This page collects russian names, each with its meaning, origin, gender and numerology on its own detail page. Browse them 100 at a time below, or jump to boy or girl names by their first letter. Tap any name to read its full meaning and background.
Meaning: The Russian and Ukrainian form of the Latin Vitalis, from 'vita' (life) - full of life, vital.
Origin: russian, latin
Gender: boy
Meaning: A variant of Natasha or Nastassia, Russian forms of Anastasia, from the Greek 'anastasis' (resurrection).
Origin: russian, greek
Gender: girl
Meaning: A variant of Ekaterina, the Russian form of Catherine, from the Greek 'Aikaterine', later linked to 'katharos' (pure).
Origin: russian, greek
Gender: girl
Meaning: A Slavic and German form of Victorina, from the Latin 'victor', 'conqueror' - 'the victorious one'.
Origin: russian, latin
Gender: girl
Meaning: The Russian form of Martha, from the Aramaic 'marta', 'the lady, mistress'; Martha was the sister of Lazarus in the…
Origin: russian, aramaic
Gender: girl
Meaning: A Russian diminutive of Anatoly, from the Greek 'anatole' (sunrise, the east) - one from the east.
Origin: russian, greek
Gender: boy
Meaning: A Slavic name from 'stani' (to become, to stand) and 'slava' (glory, fame) - one who attains glory.
Origin: slavic, russian
Gender: boy
Meaning: A variant spelling of the Russian Vasily, the form of Basil, from the Greek 'basileios' (royal, kingly).
Origin: russian, greek
Gender: boy
Meaning: Shining light; a Russian variant of Elena/Helen, from Greek hēlēnē ('torch, light'); a Christian Eastern European…
Origin: russian, greek, christian
Gender: girl
Meaning: A variant of Natasha, the Russian form of Natalia, from the Latin 'natalis', 'birthday' - born at Christmas.
Origin: russian, latin
Gender: girl
Meaning: A variant of Miloslava, from the Slavic 'mil' (gracious, dear) and 'slava' (glory) - one of dear glory.
Origin: slavic, russian
Gender: girl
Meaning: The Russian, Czech and Ukrainian form of Stephen, from the Greek 'stephanos', 'crown, wreath'.
Origin: russian, greek
Gender: boy
Meaning: A Russian diminutive of Valeriy, from the Roman name Valerius and the Latin 'valere' (to be strong, healthy).
Origin: russian, latin
Gender: boy
Meaning: The feminine of Rostislav, from the Slavic 'rasti' (to grow) + 'slava' (glory) - one whose glory grows.
Origin: russian, slavic
Gender: girl
Meaning: A spelling variant of the Russian Nikolai, from the Greek 'nike' (victory) + 'laos' (people) - victory of the people.
Origin: russian, greek
Gender: boy
Meaning: The Russian form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew 'Elisheva', 'my God is an oath'.
Origin: russian, hebrew
Gender: girl
Meaning: The Russian and Greek form of Benjamin, from the Hebrew 'Binyamin', son of the right hand.
Origin: russian, greek, hebrew
Gender: boy
Meaning: A diminutive of Tania/Tatiana, which comes from the Roman family name Tatius, borne by the Sabine king Titus Tatius.
Origin: spanish, russian, latin
Gender: girl
Meaning: The Russian form of Theodosia, from the Greek 'theos' (God) + 'dosis' (giving) - one given by God.
Origin: russian, greek
Gender: girl
Meaning: Affectionate Russian diminutive of Anna, from the Hebrew 'Hannah' (grace, favour) - one graced by God.
Origin: russian, hebrew
Gender: girl
Meaning: A Slavic form of Magdalene - woman of Magdala, from the Hebrew 'migdal' (tower).
Origin: russian, hebrew
Gender: girl
Meaning: A Russian pet form of Svetlana, from the Slavic 'svet' (light) - the bright one.
