Russian Names for Boys

  1. Eelia
    • Origin:

      Russian variation of Eliyahu
    • Meaning:

      "the lord is my god"
    • Description:

      Intriguing Russian possibility, even though proper pronunciation would not be obvious. Ilya might be a more manageable option.
  2. Volya
    • Timofey
      • Origin:

        Russian variation of Timothy
      • Meaning:

        "honoring God"
      • Description:

        A form of Timothy that is popular in its native Russia.
    • Todos
      • Vas
        • Tima
          • Gervasi
            • Moisey
              • Origin:

                Russian variation of Moses
              • Meaning:

                "delivered from the water"
              • Description:

                Russian translation of Moses.
            • Yefrem
              • Urvan
                • Eriks
                  • Motya
                    • Zavid
                      • Origin:

                        Russian, meaning unknown
                      • Description:

                        This Old Russian name is mentioned in several genealogical sources, but few modern name books. Pronounced either to rhyme with David, or as zah-VEED, it can be a highly unusual alternative.
                    • Sergo
                      • Damyan
                        • Yevgeny
                          • Origin:

                            Russian variation of Eugene
                          • Description:

                            See EUGENE.
                        • Ludis
                          • Valerii
                            • Vovka
                              • Wassily