearing, adored aura. 

Luba

An Ethiopian place-name and multicultural diminutive for many names, including the Slavic Tatiana and the Spanish Cayetana. Tana is also a rare Frisian name, meaning "thought", as well as a masculine name meaning "sweetheart" in the Turkic Karachay-Balkar language.

 This slight but strong name is enjoying new visibility thanks to bestselling mystery writer Tana French.

Tana

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 Kazakhstan. 