Russian Names that Start With P

Your little Pasha will rule the roost. In Russia, Pasha is traditionally given to a boy born on Good Friday.

Pavel may be widespread in the former Soviet Union, but it has a somewhat impoverished image here.

Sweet and soft alternative to Sasha. Typically used as a diminutive for the Russian male names like Pavel, which itself is a diminutive of Paul. But could be used as a twist on Pauline. Pasha offers an international flair with a cozy, approachable vibe.

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.

This version of the more familiar Paulina is occasionally used in the US, though some may see it as relating more to the word pole than to the classic Paul.

Friendly Slavic rarity.

For Americans, may prove too much of a twist on Peter.

Slavic possibility for a girl born during the Easter season.

Panya is a Russian diminutive that sounds a tad feminine to the Western sensibility.

Petya is a popular name in its native Bulgaria, where according to a 2016 study, it was the 9th most used feminine name among women of all ages. While it hasn't made the Top 10 in recent years, it remains a familiar choice.

Enviable meaning, but off-putting sound.