Lyudmila

Slavic

"beloved of the people"

Lyudmila Origin and Meaning

The name Lyudmila is a girl's name of Russian origin.

Lyudmila is a feminine Slavic name with deep historical roots, particularly in Russian, Ukrainian, and Belarusian cultures. The name derives from two Slavic elements: 'lyud' meaning 'people' and 'mila' meaning 'dear' or 'gracious,' thus conveying the beautiful meaning of 'dear to the people' or 'beloved by the people.' Lyudmila gained significant prominence through Russian literature, notably as the heroine in Alexander Pushkin's poem 'Ruslan and Lyudmila.' The name saw peak popularity in the Soviet era but has declined somewhat in recent decades. Notable bearers include Soviet gymnast Lyudmila Turischeva and the first woman in space, Lyudmila Savelyeva. The name carries an air of classic elegance and strength while maintaining feminine qualities, representing a woman who is both respected and loved by her community.

Famous People Named Lyudmila

• Lyudmila Ulitskaya Russian author
• Liudmyla Mykhailivna Pavlychenko Ukrainian WWII sniper
• Lyudmila Vasilyevna Maksakova Russian actress
• Lyudmila Marsovna Biktasheva Russian distance runner
• Lyudmila Chernyshova Russian volleyball player
• Lyudmila Pavlovna Gromova Russian gymnast
• Lyudmila Stefanovna Petrushevskaya Russian novelist
• Lyudmila Mikhailovna Alexeyeva Russian historian and activist
• Lyudmila Ivanovna Bogomolova Russian ballerina