Slavic names
Names of Slavic origin we cover in depth, each with meaning, etymology, and popularity data back to 1880.
- MilaSlavic short form of names built on the element mil-, "dear" or "gracious," such as Milena, Ludmila, and MiloslavaSlavic#43
- LukaBalkan and eastern European form of Luke, from Greek Loukas, generally explained as "man from LucaniaSlavic#85
- AlinaDerived from a root meaning 'light' or 'noble', though exact interpretation depends on cultural contextSlavic#130
- IvanGod is graciousSlavic#162
- VeraFaith, or truth (from Russian and Slavic roots)Slavic#205
- MilanA name of uncertain origin, possibly from a Slavic element meaning 'gracious, dear' or place nameSlavic#242
- AnyaA Russian diminutive of Anna, ultimately from Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'Slavic#375
- IvannaGod is graciousSlavic#566
- NikolaiVictory of the peopleSlavic#605
- SashaA diminutive of Alexander or Alexandra, meaning 'defender of mankind'Slavic#683
- AlenaBright, shining light, or little dear oneSlavic#707
- RaynaOf debated originSlavic#795
- MilanaOf uncertain originSlavic#812
- ZariaProbably derived from the Slavic name Zarya, meaning 'dawn' or 'morning light'Slavic#943
- MilenaGracious, dearSlavic#950
- ZoraDawn or daybreak, symbolizing new beginningsSlavic#968
- DamirOf debated originSlavic#980
- IvanaGod is graciousSlavic#1,102
- TatianaOf debated originSlavic#1,104
- AnnyaLikely a variant of Anya, a Russian diminutive of Anna, which derives from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'Slavic#1,125
- NatashaBorn on Christmas Day or birthday of the LordSlavic#1,144
- AleksanderDefender of menSlavic#1,425
- YuriPossibly derived from the Russian form of George, meaning 'farmer', or from Japanese meanings such as 'lily'Slavic#1,525
- KalinaA name of Slavic origin often associated with the viburnum plant or rowan tree, symbolizing beauty and resilienceSlavic#1,561
- Danicafrom the Slavic word for the morning star, VenusSlavic#1,631
- NikolaVictory of the peopleSlavic#1,644
- MilaniaDear, belovedSlavic#1,721
- JovanJovan is a South Slavic name meaning 'young man' or 'youthful oneSlavic#1,743
- YelenaShining light, bright one, or torchSlavic#1,796
- TiannaFollower of ChristSlavic#1,808
- VladimirOf great power or ruling with peace, from the Slavic elements vladeti (to rule) and miru (peace, world)Slavic#1,826
- IvankaLittle gift from GodSlavic#2,017
- MiranOf uncertain originSlavic#2,020
- CasimirHe who proclaims peaceSlavic#2,035
- TaniaFairy queen or of the family of the FabiiSlavic#2,036
- MarkoOf Mars, the Roman god of warSlavic#2,056
- DashaA short form or diminutive of the Russian name Darya, derived from the Persian name Darius, meaning 'possessor of goodness' or 'kingly'Slavic#2,117
- MalinaThe name likely means 'little lady' or 'woman from Magdala', though its exact origin is debatedSlavic#2,153
- ZofiaPolish form of Sophia, meaning 'wisdom' in GreekSlavic#2,153
- LipaOf debated originSlavic#2,363
- VanyaOf debated origin: possibly a short form of Ivan (Russian for John, meaning 'God is gracious') or derived from the Sanskrit name Vani meaning 'speech' or 'voiceSlavic#2,387
- YanaGod is graciousSlavic#2,387
- SorinOf uncertain originSlavic#2,390
- NatalyaChristmas DaySlavic#2,410
- MaksimThe greatestSlavic#2,451
- AndreiManly, braveSlavic#2,516
- AniaA Polish diminutive of Anna, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'Slavic#2,542
- DanikaMorning starSlavic#2,542
- Alekdefender of manSlavic#2,604
- MarekDedicated to Mars, warlikeSlavic#2,604
- VaniaGracious gift of GodSlavic#2,822
- Aleksandrdefender of menSlavic#2,833
- HershHersh is a Yiddish name meaning 'deer' or 'stag'Slavic#2,833
- LeninFrom the name of the Russian revolutionary Vladimir Lenin, derived from the Lena River in SiberiaSlavic#2,884
- YulianOf uncertain originSlavic#3,089
- IlyaOf debated originSlavic#3,128
- OlgaholySlavic#3,167
- BorisFighter, warriorSlavic#3,181
- PavelSmall, humbleSlavic#3,181
- MishaWho is like God?Slavic#3,211
- JakubHe who supplants or may God protect (Arabic, debated)Slavic#3,240
- PolinaLittle, small, or humbleSlavic#3,249
- AleksandraDefender of mankindSlavic#3,296
- AntonelaFemale diminutive of Anton, derived from the Roman family name Antonius, of uncertain meaning, possibly 'priceless' or 'flourishing'Slavic#3,342
- Andreymanly, braveSlavic#3,379
