Ruthenian (Rusyn) Names
- Thecla
- Vasil
Origin:
Slavic short form of Basil, GreekMeaning:
"royal"Description:
Basil and all his brothers and sisters have a meaning related to royalty, sometimes cited as king, queen, royal, regal.
- Vasko
- Wasil
- Xenia
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"hospitable, welcoming"Description:
The name of a Christian saint and a city in Ohio, Xenia is one of the more accessible and intriguing x names. It is the name of one of the Bond Girls--played by Famke Janssen in the film "GoldenEye."
- Zuzanna
Origin:
Slavic variation of SusannahMeaning:
"lily"Description:
Remember Zuzu, the adorable little girl you watch every Christmas in "It's a Wonderful Life"? Here's a direct path to that nickname, a lot more zesty than the more familiar Susannah.