Russian language belongs to the group Slavic languages. However, many Russian names by their origin they are not originally Russian. They are borrowed from the Greek language along with the Christian religion. Before this, Russians had names reflecting various characteristics and qualities of people, their physical disabilities, names reflecting the order of birth of children in the family. There were common names such as Wolf, Cat, Sparrow, Birch, First, Tretyak, Bolshoi, Menshoi, Zhdan. A reflection of these names is observed in modern Russian surnames Tretyakov, Nezhdanov, Menshov, etc.

With the introduction of Christianity in Rus', all the old Russian names were gradually replaced by church names that came to Rus' from Byzantium. Among them, in addition to the Greek names themselves, there were ancient Roman, Hebrew, Syrian, Egyptian names, each of which in its own way native language reflected a certain meaning, but when borrowed it was used only as a proper name, and not as a word denoting something.

By the 18th-19th centuries Old Russian names were already completely forgotten, and Christian names largely changed their appearance, adapting to the peculiarities of Russian pronunciation. Thus, the name Diomede was transformed into the name Demid, Jeremiah - Eremey, etc.

After the October Socialist Revolution, names associated with the new ideology became widespread: Revmira (peace revolution), Diamara (dialectical materialism); names reflecting the first stages of industrialization: Electrina, Elevator, Diesel, Ram (revolution, electrification, mechanization); names read in foreign novels: Alfred, Rudolf, Arnold; names based on the names of flowers: Lily, Rose, Aster.

Since the 1930s, such familiar ones have become widespread again. Russian names like Masha, Vladimir, Seryozha, i.e. the names closest to the Russian people are used. But this return to old names does not mean a return to all names church calendar, most of which remained unaccepted by the Russian nation.

On this page there are not only old ones (Russian calendar, Old Russian and common Slavic), but also new ones female names.

Russian female names starting with the letter A:

Augusta / Augustine (old) - summer

Avdotya (folk from Evdokia) - famous

Aurelia (new) - golden

Aurora (new) - goddess of the dawn

Agapia (old) - from Greek. agapao - I love.

Agata (new) / Agafya / Agathia (old) - from Greek. agathos - good, honest, kind.

Aglaida (old) - sparkling / daughter of beauty, charm

Aglaya (new) - brilliant

Agnes / Agnessa (old) - chaste

Agnia (old) - immaculate or fiery

Agrippina / Agrefena (old) - from Roman family name Agrippus (Agrippa)

Ada (old) - decoration

Adele / Adelia / Adelaide (Old German) - from adal - noble and heyd - state, class.

Aza (old) - first

Azalea (new) - flowering bush

Aida (new) - giver of harvest

Aquilina / Akulina (old) - eagle-haired

Aksinya (folk from Ksenia) - hospitable or, on the contrary, alien (“xenos”)

Alevtina (old) - alien to evil

Alexandra (old) - protector of people

Alena (from Elena) - sunny

Alina (new) - stranger

Alice (new) - charming

Alla (old) - selfish

Albina (old, cf. new Alvina) - “white”

Anastasia (old) - resurrected

Anatolia (new) - eastern

Angelina (old) - angel

Angela (new) - angelic

Animaisa (old) - soulful

Anisiya / Anisya (old) - sweet-smelling

Anita (new) - obstinate

Anna (old) - “grace”

Antonina / Antonida (old) - kind

Antonia (old) - entering into battle

Anfisa / Anfusa (old) - blooming

Apollinaria (old) - sun goddess

Ariadne (old) - sleeping

Arina (popular from Irina) - calm

Arcadia (new) - shepherdess

Arsenia (new) - courageous

Artemia (old) - unharmed

Astra (new) - “flower”

Astrid (scand.) - passionate

Afanasia (old) - immortal

Aphrodite (old) - emerging from sea foam

Aelita (new) - from Greek. aer - air and litos - stone

Russian female names starting with the letter B:

Bazhena (Old Russian) - saint

Beata (new) - blessing

Beatrice (old) - blessing

Bela (slav.) - beautiful

Bella (new) - beautiful

Bertha (new) - magnificent

Bogdana (glorified) - given by God

Boleslava (slav.) - more glorious

Borislava (slav.) - fighting for glory

Bronislava (slav.) - glorious protector

Russian female names starting with the letter B:

Valentina (old) - healthy

Valeria (old) - strong

Wanda (slav.) - hospitable

Varvara (old) - savage

Vasilina (new) - royal

Vasilisa (old) - royal

Vassa (old) - queen

Wenceslas (slav.) - more glorious

Venus (old) - “love”

Vera (old) - “faith”

Veronica (old) - biblical name

Veselina (slav.) - cheerful

Vesta (old) - patroness of the home. hearth

Vidana (glory) - prominent

Quiz (old) - winner

Victoria (old) - “victory”

Vilena (new) - from V.I. LENIN

Viola / Violetta / Violanta (new) - “violet”

Virinea (old) - green, fresh

Vitalia / Vitalina (new) - vital

Vlada (slav.) - owning

Vladilena (new) - short for “Vladimir Ilyich Lenin”

Vladimir (new) - owning the world

Vladislava (glory) - owner of glory

Vladlena (new) - similar to Vladilena

Vlasta (slav.) - ruler

Will (new) - freestyle

Vseslava (slav.) - glorious everywhere

Russian female names starting with the letter G:

Gaia (new) - wife

Gali (old) - bright

Galina (old) - calm

Hanna (Ukrainian from Anna) - blessed

Gayana / Gayaniya (old) - from Greek. ge - earth

Gelena (New Polish from Elena) - light

Helium (new) - solar (Helios)

Gella (old) - fallen into the water

Gertrude (new) - patroness of women

Glafira (old) - sophisticated

Glyceria (old) - sweet

Gloria (old) - "glory"

Goluba (Old Russian) - tender

Gorislava (glory) - kindling glory

Russian female names starting with the letter D:

Daina (new) - another reading of Diana

Dana (new) - goddess of the moon

Daria / Daria (old) - winner

Darina (new) - giver

Daryana (new) - winner

Dekabrina (new) - winter

Deya / Diya (new) - divine

Juliet (old) - analogue of Julia

Diana (new) - divine

Dina / Dinia (popular from old Digna) - “faith”

Diodora (old) - given by God

Dionysia (old) - patroness of winemaking

Dobrava (Old Russian) - kind

Domna / Domina (old) - madam, mistress of the house.

Domnika/Dominika (old) - belonging. to God

Dorothea / Dorothea (old) - from Greek. doron - gift, gift and theos - god.

