Russian Girl Names
- Agnia
- Olya
Origin:
Russian variation of OlgaMeaning:
"hearty, holy"Description:
Makes the intriguing Olga even more so.
- Luba
Origin:
Russian, Slavic, Yiddish, "love, lover, dear"Meaning:
"love, lover, dear"Description:
Its association with the word liebe gives this name an endearing, adored aura.
- Roksana
Origin:
Polish and Russian variation of RoxaneDescription:
Plausible name for parents with Slavic roots, known as the wife of Alexander the Great.
- Ksenia
- Lidia
- Nataly
Origin:
Spelling variation of Natalie, FrenchMeaning:
"birthday of the Lord"Description:
With Natalie and Natalia in the US Top 100, it is not a surprise for spelling variations to gain popularity. Nataly was given to nearly 300 baby girls in 2023 and was one of the fastest-rising girl names that year.
- Ivanna
Origin:
Feminine of Ivan, which is itself a variation of JohnDescription:
Ivanna / Ivana both come out of the name "John" by way of the Russian variant Ivan. Whereas Joanna feels dated, Ivanna feels cosmopolitan and fresh. Ivanka (of Trump fame) is a diminutive version of Ivanna.
- Lida
Origin:
Russian diminutive of Lidia; Scandinavian diminutive of Alida; variation of Leda, GreekMeaning:
"woman from Lydia; noble; happy"Description:
Multicultural mini name with an intuitive pronunciation — it's a recipe for success, yet Lida remains under the radar.
- Tatyana
Origin:
Spelling variation of TatianaDescription:
Tatyana, an alternate spelling of the lovely Tatiana, definitely has its followers.
- Nadya
Origin:
Slavic and RussianMeaning:
"hope"Description:
Nadya and Nadia are Eastern European short forms -- for the more difficult Nadezhda -- now fully accepted on their own.
- Kenya
Origin:
Place name, KikuyuMeaning:
"mountain of white"Description:
Kenya, a name borrowed from the East African nation and theoretically unisex, is now used mostly for girls. While it's had its ups and downs since entering the US Top 1000 in 1968, it currently ranks lower than spelling variant Kenia.
- Varvara
Origin:
Russian, Greek, and Czech variation of BarbaraDescription:
An interesting and appealingly international spin on Barbara, with a lot of charm and energy.
- Roza
Origin:
Russian and Polish variation of RosaDescription:
Adds some zest to Rosa.
- Venera
- Panya
Origin:
African, Swahili; or, Russian, diminutive of StephaniaMeaning:
"mouse, tiny one; or, crowned one"Description:
Panya is a multicultural possibility with a sound that's pleasing to the English-speaking ear, though the Swahili translation, which might also be "rat," makes it less than savory as an African name.
- Zenovia
Origin:
Russian form of Zenobia, GreekMeaning:
"force of Zeus"Description:
Zenovia makes Zenobia even more unusual. This mythology-adjacent name is worth a look.
- Talya
Origin:
Russian, diminutive of Natalya; also spelling variation of TaliaDescription:
See TALIA.
- Liliya
- Nelya
Origin:
English, diminutive of Helen, Eleanor, et al: "bright, shining one"Meaning:
"bright, shining one"