- BogdanGiven by GodSlavic#3,379
- KarolFree man, or possibly song of joySlavic#3,389
- DmitriOf uncertain origin, possibly related to the Greek goddess Demeter, meaning 'follower of Demeter' or 'earth mother'Slavic#3,450
- LaszloOne who is glorious in battle or of glorious fameSlavic#3,513
- RuslanLion, derived from the Turkic arslanSlavic#3,513
- KatyaA short form of Ekaterina, the Russian form of Katherine, typically interpreted as 'pure'Slavic#3,577
- VaidaPossibly derived from Lithuanian 'vaidinti' meaning 'to call' or 'to name', or a feminine form of VaidasSlavic#3,577
- MaksymThe greatestSlavic#3,583
- BohdanGiven by GodSlavic#3,658
- KarloOf debated originSlavic#3,658
- KazShort form of Kazimierz, the Polish form of Casimir, meaning 'proclaimer of peace'Slavic#3,658
- NarekOf uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'of the mountain' in ArmenianSlavic#3,658
- NovakThe name Novak is of Slavic origin and is typically a surname meaning 'new man' or 'newcomer'Slavic#3,658
- MishkaLittle bearSlavic#3,712
- KazimirDestroyer of peace or one who commands peaceSlavic#3,757
- MillaOf uncertain origin, possibly a short form of Camilla or a variant of Mila, meaning 'dear' or 'beloved' in Slavic languagesSlavic#3,780
- IlonaMost likely derived from Hungarian, meaning 'light' or related to Helen, meaning 'torch' or 'moon'Slavic#3,832
- SolomiaOf uncertain originSlavic#3,832
- SonjaGod is graciousSlavic#3,903
- MiroPeace or worldSlavic#3,949
- AnielaGod is my graceSlavic#3,975
- ZosiaPolish diminutive of Zofia, meaning 'wisdom'Slavic#4,067
- ZorianOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Zorian or derived from the Slavic element 'zor' meaning 'dawn' or 'daybreak'Slavic#4,139
- DavitBeloved, or possibly of uncertain originSlavic#4,249
- HalinaA diminutive of Helena, meaning 'bright' or 'shining light'Slavic#4,265
- DanyloGod is my judgeSlavic#4,396
- LukaszPolish form of Luke, meaning 'from Lucania' in ItalySlavic#4,396
- MirnaOf uncertain originSlavic#4,460
- NikitaOf debated originSlavic#4,460
- YuliaOf uncertain originSlavic#4,460
- LazloOf uncertain originSlavic#4,539
- ZlataGolden, goldSlavic#4,661
- Aleksandardefender of menSlavic#4,707
- Jarekfierce and strongSlavic#4,707
- MirOf uncertain originSlavic#4,707
- KonstantinConstant, steadfast, or steadfast in faithSlavic#4,857
- KrystianFollower of ChristSlavic#4,857
- MillanOf uncertain originSlavic#4,857
- JelenaBright, shining light, or torchSlavic#4,987
- MischaOf uncertain originSlavic#4,987
- SolomiyaOf uncertain originSlavic#4,987
- NazarVow, dedication, or one who is consecrated to GodSlavic#5,045
- Bladimirof uncertain originSlavic#5,208
- IannaProbably a variant of Iana or Yana, possibly related to the Slavic name Jana, a feminine form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'Slavic#5,238
- SofijaOf uncertain originSlavic#5,238
- JozefGod will add, increase (Hebrew)Slavic#5,399
- MarikOf uncertain originSlavic#5,399
- KasiaPolish diminutive of Katarzyna, meaning 'pure'Slavic#5,410
- ZaryaSunrise, dawn, or morning lightSlavic#5,410
- Andrejmanly, braveSlavic#5,608
- Artyomof uncertain originSlavic#5,608
- CashmirOf debated originSlavic#5,608
- MikayelWho is like God?Slavic#5,608
- MikolajWho is like God?Slavic#5,608
- Vladof uncertain meaning, likely derived from a Slavic root meaning 'to rule' or 'to possess'Slavic#5,608
- BelaOf debated origin, possibly derived from a Slavic element meaning 'white' or a diminutive of names like Isabella or AnnabellaSlavic#5,722
- IanaGod is graciousSlavic#5,722
- NadyaA variant of Nadia, which itself is a diminutive of Nadezhda, meaning 'hope' in RussianSlavic#5,722
- OlenaLight, torch, or shining oneSlavic#5,722
- MatveyGift of GodSlavic#5,861
- MilosOf uncertain originSlavic#5,861
- MinkaOf uncertain originSlavic#5,917
- RozaRose or a flowering rose bushSlavic#5,917
- WandaOf debated origin: possibly from a Slavic root meaning 'wanderer' or 'roamer', or a short form of names containing the element 'wanda'Slavic#5,917
- MiroslavaPeace and glory, from the Slavic elements miru meaning 'peace' and slava meaning 'glory'Slavic#6,116
- ZelenaGreen, verdantSlavic#6,116
- Dmitrydevoted to Demeter, the Greek goddess of the harvestSlavic#6,143
- NikolayVictory of the people, from the Greek elements 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people)Slavic#6,143
- PetarRock or stoneSlavic#6,143