Russian female names starting with the letter E:

Eve (old) - giver of life

Evgenia (old) - noble

Evdokia (old) - well-known

Eupraxia (old) - doer of good deeds, virtuous woman

Catherine (old) - immaculate

Elena (old) - chosen one

Elizabeth (old) - worshiper of God

Efemia / Euphemia (old) - pious

Euphrosyne / Euphrosyne (old) - from Greek. Euphrosyne - joy, fun.

Russian female names starting with the letter Z:

Jeanne (new) - “gift of God”

Zhdana (Old Russian) - waiting

Russian female names starting with the letter Z:

Zarina / Zorina (new) - light

Zvenislava (glory) - spreading glory

Zinaida (old) - born of Zeus

Zinovia (old) - “Zeus’ power”

Zlata (slav.) - golden

Zoya (old) - “life”

Russian female names starting with the letter I:

Ivanna (folk from John) - “God’s gift”

Ida (new) - mountain, “descendant”

Ilaria (old) - cheerful

Inga (new) - from ancient Scand. Invio is the name of the god of abundance.

Inessa (new) - serene

Inna (old) - name of Rome / stormy stream

Joanna (old) - “God’s gift”

Jonah (old) - “dove”

Hypatia (new) - related to horses, equine (hippos)

Hippolyta (new) - from "(g)ippo" - horse and "litos" - stone, slab

Iraida (old) - goddess of the rainbow

Iroida (old) - heroic, daughter of a hero

Irina (old) - “peace”

Isidora (old) - patroness of fertility

Spark (new) - bright

Iphigenia (old) - immortal

Oya (old) - from Greek. ia - violet

Russian female names starting with the letter K:

Capitolina (old) - main

Carolina (new) - brave

Katerina (from Ekaterina) - immaculate

Kira (old) - “mistress”

Kirilla (old) - mistress

Claudia (old) - lame or from the Claudian family

Clara (new) - clear

Clarice / Clarissa (new) - light

Cleopatra (old) - beauty

Concordia (old) - consonant, agreeing

Constance (old) - persistent

Christina (new) - baptized

Ksenia (old) - stranger

Russian female names starting with the letter L:

Lada (Old Russian) - sweetheart

Larisa (old) - “seagull”

Leniana (new) - from Lenin

Lenin (new) - from Lenin

Leonida (old) - “descendant of the lion”

Leonila (old) - lioness

Leontia (new) - lion

Lesya (new) - courageous

Libya (old) - originally from Libya

Lydia (old) - first

Liliana (new) - blooming

Lily (new) - “flower”

Lina (new) - an independent name or a diminutive of Elina

Lyubava (Old Russian) - beauty

Love (old) - “love”

Lyubomyra (slav.) - darling of the world

Lyudmila (old, famous) - dear to people

Russian female names starting with the letter M:

Mavra (old) - dark-skinned, dark-skinned

Magda (new) - see Magdalene

Magdalene (old) - sounding / originally from Magdala, in Palestine

Madeleine (new) - see Magdalene

Maya / Maya (new) - goddess of spring

Malvina (Old German) - From mal - justice and wine - friend..

Margarita (old) - “pearl”

Marina (old) - sea

Maria / Marya (old) - bitter

Marie (new) - variant of Maria

Martha (new) - mistress

Martha (old) - mentor

Matilda (Old German) - from macht - strength and hild - battle.

Matryona / Matrona (old) - mistress, mother of the family, mother

Melania / Melania (old) - dark, dark

Milada (slav.) - kind

Milana / Milena / (slav.) - sweetheart

Militsa (old, famous) - cute in person

Miloslava (slav.) - glory is sweet

Mira (glory) - peaceful

Myrrh (glory) - fragrant, fragrant

Miroslava (slav.) - winner

Mitrodora (gr.) - a gift from the mother.

Mlada (slav.) - young

Mstislava (slav.) - conqueror

Muse (old) - goddess of art / inspiration

Russian female names starting with the letter N:

Nadezhda (old, famous) - “hope”

Nadiya (folk, from Nadezhda) - “hope”

Nana (old) - nymph

Nastasya (folk, from Anastasia) - resurrected

Natalya / Natalia (old) - native

Nellie (new) - young

Neonila (old) - principled

Nike (old) - “goddess of victory.” The name comes from the Goddess of Victory, Nike of Samothrace, who lived in ancient Greece.

Nina (old) - ruler

Ninel (new) - “Lenin” on the contrary

Novella (old) - new

Nora (new) - cold

Russian female names starting with the letter O:

Oksana (Ukrainian, from Ksenia) - hospitable

Octavia (old) - eighth

Oktyabrina (new) - autumn

Olesya (Ukrainian, from Alexander) - courageous

Olympics (old) - keeping calm

Olympia (new) - named after Zeus

Olga (old, old Russian) - saint

Russian female names starting with the letter P:

Pavla (old) - small

Pavlina (old) - beauty

Platonida (old) - descendant of Plato

Polyxena (old) - Trojan princess

Polina (new) - fortune teller

Pravdina (new) - honest

Praskovya (folk, from the old Paraskeva) - “Friday”

Russian female names starting with the letter R:

Rada (old, famous) - bringing joy

Radmila (slav.) - joyful

Raisa (old) - submissive

Revmira (new) - REVOLUTIONARY WORLD

Regina (old) - queen

Renata (new) - newly born

Rimma (old) - Roman

Rogneda (slav.) - admitted to the council of equals/council of men

Rose (new) - “flower”

Rosalia (new) - blooming

Rozana (new) - flower

Rostislava (slav.) - growing for glory

Ruslana (new) - lioness

Rufina / Ruth (old) - red, red-haired

Russian female names starting with the letter C:

Sabina / Savina (old) - from the Sabine family, Sabine woman

Salome / Solome (old) - a variant of the name Solomonia, derived from the name Solomon - “prosperous”

Svetlana (Old Russian) - light

Svetozara (glory) - bright dawn

Svetoslava (new) - glory is bright

Svoboda (new) - “freedom”

Svyatoslav (glory) - glory is holy

Sevastian (old) - “highly revered, sacred”, a variant of the male name Sevastyan

Severina (new) - northern

Selena / Selina (new) - moon

Seraphim (old) - fiery

Slava (slav.) - “glory”

Slavyana (slav.) - Slavic woman

Snezhana (new) - cold

Sophia / Sophia (old) - “wisdom”

Stanislava (slav.) - become glorious

Stella (old) - star

Stepanida / Stefanida (old) - “wreath”

Stefania (old) - “wreath”

Susanna / Sosanna (old) - stubborn / from Hebrew - "shushanah" - "white lily"

Suzanne (new) - stubborn

Russian female names starting with the letter T:

