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34 Russian names

Russian Baby Names

Distinctive Russian baby names for girls and boys — each with pronunciation, origin, and meaning.

Russian girl names

AlisaАлиса

/ah-LEE-sah/

Germanic

A modern favorite that carries the beautiful meaning of noble or of noble kind.

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AnastasiaАнастасия

/ah-nah-stah-SEE-yah/

Russian (Greek roots)

A classic and beloved name that signifies resurrection and new beginnings.

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DashaДаша

/DAH-shah/

Russian

A diminutive of Daria meaning kingly or possessing goodness with a spunky, bold flair.

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KiraКира

/KEE-rah/

Russian

A powerful name traditionally interpreted as the feminine form of Cyrus, meaning mistress or ruler.

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KseniaКсения

/KSEH-nee-yah/

Greek

A hospitable name that signifies a warm welcome and friendship toward strangers.

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MariaМария

/mah-REE-ya/

Hebrew

An enduringly beloved name that signifies bitterness of the sea or wished-for child.

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PolinaПолина

/pah-LEE-nah/

Greek

A graceful name often associated with the sun god Apollo or meaning small and humble.

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TaisiaТаисия

/tah-EE-syah/

Russian

A graceful name of Greek origin widely adopted in Russia, meaning clever or divine.

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VarvaraВарвара

/var-VAH-rah/

Russian

A classic Slavic form of Barbara, often associated with the phrase 'Varvara-krasa' or 'Varvara the Beautiful'.

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Russian boy names

AlexanderАлександр

/ah-lyik-SAHN-dr/

Greek

A classic and noble name that signifies one who defends and protects mankind.

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ArtyomАртём

/ar-TYOM/

Russian

A popular contemporary name referring to someone who is dedicated to Artemis or possesses perfect health.

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DmitryДмитрий

/dmee-tree/

Russian (from Greek)

A classic name signifying a strong connection to the earth and the goddess Demeter.

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GlebГлеб

/GLEHP/

Old Norse via Russian

An ancient name representing one who is under the protection of God.

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LeonidЛеонид

/leh-oh-NEED/

Russian (from Greek)

A powerful name representing the strength and courage of a lion's son.

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MikhailМихаил

/mee-khah-EEL/

Russian

A timeless and classic name representing the rhetorical question of who is like God.

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PavelПавел

/PAH-vyel/

Russian (from Latin)

A gentle and enduring name that signifies humility and being small or modest.

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RuslanРуслан

/roos-LAHN/

Russian (from Turkic)

A noble and heroic name popularized by literature that carries the spirit of a lion.

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VadimВадим

/vah-DEEM/

Old Russian

A name of ancient Slavic origin that suggests a person who is attractive or beloved.

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