Origin: russian, slavic
Gender: girl
Meaning: A variant of Tonya or Tanya, a Russian short form of Tatiana, with a spelling influenced by tawny (tan-brown).
Origin: english, russian
Gender: girl
Meaning: A pet form of Anatoly, from the Greek 'anatole' (east, sunrise).
Origin: russian, greek
Gender: boy
Meaning: An Old Slavic name (mstit, vengeance + slava, glory) - 'glorious avenger', borne by princes of Kievan Rus'.
Origin: slavic, russian
Gender: boy
Meaning: A short form of Natalia or Natasha, used in Slavic countries and Georgia, from the Latin 'natalis' (birthday…
Origin: russian, latin
Gender: girl
Meaning: A variant of the Russian Dmitry, from the Greek Demetrios - one devoted to Demeter, goddess of grain and the earth.
Origin: russian, greek
Gender: boy
Meaning: A variant of Nadine, the French form of the Russian Nadezhda, 'hope'.
Origin: french, russian
Gender: girl
Meaning: A Soviet-era name, used especially in Armenia, formed from the names of Karl (Marx) and Lenin.
Origin: armenian, russian
Gender: boy
Meaning: A Russian feminine of Gavriil (Gabriel), from the Hebrew 'Gavri'el', 'God is my strength'.
Origin: russian, hebrew
Gender: girl
Meaning: A Soviet-era Russian name formed by spelling 'Lenin' backwards, given in honour of the revolutionary leader.
Origin: russian
Gender: girl
Meaning: The Moldovan spelling of Olesya, a Slavic pet form linked to Aleksandra, from the Greek for 'defender of the people'.
Origin: romanian, russian, greek
Gender: girl
Meaning: A spelling variant of Latasha, La- + Tasha, from Natasha/Natalia, Latin 'natale domini', 'Christmas Day'.
Origin: english, russian, latin
Gender: girl
Meaning: A Russian diminutive of Esfir (Esther), the biblical queen, a name probably of Persian origin often linked to 'star'.
Origin: russian, hebrew, persian
Gender: girl
Meaning: A form of Eudoxia, from the Greek 'eu' (good) + 'doxa' (glory, repute) - one of good fame.
Origin: greek, russian
Gender: girl
Meaning: The Czech and Russian form of Silvester, from the Latin 'silvester' (of the forest), from 'silva' (wood).
Origin: slavic, russian, latin
Gender: boy
Meaning: A Russian affectionate diminutive of Anna, from the Hebrew 'Channah', 'grace, favour'.
Origin: russian, hebrew
Gender: girl
Meaning: The Russian form of the Greek Hermolaos, from Hermes plus 'laos' (people), borne by an early Christian martyr.
Origin: russian, greek
Gender: boy
Meaning: A Russian feminine form of Seraphim, from the Hebrew 'saraph' (to burn) - the fiery, burning angels.
Origin: russian, hebrew
Gender: girl
Meaning: A Russian diminutive of Anastasia, from the Greek 'anastasis' (resurrection) - one who rises again.
Origin: russian, greek
Gender: girl
Meaning: A Russian form of Timothy, from the Greek 'Timotheos' - 'time' (honour) and 'theos' (God), honouring God.
Origin: russian, greek
Gender: boy
Meaning: The Russian form of Seraphim, from the Hebrew 'seraphim', 'the burning ones' - the fiery angels of Isaiah's vision.
Origin: russian, hebrew
Gender: boy
Meaning: A variant of Katinka, a Slavic and Hungarian pet form of Ekaterina (Catherine), linked to the Greek 'katharos' (pure).
Origin: russian, greek
Gender: girl
Meaning: Russian form of Demetrius, from the Greek 'Demetrios' - devoted to Demeter, goddess of the earth and harvest.
Origin: russian, greek
Gender: boy
Meaning: A variant of Xenia/Kseniya, from the Greek 'xenia' (hospitality) - one who welcomes the guest.