Taira (new) - persistent

Taisiya (old) - “god-pleasing” and “lover of children”

Tamara (old) - “fig tree”

Tamila / Tomila (Old Russian) - languishing

Tatiana (old) - founder

Russian female names starting with the letter U:

Ulyana (folk, from old Juliana, cf. Juliana)

Ustinya (folk, from old Justina, cf. Justina)

Russian female names starting with the letter F:

Faina (old) - shining

Felixana (new) - successful

Felicata / Felicity (old) - happy

Felicia (old) - “happiness”

Fedora / Theodora (old) - "God's gift"

Feodosia / Feodosia (old) - landowner

Philadelphia (new) - loving Delphi

Flavia (old) - from the Flavian family

Flora / Floria (new) - goddess of flowers

Florentina (new) - blooming

Florence (new) - blooming

Floriana (new) - young or blooming

Photina (old) - according to the calendar Svetlana

Russian female names starting with the letter X:

Harita (old) - goddess of beauty

Kharitina (old) - beauty

Chionia (old) - nymph

Christina (old, cf. new Christina) - Christova

Russian female names starting with the letter H:

Cheslava (slav.) - honest glory

Russian female names starting with the letter E:

Eurydice (new) - bitten by a snake

Eleanor (new) - complex

Elvira (new) - balanced

Elmira (new) - calm

Elsa (new) - courageous

Emma (new) - self-critical

Erica (new) - creator of the temple

Russian female names starting with the letter Y:

Juliana (old, from Juliana) - curly

Julia (old, from Julius) - fluffy

Humanita (new) - humane, human

Juno (old) - patroness of marriage

Russian female names starting with the letter I:

Jadwiga (new) - rich warrior

Yana (new) - “Sun Goddess”

Ioannina (new) - light

Jaromira (slav.) - “sunny world”

Yaroslava (slav.) - “burning glory” or similar male name Yaroslav

When naming their daughter, parents must understand: the name is the most important decoration of the girl, which she will wear throughout her life. Stella or Milada? Bazhena or Carolina? Clara or Zoryana? Or maybe just Love? Rare and beautiful names for girls are presented in such abundance that it is difficult not to get confused. But which one is right for your baby, and what is the correct name for your daughter? About this - in our material.

Today, the influence of a woman’s name on her character, quality and life expectancy is studied quite widely. Moreover, the topic is considered by both official science, predictive practices, and magic. It's understandable that many parents want to know how it all works. After all, it is so important to write down not only a beautiful full name on the birth certificate, but good fortune for my daughter.

The name is determined by the calendar, season, numbers and science

Thus, astrologers compile special horoscopes for newborns, allowing them to determine a successful naming option. Numerologists select the “correct” names by calculating the number of the child’s date of birth. Healers ask nature what unusual name to name a girl: they recommend choosing options based on the time of year and month of birth.

There is also anthroponymy. This is a separate scientific field to study the history of the emergence and evolution of the full name, the patterns of functioning of its components. In their works, anthroponymic scientists analyze various proper names, highlight the most successful combinations Full name

For believing Orthodox Christians, the most recommended option for naming a girl is according to the calendar. So, the name is given in honor of a saint whose day coincides with the baby’s birthday or falls on the eighth or fortieth day from birth.

How children were named in the old days

Our ancestors took a simpler approach to naming girls. And at the same time, the names of the beauties of that time could have been the most unusual. In Rus', they were selected so that the baby could be distinguished from other family members. For example, Pervusha was the first child. The name reflected her external characteristics: the girl Chernava grew up dark-skinned and had dark hair. And Nekrasa was not born too pretty.

Characteristics or behavior were taken as a basis: Crybaby, Smart girl. The baby was named taking into account the circumstances of her birth. For example, Istoma grew up in families where the mother suffered during childbirth. And Snezhana was born in the cold. It could also indicate the attitude of adults towards the girl: Zhdana, Nezhdana, Lyubava, Darena.

Anna, Maria and Sofia are the three most popular female naming options on the planet. Although sound in different countries they may not be the same because they have many synonyms. For example, Annette, Marie and Sophie live in France. And Hanna, Marichen and Zofa are in Germany.

Many modern female names literally fascinate those around them and make their owner even more attractive. But finding a naming option that you think is interesting is only half the battle. To make a name “play”, you need to consider several points.

1. Nationality. Nowadays in Russia, children are often given “names” that are unusual for the local culture and traditions. They are borrowed from other countries, religions, mentalities. In some cases this is justified. But in combination with ordinary Slavic patronymics and surnames, it looks strange, to put it mildly. For example, the combination “Gayane Vasilievna Kozlova” is inferior to the combination “Gayane Gasparovna Oganesyan”. This name is suitable for an Armenian girl, but not quite for a newborn Slavic girl. It is also worth considering that in interethnic marriages girls are born whose external features differ from typical Slavic features. Therefore, for mixed-race children, it is also necessary to carefully select the naming option. In Russia, the dark-skinned Masha, whose father is Arab, will always receive increased attention. But Regina or Sabira in this case will be neutral and suitable options.
2. Surname . Not all families can boast of a rich and strong surname. In such cases, the girl should not choose a name that is too unusual. Judge for yourself: the combination “Malvina Vyrvihvost” will become a double reason for ridicule from peers. The “Natalia Vyrvikhvost” option in this case looks neater. Of course, one can hope that Michelle Goose or Chernava Tuchka will grow up, get married and take the surnames of their other halves. But what if they decide differently? Nowadays, many people believe that changing your name negatively affects your destiny. So, women are afraid to make changes to documents. But even there is a girl who is not superstitious... What if she falls in love with a guy with the last name Flea, Devil, Grave, Slyunin or Pindyur?
3. Surname . Except national factor, the principle of consonance must also be taken into account. For bulky, long middle names it is worth choosing short names. Otherwise, those around you will break their tongues when addressing the girl. For example, the combination “Sada Ramzullovna” wins over the combination “Vuzhdeniya Ramzullovna”. The same principle applies when comparing the combinations “Vladislava Veniaminovna” and “Nina Veniaminovna”. By the way, a tandem is good, where consonance is read in the name and patronymic. Also winning are the options where the “names” of the daughter and father begin with the same letter: “Angelina Andreevna”, “Irina Igorevna”, “Nora Nikolaevna”.
4. Forms. What will you lovingly call your daughter? Zoechka, Mashunya, Katrusya, Lelya, Lyubasya... Any feminine address takes official and diminutive forms. But many of them can also be transformed into nicknames. Here you need to understand that children, especially schoolchildren, are cruel. They love to tease each other. So, Anfisa can turn into a Rat, Yulia - into Dulya, and Rose - into Dung.
5. Fashion. Especially young parents want to be in trend and find fashionable name for the baby. There are even extreme excesses like the Keyboard, Sarah-Paprika, Simka or Viagra. But in pursuit of originality, think about your daughter’s future. Do you have a neighbor's old lady Dazdraperma? Hardly. Because as they grew up, the girls, fashionably named after the Soviet May Day, were in a hurry to change it rare name. There are also only a few grandmothers of the Olympics. Yes, and few people know old women with the name Trolebuzin, named according to the principle “Trotsky-Lenin-Bukharin-Zinoviev”.

