List of Russian Baby Names Meanings

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  • Luba - LYOO-bah
    Comments and insights on the name Luba: | Edit. Luba is a feminine, unique name. Pron. "lou-buh" or "lyou-bah", depending on the language you take it from. In Bulgarian, it's the 2nd pron. and would likely be spelled Lyuba in English ("lyubov" means in love in several Slavic languages.
    Meaning: Loving woman Origin: Russian, Slavic
  • Lyosha - LYAW-shah
    MEANING: Lyosha is a diminutive of Aleksey and Oleg. The name is of Greek and Old Norse origin and comes from the following roots: (ÁLEXIS) and (HEILAGR).
    Meaning: One who helps people Origin: Greek, Russian
  • Maksim - mahk-SEEM
    Etymology & Historical Origin - Maksim. Maxim and Maksim are both transcriptions of the Russian Максим which is equivalent to the Latin Maximus. Maximus originated as a Roman cognomen (nickname) in ancient times from the Latin word for “the greatest”.
    Meaning: The great Origin: Latin, Russian
  • Masha - MAH-shah
    In the Russian language, Masha (Маша) is a diminutive of Maria. It has been used as a nickname or as a pet name for women named Maria or Marie. An alternative spelling in the Latin alphabet is "Macha". In Serbo-Croatian and Slovene "Maša" is a diminutive of "Marija" but can be a given name in its own right.
    Meaning: Rebellious woman Origin: Hebrew, Russian
  • Matrona - mah-TROH-nah
    Given Name MATRONA. GENDER: Feminine. USAGE: Russian, Late Roman. OTHER SCRIPTS: Матрона (Russian)
    Meaning: Lady-like Origin: Latin, Russian
  • Matvey - maht-VYAY
    The name Matvey is a Russian baby name. In Russian the meaning of the name Matvey is: God's gift.
    Meaning: God has rewarded Origin: Hebrew, Russian
  • Motya - MAWT-yah
    Mo-tya, mot-ya ] The baby girl name Motya is also used as a boy name, with the latter form being far more popular. It is pronounced as MAATYAH †. Motya is of Latin origin and it is used mainly in Russian. Motya is a familiar form of the Russian Matrona.
    Meaning: God has rewarded Origin: Hebrew, Russian
  • Nadezhda - nah-DYEZH-dah
    Nadezhda or Nadežda (Cyrillic: Надежда) is a Slavic female given name popular in Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia and other Slavic countries, as well as other former Soviet states such as Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan etc. It means "hope".
    Meaning: Filled with hope Origin: Russian
  • Nadzieja - nah-JAY-ah
    Given Name NADZIEJA. GENDER: Feminine. USAGE: Polish. PRONOUNCED: na-JE-ya [details]
    Meaning: Filled with hope Origin: Polish, Russian
  • Nata - NAH-tah
    The name Nata is a Polish baby name. In Polish the meaning of the name Nata is: Hope.
    Meaning: Birthday of Christ Origin: Latin, Russian
  • Mila
    Mila (Cyrillic: Мила, Polish: Miła) is a female Slavic name possibly originating from Poland or Eastern Europe. It is a diminutive of Slavic names beginning or ending with Mila which derived from the element Mil (Мил) meaning "gracious" or "dear".
    Meaning: Slavic for "industrious" and "hardworking" and Russian for "dear one." It's an abbreviated form of the names Milena, Ludmila, and Camila. Well-known Milas: actress Mila Kunis. Origin: Russian
  • Anastacia
    Greek Meaning: The name Anastacia is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Anastacia is: Resurrection.
    Meaning: Resurrection Origin: Russian
  • Laika
    Meanings and history of the name Laika: | Edit. Russian, means The barker. Famous real-life people named Laika: | Edit. It is the name of the first dog that orbited the earth in space.
    Meaning: The barker Origin: Russian
  • Cobi
    Meaning of the name Coby. Derived from Hebrew origins, meaning 'Yahweh (God) may protect', 'holder of heel' or 'supplanter'.
    Meaning: Supplanter Origin: Russian
  • Yerik
    Hebrew Meaning: The name Yerik is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Yerik is: Appointed by God.
    Meaning: Appointed by god Origin: Russian
  • Jania
    What does Jania mean? Jania as a girls' name has its root in Hebrew, and the meaning of the name Jania is "God is gracious". Jania is a variant form of Jane (Hebrew): originally a feminine variation of John.
    Meaning: God is gracious Origin: Russian
  • Jenica
    Jenica is a traditional Romanian form of Jane and means "God is gracious" and is quite popular in Central and Eastern Europe. Although some people are named from this traditional form, others claim to have created the name out of the combination of Jennifer and Jessica.
    Meaning: God is gracious Origin: Russian
  • Tati
    Tati. 35% this week. Gender: Female Origin of Tati: Short form of Tatiana.
    Meaning: Fairy queen Origin: Russian
  • Brin
    Brin Name Meaning. Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from Brin, the Yiddish name for Brno, a city in Moravia. Jewish (Ashkenazic): acronymic surname from Hebrew ben rabi 'son of …', and the first letter of each part of a Yiddish double male personal name.
    Meaning: Defender Origin: Russian
  • Dimitrij
    The name Dmitri is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Dmitri is: Earth-lover. Of Demeter. Demeter is the mythological Greek goddess of corn and harvest. She withdraws for the part of the year her daughter Persephone must spend with the god of the underworld - the reason for winter.
    Meaning: From the Earth Origin: Russian
  • Mirko
    Mirko (Cyrillic script: Мирко) is a masculine given name of South Slavic origin. By Slavic etymology, the name is composed of the root mir (meaning peace) and hypocoristic suffix -ko usual in South Slavic languages, which together means "the peaceful one".
    Meaning: Great, famous Origin: Russian
  • Laneah
    Origin of Laneah. Unknown. Laneah Means. Thanks! L is for love, your love of life!
    Meaning: Light Origin: Russian
  • Ninette
    Russian Meaning: The name Ninette is a Russian baby name. In Russian the meaning of the name Ninette is: Russian name Anne: favour; grace.
    Meaning: Enclosure of fish, fire, little girl Origin: Russian
  • Milen
    "Gracious" The meaning of the name Milen is Gracious. The origin of the name Milen is Bulgarian.
    Meaning: Gracious Origin: Russian
  • Aquilina
    Spanish Meaning: The name Aquilina is a Spanish baby name. In Spanish the meaning of the name Aquilina is: An eagle; sharp-eyed.
    Meaning: Eagle Origin: Russian
  • Danaka
    Meaning: Morning Star Origin: Russian
  • Lanah
    Origin of the name Lana: A short form of Alana which is a feminine form of Alan. The name is ultimately of uncertain meaning.
    Meaning: Light Origin: Russian
  • Nadiah
    The name Nadia is a Russian baby name. In Russian the meaning of the name Nadia is: Hope.
    Meaning: Hope Origin: Russian
  • Ninah
    Ni-nah, nin-ah ] The baby girl name Ninah is pronounced NIHNAH- †. Ninah's language of origin is Italian. Ninah is a variation of Nina. See also the related category italian. Ninah is an infrequently used baby name for girls.
    Meaning: Enclosure of fish, fire, little girl Origin: Russian
  • Nine
    Nine Name Meaning. Americanized spelling of German Nein or Neun, from Middle High German niun 'nine' (see Neuner).
    Meaning: Enclosure of fish, fire, little girl Origin: Russian