Origin: russian, greek
Gender: girl
Meaning: A Russian and Slavic form of Daniel, from the Hebrew 'Daniyyel' - 'God is my judge'.
Origin: russian, hebrew
Gender: boy
Meaning: From the Latin 'matrona' (a married woman, a respected lady). It is borne by several Orthodox saints and is…
Origin: latin, russian
Gender: girl
Meaning: The Russian form of Angela, from the Greek 'angelos' (messenger, angel).
Origin: russian
Gender: girl
Meaning: From the Slavic 'lyud' (people) + 'mil' (dear, gracious) - one dear to the people; borne by St Ludmila of Bohemia.
Origin: russian, slavic
Gender: girl
Meaning: The French form of Natasha, from the Latin 'natale domini' (birthday of the Lord) - one born at Christmas.
Origin: french, russian, latin
Gender: girl
Meaning: A French spelling of Natasha, the Russian diminutive of Natalya, from the Latin 'natale domini' - the birthday of…
Origin: french, russian, latin
Gender: girl
Meaning: A short form of Natasha (Natalia), from the Latin 'natale domini' - born on Christmas Day.
Origin: russian, latin
Gender: girl
Meaning: A form of Photine, from the Greek 'phos, photos' (light) - the name tradition gives the Samaritan woman at the well.
Origin: greek, russian
Gender: girl
Meaning: The Russian form of the Greek Tychon, from 'tyche' (fortune, luck) - borne by Orthodox saints.
Origin: russian, greek
Gender: boy
Meaning: A Russian diminutive of Vadim, a name of uncertain origin, perhaps from the Old Slavic 'vaditi' or from a Persian…
Origin: russian, slavic
Gender: boy
Meaning: The Russian form of the Greek Hermolaos, from Hermes + 'laos' (people) - borne by an early Christian martyr priest.
Origin: russian, greek
Gender: boy
Meaning: A Russian and Yiddish diminutive of Frances ('a free one') or Feiga ('little bird').
Origin: russian, hebrew
Gender: girl
Meaning: The Russian form of Basil, from the Greek 'basileios' (royal, kingly) - long popular through veneration of St Basil.
Origin: russian, greek
Gender: boy
Meaning: A Russian pet form of Alexander and Alexandra, from the Greek 'alexein' (to defend) and 'aner' (man) - defender of…
Origin: russian, greek
Gender: unisex
Meaning: A Russian diminutive of Antonina, from the Roman family name Antonius, of uncertain meaning.
Origin: russian, latin
Gender: girl
Meaning: A Russian diminutive of Lyudmila, from the Slavic 'lyud' (people) + 'mil' (dear) - dear to the people.
Origin: russian, slavic
Gender: girl
Meaning: The Russian form of Aglaia, from the Greek 'aglaia' (splendour, radiance) - borne by an early Christian saint.
Origin: greek, russian
Gender: girl
Meaning: A Russian and Spanish form of Roland, from the Germanic hrod (fame) + land - renowned throughout the land.
Origin: russian, germanic
Gender: boy
Meaning: The Russian form of the Greek Metrophanes, from 'meter' (mother) + 'phaino' (to appear) - manifested through his mother.
Origin: russian, greek
Gender: boy
Meaning: A Russian and Ukrainian diminutive of Maria, from the Hebrew Miriam.
Origin: russian, slavic
Gender: girl
Meaning: The Russian form of Diomedes, from the Greek 'Dios' (of Zeus) + 'medos' (counsel) - counsel of Zeus.
Origin: russian, greek
Gender: boy
Meaning: A variant of Christopher (Russian Khristofor), from the Greek 'Christophoros' - one who bears Christ.
Origin: greek, russian
Gender: boy
Meaning: The Russian form of Athanasius, from the Greek 'athanatos', 'immortal' - honouring St Athanasius of Alexandria.
Origin: greek, russian, christian
Gender: boy