Psychologists recommend avoiding options with unexpressed gender when naming girls. “Genderless” names Evgenia, Valeria, Alexandra, Alexia can “steal” your baby’s tenderness and girlish charm, hinder her development and female self-identification. Also, you should not name your child after relatives who lived a difficult life and died in agony. And by giving a girl her mother’s name, you increase the risk of competition and misunderstanding in the family.

TOP 30 best female names

According to the Moscow Civil Registry Office, in 2015 the most fashionable female name in Russian capital became Sofia. Moreover, it is this option of naming girls that has invariably taken the lead since 2010, knocking Anastasia, who had previously been in the lead, off the pedestal. Also in the top three fashionable girl names in Moscow in 2015: Maria and Anna.

Today, parents have many resources at their disposal where they can find unusually beautiful names for girls. This and e-books, and virtual directories, and specialized sites. These sources accumulate and analyze parental requests and, based on them, compile ratings of the most popular female names. Below is a rating list of the thirty most beautiful and unusual names popular in 2017.

1. Milana. Slavic, means “sweetheart”.
2. Sofia. From ancient Greek - “wise”.
3. Yesenia. Slavic form of the name. Given to children born in the fall.
4. Arina. An obsolete form of the name Irina. From Greek - “peace”, “peace”.
5. Kira. The feminine form of the Greek name Kiros, which means “lord”, “lord”.
6. Anastasia . From Greek - “resurrected”, “immortal”.
7. Veronica. It is of Latin origin. Translated as “victorious”.
8. Alice. From English - “noble birth”.
9. Polina. A lighter form of the Russian version of the name Apollinaria, which means “liberated.”
10. Victoria . From Latin - “victory”.
11. Stasya. Short form from Stanislava, which means “to become glorious.”
12. Maryana. Hebrew, interpreted as “tart, bitter.”
13. Daria. Closely related to the male Persian name Darayavausha, which means “owner of good.”
14. Ksenia. From Greek - “hospitable”, “guest”, “stranger”.
15. Eva. From Hebrew - “life-giving”
16. Alina. From Latin - “foreign”, “other”, “majestic”.
17. Ekaterina. From Greek - “immaculate”, “pure”.
18. Valeria. The female version of the male name Valery, which is translated from Latin as “to be healthy”, “to be strong”, “to be powerful”.
19. Maria. From Hebrew - “desired”, “bitter”, “serene”.
20. Anna . From Hebrew - “grace”, “bravery”, “strength”.
21. Elizabeth. From Hebrew - “honoring God”, “my God is an oath”, “conjuring by God”.
22. Darina. Slavic, means “gifted”, “gift”.
23. Julia . From Greek - “curly”. The Latin version is “from the Julius family”, “July”.
24. Christina. From Latin - “Christian”.
25. Alena. From ancient Greek - “sunny”, “bewitching”, “shining”, “attracting”.
26. Ulyana. One of the forms of the name Yulia, which translates as “curly”, “July”, “from the Yuli family”.
27. Milena. Slavic, means “sweetheart”.
28. Camilla. IN Ancient Rome This is what the servants were called in temples. Hence the interpretation - “temple servant”, “impeccable origin”.
29. Amelia. From German - “hardworking”.
30. Diana. From Latin - “divine”.

It is very difficult to overestimate the importance of a name in a person’s life. Back in ancient times in Rus' they knew that by naming a child we influence his fate. After all, every name has its own secret, sacred meaning. Therefore, it is necessary to approach such a serious step with all responsibility. Let's find out in detail what rare and beautiful names for girls will help them in the future: to be happy, avoid trouble, find love and simply find their way.

Ancient Slavic female names

The Old Slavonic name book included many names, unfortunately, most of them are irretrievably lost. But still, the brightest and strongest of them have reached us. After all, the ancient Slavs believed that a woman was, first of all, the keeper of the home. The energy information program in such names bears only positive character, bringing love, kindness, devotion, care and affection into the world. Therefore, their owners are usually happy in family life.

List among the ancient Slavs and their description:

• Arina and Yarina. Divine, dedicated to the sun . Bright, cheerful and easy-going. Differs in independence with early years, always stands out among its surroundings. Lucky in marriage, knows how to create home comfort.
• Bazhena, Bozena. Beloved, desired, long-awaited child . Such a girl will be lucky and considered the darling of fate. Has a variety of creative talents.
• Vesta, Veta. Good news. IN Slavic mythology goddess of the hearth. Original, intellectually developed, analytical mind. A caring mother and a good housewife.
• Vladislav.Owns the fame. Lively and purposeful nature. Always and in everything she tries to be the best, a leader. Confident in own strength and achieves success.
• Darina, Daria.Gift of the gods, bestowed . A friendly and very active girl. Loves sports. She is smart and has feminine cunning. Knows his strengths and uses them.
• Zlatoslava. Golden glory. Proud and unapproachable, very insightful. He understands people well and can manipulate them. This name gives the desire for perfection in everything.
• Lada. Dear, okay, wife . In Slavic mythology, the goddess of spring, love and beauty. Such girls grow up to be sensual and emotional, but at the same time they are stubborn and determined. They are enterprising and achieve their goals.
• Malusha.Small. Kind-hearted and friendly, with a rich imagination. Amazing intuition, always chooses the right course of action. Artistic. Often reaches high position in society and financial well-being. Happily married.
• Miroslava.Glorious in peace, glorifying peacefulness. A very decent girl who respects traditions. But at the same time he is an active, persistent and strong-willed person. He has a very flexible intellect.
• Milan. Dear everyone.Authoritarian, hardworking, clearly follows the chosen direction. He chooses a partner with similar goals as a companion and achieves them together with him. Values ​​the circle of close people.
• Rada. Joy, fun. She is optimistic and has a cheerful disposition. She dances and travels a lot. Charming and elegant femme fatale. This name ensures happiness in marriage.
• Snezhana. White as snow.A person of fine mental organization, a vulnerable and sensitive personality. She is sociable and strives to help people. Honest, charming, tactful and responsible, involved in charity work.
• Yaroslav.Bright, glorious with vitality. Very active and inquisitive nature. Stubborn, but admits her mistakes. She knows how to create coziness; you will always feel warm and comfortable with her. Much loved by my husband

Russian female names

With the arrival Christian faith, new maiden names have come into use, mainly Greek origin. Today, they are so familiar and widespread among us that we have long considered them originally Russian. In Byzantium, a mixed nomenclature was formed, due to diplomatic and cultural relations. It is based on Syrian, Slavic, Persian, Greek, Latin, Germanic, English, Egyptian and other roots.

