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Russian; Bulgarian; Ukrainian
"lily"
Pronounced like Lillia, Liliya is the cognate of Lily in various Slavic languages.
Russian; Macedonian; Bulgarian, variation of Catherine
"pure"
This international variation was publicized by Olympic skater Ekaterina Gordeeva.
Petar is the South Slavic variant of Peter, a masculine name derived from the Greek 'Petros' meaning 'rock' or 'stone.' Particularly common in Serbia, Croatia, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, and other…
Russian
"star"
Popular Russian name, familiar here via author Svetlana Stalin, the dictator's daughter.
Anastasiya is a feminine name of Greek origin meaning 'resurrection' or 'she who will rise again.' This Slavic variation of Anastasia is particularly popular in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and other…
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…
Yoana is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, representing a feminine form of John (Yohanan), meaning 'God is gracious.' This elegant variation is particularly popular in Spanish, Bulgarian, and…
Slavic
"laurel"
If it's possible for a name to be too musical, this one is.
Grigor is the Armenian and Bulgarian form of Gregory, a name with Greek origins derived from 'gregorios,' meaning 'watchful' or 'vigilant.' Popular in Eastern European countries and among Armenian…
Russian, Greek, and Czech variation of Barbara
An interesting and appealingly international spin on Barbara, with a lot of charm and energy.
Damyan is a masculine name of Slavic origin, specifically popular in Bulgaria, Russia, and other Eastern European countries. It's a variant of Damian, which derives from the Greek name Damianos,…
Russian and Slavic feminine form of Galen, Greek
"calm, healer"
Commonly used in Russia, has an Old World Slavic feel. The original Galen can be used for girls as well as boys.
Ilina is a feminine name with Slavic origins, particularly common in Bulgaria, Russia, and other Eastern European countries. The name derives from the Slavic element 'il' meaning 'light' or 'bright,'…
Russian variation of Sergius
Common Russian name of one of that country's most beloved saints, known for his kindness and gentility.
"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…
Portuguese, Czech, and Romanian variation of Theresa
"to harvest"
A favorite in Brazil, with the z adding extra zest.
Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian, Bulgarian
"youthful, downy"
Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian and Bulgarian form of Julia.
Aleksandrina is a feminine name of Slavic origin, representing the female form of Aleksandr (Alexander). Derived from the Greek name Alexandros, combining "alexein" (to defend) and "andros" (man), it…
Andon is a masculine name with Bulgarian, Macedonian, and Greek origins. It derives from the Greek name Andreas, meaning "man" or "warrior." In Bulgarian traditions, it's associated with Saint…