- IvaniaGod is graciousSlavic#6,325
- MonikaOne who is unique or alone, though the name is often associated with the Latin 'monere' meaning 'to advise' or 'to warn'Slavic#6,325
- SvetlanaLightSlavic#6,325
- TatyanaFeminine form of Tatius, a Sabine name of uncertain meaningSlavic#6,325
- FeliksLucky, successful, happySlavic#6,446
- Mateigift of GodSlavic#6,446
- AnastasiyaResurrectionSlavic#6,546
- InnaDerived from the Latin word 'inna' meaning 'mother' or from the Irish word 'inion' meaning 'daughter'Slavic#6,546
- VasilisaOf uncertain origin, possibly related to Greek 'basilissa' meaning 'queen'Slavic#6,546
- AdrikOne possible meaning is 'strong' or 'powerful' from Old High German, but the name is of debated origin and may also be a Russian diminutiveSlavic#6,803
- Alekseydefender of mankindSlavic#6,803
- AlexandrDefender of men, from the Greek name AlexandrosSlavic#6,803
- CzarA ruler, emperor, or autocrat, derived from the Russian imperial titleSlavic#6,803
- OsminOf uncertain originSlavic#6,803
- SamvelGod heardSlavic#6,803
- VukWolf, often symbolizing strength and independenceSlavic#6,803
- Zoranof uncertain originSlavic#6,803
- MashaOf uncertain meaningSlavic#6,838
- ZorianaDawn or sunriseSlavic#6,838
- FradelOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Fraydel, which is a Yiddish diminutive of Freyda meaning 'joy'Slavic#7,133
- OksanaPraise to GodSlavic#7,133
- RozaliaRose, referring to the flowerSlavic#7,133
- ZuzannaLily or rose (uncertain, but associated with these flowers in Polish folklore)Slavic#7,133
- Alekseidefender or helper of mankindSlavic#7,194
- AlexeyDefender of the peopleSlavic#7,194
- AlikDerived from Alexander, meaning 'defender of men'Slavic#7,194
- KacperPolish form of Casper, derived from a Persian word meaning 'treasurer' or 'keeper of the treasury'Slavic#7,194
- KazmirOf uncertain originSlavic#7,194
- IyaLikely derived from the Russian diminutive of Sofia or Maria, but of uncertain originSlavic#7,491
- KalynaOf uncertain originSlavic#7,491
- NataliyaChristmas DaySlavic#7,491
- AshotThe name is of Armenian origin and means 'hope' or 'world' depending on the interpretationSlavic#7,679
- DaniilGod is my judge, from the Hebrew name DanielSlavic#7,679
- MateuszGift of GodSlavic#7,679
- MiroslavOne who glorifies peace or is praised for peaceSlavic#7,679
- SergeyServant of God or protector, of debated originSlavic#7,679
- Zlatanof uncertain originSlavic#7,679
- DarinaMost likely a variant of Daria, meaning 'possessor of goodness' or 'gift' in PersianSlavic#7,885
- DimaPossibly a diminutive of names like Dimitri or Vladimira, or a short form of Arabic names meaning 'more just'Slavic#7,885
- VanaVana is a name of multiple originsSlavic#7,885
- AndriyManly, braveSlavic#8,243
- Benceblessed, victoriousSlavic#8,243
- MihailoWho is like God?Slavic#8,243
- MirkoLittle peace, peaceful ruler, or glorious peaceSlavic#8,243
- OlegHoly, blessed, or possibly from the Scandinavian name Helgi, meaning 'holy' or 'blessed'Slavic#8,243
- StanislawHe who achieves glory or establishes glorySlavic#8,243
- YaroslavFierce and gloriousSlavic#8,243
- NikolinaVictory of the peopleSlavic#8,362
- SofyaPossibly derived from the Greek word sophia, meaning wisdomSlavic#8,362
- IvanniaGod is gracious (feminine form of Ivan, itself a Slavic form of John)Slavic#8,860
- JadziaOf uncertain originSlavic#8,860
- JaninaGod is graciousSlavic#8,860
- JaraUsually considered a short form of names like Jaroslava, meaning 'fierce glory' or 'spring' in Slavic contexts, but also used independentlySlavic#8,860
- NadjaHope, or possibly a variant of NadiaSlavic#8,860
- Dmitriydevoted to, beloved of Demeter (the Greek goddess of the harvest)Slavic#8,910
- FedorGod's giftSlavic#8,910
- GevorgOf uncertain meaningSlavic#8,910
- MaksShort form of Maksymilian, a Polish form of Maximilian, meaning 'greatest'Slavic#8,910
- MaksymilianGreatest, rival or emulatorSlavic#8,910
- SavaOf uncertain origin, possibly a Slavic short form of names like Svetlana or a nickname meaning "owl" in SerbianSlavic#8,910
- VladislavOne who possesses glorySlavic#8,910
- JasiaOf uncertain originSlavic#9,457
- MateaGift of GodSlavic#9,457
- ArekVariant of the Polish name Arkadiusz, meaning 'of Arcadia'Slavic#9,714
- BoyanUncertainSlavic#9,714
- DragoOf debated originSlavic#9,714
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