List of suchrare and beautiful names for girls with description:

• Agatha. Good, endowed with good. Persistent and firm in desires. Ambitious and endowed with a thirst for learning. Strives to twist family nest. There is peace and comfort in her home.
• Vasilisa, Vasilina. Royal, ruler. A very energetic and determined girl. Resourceful, captivating storyteller different stories, often uses humor. Loving mother and wife.
• Varvara. Double protection. Calm and reasonable, tolerance is an important part of her character. Drives his fans crazy. She is prudent and achieves her goals.
• Elizabeth. God-honoring, my god is an oath. She is balanced and brings things started to a victorious end. The most valuable thing for a person with this name is family. A cunning coquette, attracts attention.
• Fun. Delight, joy. She is characterized by openness and sincerity. Generous and diplomatic personality. Unsurpassed and without equal competitors. Often takes leadership positions. The marriage is going well.
• Zoya. Life itself. Strong-willed, always balanced, stable psyche. Able to extinguish any negativity and conflicts. Intuitively discerns people's intentions. Personal relationships always work out well. A wonderful wife and mother. He manages the house wisely.
• Inessa, Inna. Innocent, flow, swim. Smiling, calm and persistent character. Feminine appearance and masculine core. Hospitable, exemplary hostess.
• Christina. Christian. Smart, agile, with a good memory. Makes every decision thoughtfully. Smoothes out conflicts, yields to her lover, and therefore always finds mutual understanding with him.
• Melania, Melania. Dark, with black hair. Tender, affectionate, seductive, femme fatale. Constantly changing. Creatively gifted, inclined to study foreign languages. Loves adventure and novelty. A highlight in any team. Communication is her strong point.
• Olga.Holy, wise, receiving greatness. Strong-willed, developed mind and great efficiency. A fighter with a strong character. Looks after appearance. A highly moral nature, she will marry the best chosen one.
• Taisiya, Taya.Fertile, dedicated to Isis. Determined and uncompromising, she does a dizzying career. She is surrounded by gentlemen everywhere, but she makes her choice for a long time and consciously.
• Faina.Shining, shine. Friendly and responsive, inclined to lead own business. Her name inspires a passion for the culinary arts, she is clean, and adored by her husband.
• Yulia, Ulyana.Fluffy, curly, everyone cares. Extremely sociable, creative extraordinary personality. She has a flexible intellect, strong intuition, and is gifted with many talents. Vulnerable, reads a lot. Lives in perfect harmony with her husband

Popular names for girls

Modern rare and beautiful names for girls, are very relevant in our country. Fashion for them is changeable and cyclical. Some of the names are Slavic, others foreign origin. Still others are recently fictitious names, based on the heroines of best-selling books, films and songs.

List of popular female names in recent years:

• Aurora. Dawn, morning dawn. Developed imagination and intuition. Inner peace is important to her and she will strive for harmony in everything. Often hides his feelings. The profession will most likely be related to creativity.
• Anastasia.Resurrected, return. Trusting, kind, does not hold grudges. A craftswoman, she loves cleanliness and order. A strong-willed person who defends his rights. Caring, faithful wife and mother
• Anna.Bravery, grace. Uncompromising and truth-loving, radiates kindness. Tirelessly builds its nest. Honest and devoted to her husband.
• Victoria.Victory. An agile, cunning and stubborn, but at the same time shy and timid person. A girl with this name is able to be frank and honest with her partner.
• Veronica, Vera. Bringing victory. Smart and reasonable, practical person. Shows intelligence and soberly assesses the situation. The marriage is going well.
• Eve.Giver of life. Strong-willed character, controls himself in any situation. Increased level of intelligence. Affectionate, gentle and cheerful with her husband.
• Catherine.Pure, immaculate virgin. A real dreamer, she easily makes friends and admirers. Tactful, well-mannered, with exquisite taste. Carefully chooses a life partner.
• Ksenia, Ksyusha.Guest, wanderer. Attractive, sincere, fighting injustice. She is very flexible intellectual abilities and intuition is sharpened. She is demanding of her partner and seeks protection in him.
• Lilya, Lilia. White flower.Dreamy and inventive, quirky and quick-witted nature. She is driven by interest in everything that happens around her. Gives loved ones warmth.
• Maria.Desired, serenity. Affectionate, balanced and mysterious, with a strong spirit. She is attracted to everything original and avant-garde, exclusive. Radiates warmth and attention around him.
• Ocean.Deep water. The name appeared recently. A strong, decisive personality, capable of moving mountains for the sake of his goals. Family is the most important thing in her life; she prefers to spend all her free time with her.
• Sofia, Sofia. Wise, science.Active and receptive, strives to be in time and learn everything. Loves to be the center of attention. Capable of heroic deeds for the sake of her family.
• Elsa.Divine, cold oath. Passionate and independent, determined nature. He can achieve a high position in society and open his own business. Responsible housewife.

Foreign female names

All countries have interesting and unusual names. Now they are gaining popularity, and some have long been adopted into everyday life and have become familiar to our ears. Most of them have close roots with the Slavic peoples.

List and description rare and beautiful names for girls :

• Adele, Adeline.Noble, from a noble family . Independent, calm, modest, reads a lot. He knows how to win people over. Affectionate and faithful companion.
• Astrid. Passionate, star. Brave, courageous, active, able to solve any problem. The bearer of this name exhibits psychic abilities. Loves family.
• Belinda, Bella. A lovely, bright linden tree. Charming, elegant, has exquisite taste. Strives for stability, loves order. Adheres to generally accepted moral values. Lucky in marriage.
• Diana, Dina.Divine, bringing justice. Endowed with very great energy. Copes with all tasks, developed logical thinking. At the same time, she is a deep and sensitive person. After getting married, she finds peace and harmony in her soul.
• Inga. R waiting under protection. One of the names of the Scandinavian god of fertility and abundance, an analogue of the male name Ingvar. Easily absorbs all information. She believes in fortune telling and knows how to cast her own spells. A devoted wife, she skillfully raises children.
• Kira. Lady, mistress, ray of light. Practical, hardy and reasonable character. She is insightful, reliable, and can catch luck by the tail. A brilliant mind and flexibility of thinking are her reliable assistants. Will achieve success in his career. She will become caring and affectionate in relationships, and harmony will reign in her home.
• Cornelia, Nellie.Weapons made of wood. An expert in conquering and seducing those around her. Comprehensively developed, with a rich inner world. Wants to be in the center of events. A pleasant and cheerful woman.
• Linda, Melinda. Beautiful, blooming linden tree. He enjoys reading and collecting. He stands out for his intelligence and upbringing. A favorite at work and among friends.
• Martha. Mentor, hostess. Solid, balanced, business woman. The name gives a good reaction, she will not miss the right moment. Strives for a strong marriage.
• Melissa.Honey bee. Charming, brings good luck to others. Independent and scrupulous, but at the same time a sweet and sociable person. Values ​​family above all else.
• Margarita.Pearl. Pearl. Straightforward, self-critical, constantly improving. Honest and courageous, devoid of selfishness. Determined and businesslike, successful in her career. A faithful and reliable friend, she will charm anyone.
• Nicole, Nika. Conqueror of nations. Mysterious, charming, with many friends. Tender and sentimental, from childhood she dreams of marriage with a handsome prince. Can be implemented in any field.
• Olivia.Olive tree, olive. Noble and sociable, finds common language with any person. Has a negative attitude towards deception and hypocrisy. The husband must meet her needs.
• Frida.Peace and quiet. She appears modest and reserved, but she is smart and independent and is liked by others. Man with strong will and subtle mental organization.

Elvira, Elya.All-truthful, protecting everyone. Decisive and stubborn, defends her own point of view. Doesn't betray friends. Dedicates himself to his wife and children.

There are many ways to determine the right one Russian name for a child: according to the Orthodox calendar, according to the zodiac sign, following the laws of numerology. First of all, choosing rare and beautiful name for a girlyou should make sure that it is compatible with the patronymic. And most importantly: when deciding what to name your baby, trust your heart.

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A name for a person is, as it seems at first glance, just a few letters, but what could be hidden in their consonance? Character, temperament and further fate will depend on what the parents name their child. If you are expecting a baby and don’t know what’s best to do: choose a name for the girl by her patronymic or listen to the advice of an astrologer, wait until the baby is born - her happy eyes will tell you.

Congratulations, you have a daughter!

From the first days of pregnancy, expectant mothers begin to come up with names for the child. It is impossible to determine from two lines on the test whether a boy or a girl is growing in a woman’s tummy, so a young family is considering both options: what to name their daughter and son. Several months pass, and the ultrasound machine shows that a girl will appear. Parents are looking forward to this event with joy, because the little princess will bring a lot of happiness to the house and fill it with comfort and warmth.

Very often, young mothers and fathers delay in choosing a name for the child, and the child is born nameless. This problem arises due to prenatal stress: a woman frantically flips through the pages of magazines in search of suitable options, but the results remain unsuccessful. Fantasy modern parents may be so rich that to implement the idea she would have to give birth to at least seven daughters. Sometimes the picture becomes different, and mothers are completely bewildered from ignorance of current trends. Is it always worth delving into onomastics or is it better to follow your intuition and think for yourself how to choose the right name for a girl? There is no clear answer to this question, because parents must decide for themselves what is best to do.

Top 5 international female names

Today, interethnic and interethnic marriages will not surprise anyone - this proves true love spouses and their readiness to accept a new culture. The most common problem that arises immediately after a couple is about to become parents is how to choose a name for a girl or a boy if the mother has European roots and the father is Arab or Persian.

Alexandra, or Sasha, is what babies are called in many countries around the world. Considering that the name has a male counterpart, women will inherit character strengths along with a love of sports and cars. Alexandra’s father will be immensely happy when the girl begins to share his interest in football or hockey.

The Hebrew name Anna today is deservedly recognized as the most popular. It is perfect for girls of all nationalities. Owners of this name are kind, honest, sincere and have good intuition. Annas are very artistic from birth, and they also grow up to be good doctors.

Alina is a French-German name that is often found among European and Eastern peoples. Such girls are immediately noticed in society - they stand out good taste And difficult character, but along with this they have noble traits.

The name Sabina is most often used to name beauties in Asian countries, although it is of Latin origin. Such girls become very independent and powerful, so they easily build their careers in the future.

If you want to raise a gentle lady, but don’t know how to choose a name for a girl, choose Lily. Translated from Latin it means " white flower". Feminine and calm, Lilies constantly strive for self-education and never stop there.

No less relevant international female names remain Adeline, Angela, Christina, Eva, Diana, Maria, Sofia, Emma. Each of them carries certain meaning and energy, as a result of which we can conclude that you yourself are building your daughter’s destiny.

Calendar of female names for Christians

Astrologers believe that the child will be less ill and will become successful and happy if he is named after the saint. IN Orthodox calendar there are Hebrew, Greek, Slavic and latin names. It is commonly believed that a baby born on the day of remembrance of a saint and named in his honor remains under the care of a guardian angel all his life. Names according to the church calendar may not always coincide with the child’s birthday, and if the parents did not like any of the options, they can name the newborn as they wish.

January	Aglaya, Ulyana, Anastasia, Susanna, Eva, Claudia, Evgenia, Agathia, Anisia, Emilia, Appolinaria, Tatyana, Nina.
February	Inna, Rimma, Agnia, Ksenia, Maria, Anna, Agathia, Martha, Anna, Valentina, Svetlana, Zoya, Euphrosyne.
March	Marianna, Marina, Kira, Evdokia, Antonina, Iraida, Vasilisa, Anastasia, Nika, Galina, Christina.
April	Daria, Praskovya, Matryona, Alexandra, Claudia, Svetlana, Lydia, Anna, Larisa, Alla, Maria, Akulina, Vasilisa, Anastasia, Galina, Irina, Nika.
	Alexandra, Elizabeth, Glafira, Susanna, Tamara, Maria, Martha, Zoya, Mavra, Pelageya, Irina, Taisiya, Lukerya, Irina, Muse, Euphrosyne, Evdokia, Faina, Julia, Alexandra, Claudia.
June	Elena, Euphrosyne, Ulyana, Valeria, Maria, Kaleria, Marfa, Antonina, Anna.
July	Rimma, Inna, Ulyana, Agrippina, Euphrosyne, Angelina, Marfa, Anna, Evdokia, Olga, Elena, Alevtina, Valentina, Julia, Marina, Margarita.
August	Martha, Christina, Olympias, Anna, Praskovya, Anfisa, Seraphim, Nonna, Maria, Ulyana.
September	Vassa, Natalia, Anfisa, Anna, Marfa, Rufina, Vasilisa, Elizaveta, Raisa, Pulcheria, Iya, Lyudmila, Sofia, Vera, Nadezhda, Love.
October	Sofia, Ariadna, Irina, Polyxenia, Iraida, Euphrosyne, Anna, Virinea, Veronica, Taisiya, Pelageya, Zinaida, Praskovya.
November	Cleopatra, Glyceria, Elizabeth, Anna, Capitolina, Ustinya, Anna, Virinea, Veronica, Taisia, Pelageya, Matryona.
December	Anna, Cecilia, Ekaterina, Augusta, Ulyana, Anfisa, Angelina, Zoya.

The table presents female names according to the church calendar in the sequence “month” and “name of the holy martyr” in ascending order from the first to the last day.

Star pick

Show business people love to “shine” on television and the covers of glossy magazines and try to distinguish their children from the rest by giving them unusual names. Musician Sergei Shnurov attracts attention not only with his unconventional behavior on stage and flashy lyrics. Scandalous artist named his son Apollo, modestly declaring that the name was given in honor famous poet nineteenth century. And, they say, there really is no connection with the ancient Greek god of art.

Sergei Zhukov and his wife Regina immediately categorically rejected simple Russian names and considered only European ones. The couple is raising their daughter Nicole and son Angel, assuring that they made this choice for a reason: before the birth of their second child, they came across images of an angel everywhere, so they decided to name the boy that way. The parents did not think long about what to name the girl, having decided from childhood to make her a winner, as ancient greek goddess Nika.

Nineteen-year-old Lera Kudryavtseva immediately decided what to name her first-born. The young mother adored Jean-Claude Van Damme and was sure that her son would grow up to be as handsome as his favorite actor. Former spouse TV personalities, band musician Tender May"Sergei Lenyuk was not against it, but years later Lera changed her mind and suggested that her now adult son take more traditional name, but the guy refused.

Singer Alsou has two daughters - Safina and Mikkela. She and her husband, businessman Yan Abramov, immediately refused to consider ordinary names. Alsou didn’t think for a long time about how to name her daughter beautifully, because the name Safina completely coincides with maiden name singers.

But Russian artist theater and cinema Viktor Bychkov decided not to follow Western fashion and named his son Old Slavic name Dobrynya. It is not known whether the actor connects his choice with one of the three heroes, but he and his wife hope that the child will bring goodness and justice to the world, as the ancient Russian fellows did.

Why do stars change their names?

Think about why some people get the best things in life, while most of us are content with minimal benefits? It's simple - the mystery in the name: for some, a rare name is a gift, and for others, it is a curse. People with a bright pseudonym can easily prove themselves in the creative profession - producers will fall for such a trick and will be interested in the talent of the applicant worthy title. If a woman or man really has a great voice or appearance, but there is nothing memorable in their initials, you will have to think about a bright pseudonym.

Show business stars change their names not only to attract luck and wealth, but also to attract the attention of fans. So, Anfisa Chekhova used to be Alexandra, Tutta Larsen was Tatyana, Anzhelika Varum was Maria, Valeria was Alla. However, artists do not always look for shocking pseudonyms and name themselves simply and consonantly, so that fans do not even have suspicions about such a little trick. Alla Ageeva became Masha Rasputina, Elena Levochkina - Alena Apina, Victor Belan - Dima Bilan, Inessa Klimchuk - Irina Allegrova, and Maria Sadkova decided to be called briefly and simply - Masha Malinovskaya. Preparing to become parents, celebrities carefully think about what they can name a girl or a boy. Some try to protect their children from the press and give them simple names. Shocking mothers attract attention to the child from the first days of his birth, which can sometimes harm the baby to the point of causing the evil eye of ill-wishers.

Closer to school age boys and girls, having watched enough foreign cartoons, begin to protest to their parents. Masha and Dasha want to become Isolde and Teresa, and their sons ask to be named after their favorite superheroes. Psychologists claim that an unusual name can develop a complex in a child and become the subject of ridicule. Pride quickly fades and instead children begin to feel alienated. If you are going to have a child in the future, think carefully about what name to name your girl or boy, and make your choice consciously. Of course, one cannot say that one name is bad and another is good, because in different areas of life each of them plays a certain role. And we must not forget about the spirit of the era. Perhaps the name you chose is more relevant now than ever, but what will happen in a couple of decades? IN Soviet era some parents were sure that by naming the baby Dazdraperma (“Long live the First of May”), they would raise a hardworking and obedient girl. Boy Spapuzas (“Thanks to Putin for Sochi”) will always remember the merits of Vladimir Vladimirovich, however, there is no guarantee that closer to mature years he will not become an ordinary Vasya or Petya.

What name should I choose for a girl to make her beautiful and happy?

In ancient times, people were very superstitious, which is associated with belief in evil spirits. The power of a human name has been known to our ancestors since time immemorial, so they deliberately named the child twice. This tradition can still be traced among modern peoples. In Rus', the name of the child given to him at baptism was hidden, and in some countries, in addition to the main name, the baby was given a second, often not entirely consonant, so that dark forces did not harm the child. Parents thought especially long about what to name the girl in order to endow the future mistress with certain qualities even at birth. Psychologists and astrologers say that the character and fate of the baby will depend on the chosen name.

Parents often name their children whatever they want - in honor of a favorite artist, a dear relative, or by analogy with some abstract phenomena. Thus, Svetlana most often has a sunny character and cheerfulness, and Lilies, Roses and Asters take on the characteristics of flowers - they are proud, gentle and submissive. Beautiful names for girls (Russian) can often not have Slavic origin. It will not be difficult for Orthodox parents to name their daughter whatever they want and endow her with qualities that will then be easy to cultivate in the baby. Girls with long unusual names Most often they have a complex character and extraordinary thinking. Others, on the contrary, move through life with a confident step thanks to their simplicity. And one more nuance. It is important that the name is consonant with the surname and patronymic. By choosing good-sounding initials for your baby, you can be sure that he will delight you with his successes.

What's in your name?..

In astrology, each letter or number has a specific meaning. People often say that certain aspects of character were passed on to the child from the planet that patronizes him. If you don't know how to choose a name for a girl, turn to the stars and they will tell you the right way. In order to correctly name a child, it is necessary to add up the numbers of the date of birth and, thus, find out the number that will correspond to the planet. If the combination is harmonious, a happy fate awaits the baby.

How to choose a name for a girl by patronymic and surname?

Could you say the following, for example, the first time: Razumovskaya Kapitolina Veniaminovna? Surely not. When choosing a name for your child, try to pay attention not only to the meaning it carries, but also to the consonance of its components. If the father's name is Afanasy, Voldemar, Mstislav, Emmanuel, it is better to call the girl Aglaya, Bella, Vassa, Dana. When the daughter’s father is Gleb, Yan, Egor, Lev, Klim, respectively, her name should be long and majestic. Take this factor into account when combining it with a surname.

Don't think too long about what to name your girl - the variety of names can be confusing. Of course, parents dream of their child growing up healthy and happy, so it is important before his birth to at least superficially begin to take an interest in onomastics. In one of the sections of this science, anthroponymy, you can familiarize yourself with the origin of the name and learn about other interesting facts.

What are girls most often called in Russia?

Fashion for names is changeable. At the end of the last century, at the time of the spread Western films and music in the territory of the former Soviet Union, parents increasingly began to call their children Louise and Alex. Literally a few years later, adults decided to turn to the origins of their state and began to choose other beautiful names for girls - Russian and Ukrainian, such as Praskovya, Vasilisa, Lada. Representatives of the fair sex want to hear words of tenderness as often as possible. Having christened your daughter Nastenka, Annushka or Dasha, you can be sure that she will be pleased to respond to her name, which sounds in a diminutive form.

In Russia in 2014, mothers are increasingly calling their babies Darina, Sophia, Alina, Zlata, Polina and Valeria. The most popular name remains Anastasia - its owners in the future can try themselves in creative professions. If you are going to become a mother very soon, but still don’t know how to choose a name for a girl, wait until the baby is born, look at her face, and maybe it will give you the answer to this question.

Russian language belongs to the group of Slavic languages. However, many Russian names by their origin they are not originally Russian. They are borrowed from the Greek language along with the Christian religion. Before this, Russians had names that reflected various characteristics and qualities of people, their physical disabilities, and names that reflected the order of birth of children in the family. There were common names such as Wolf, Cat, Sparrow, Birch, First, Tretyak, Bolshoi, Menshoi, Zhdan. A reflection of these names is observed in modern Russian surnames Tretyakov, Nezhdanov, Menshov, etc.

With the introduction of Christianity in Rus', all the old Russian names were gradually replaced by church names that came to Rus' from Byzantium. Among them, in addition to the Greek names themselves, there were ancient Roman, Hebrew, Syrian, Egyptian names, each of which in its native language reflected a certain meaning, but when borrowed it was used only as a proper name, and not as a word denoting something.

By the 18th-19th centuries, Old Russian names had already been completely forgotten, and Christian names had largely changed their appearance, adapting to the peculiarities of Russian pronunciation. Thus, the name Diomede was transformed into the name Demid, Jeremiah - Eremey, etc.

After the October Socialist Revolution, names associated with the new ideology became widespread: Revmira (peace revolution), Diamara (dialectical materialism); names reflecting the first stages of industrialization: Electrina, Elevator, Diesel, Ram (revolution, electrification, mechanization); names read in foreign novels: Alfred, Rudolf, Arnold; names based on the names of flowers: Lily, Rose, Aster.

Since the 1930s, such familiar ones have become widespread again. Russian names like Masha, Vladimir, Seryozha, i.e. the names closest to the Russian people are used. But this return to the old names does not at all mean a return to all the names of the church calendar, most of which remained unaccepted by the Russian nation.

On this page there are not only old (Russian calendar, Old Russian and Common Slavic), but also new female names.

Below is a list of Russian female names:

Russian female names starting with the letter A:

Augusta/Augustina(old) – summer
Avdotya(folk from Evdokia) – famous
Aurelia(new) – gold
Aurora(new) – goddess of the dawn
Agapia(old) – from Greek. agapao - I love.
Agatha(new) / Agafya / Agathia (old) – from Greek. agathos – good, honest, kind.
Aglaida(old) – sparkling / daughter of beauty, charm
Aglaya(new) – brilliant
Agnes/Agnesa(old) – chaste
Agnia(old) – immaculate or fiery
Agrippina / Agrefena(old) - from the Roman family name Agrippus (Agrippa)
Ada(old) – decoration
Adele / Adelia / Adelaide(Old German) – from adal - noble and heyd - state, class.
Aza(old) – first
Azalea(new) – flowering bush
Aida(new) – bestowing harvest
Akilina / Akulina(old) – eagle
Aksinya(folk from Ksenia) – hospitable or, on the contrary, alien (xenos)
Alevtina(old) – alien to evil
Alexandra(old) – protector of people
Alena(folk from Elena) – sunny
Alina(new) – alien
Alice(new) – charming
Alla(old) – selfish
Albina(old, cf. new Alvina) – “white”
Anastasia(old) – resurrected
Anatolia(new) – eastern
Angelina(old) – angel
Angela(new) – angelic
Animaisa(old) – soulful
Anisiya / Anisya(old) – sweet-smelling
Anita(new) – obstinate
Anna(old) – “grace”
Antonina / Antonida(old) – kind
Antonia(old) – entering into battle
Anfisa / Anfusa(old) – blooming
Apollinaria(old) – sun goddess
Ariadne(old) – sleeping
Arina(folk from Irina) – calm
Arcadia(new) – shepherdess
Arsenia(new) – courageous
Artemia(old) – unharmed
Aster(new) – “flower”
Astrid(scand.) – passionate
Afanasia(old) – immortal
Aphrodite(old) – arising from sea foam
Aelita(new) – from Greek. aer – air and litos – stone

Russian female names starting with the letter B:

Bazhena(Old Russian) – saint
Beata(new) – blessing
Beatrice(old) – blessing
Bela(glory) – beautiful
Bella(new) – beautiful
Bertha(new) – magnificent
Bogdana(glory) – given by God
Boleslav(glory) – more glorious
Borislava(glory) – fighting for glory
Bronislava(glory) – glorious protector

Russian female names starting with the letter B:

Valentina(old) – healthy
Valeria(old) – strong
Wanda(slav.) – hospitable
Varvara(old) – savage
Vasilina(new) – royal
Vasilisa(old) – regal
Vassa(old) – queen
Vaclav(glory) – more glorious
Venus(old) – “love”
Faith(old) – “faith”
Veronica(old) – biblical name
Veselina(slav.) – cheerful
Vesta(old) – patroness of the home. hearth
Vidana(glory) – prominent
Quiz(old) – winner
Victoria(old) – “victory”
Vilena(new) – from V.I. LENIN
Viola / Violetta / Violanta(new) – “violet”
Virinea(old) – green, fresh
Vitalia / Vitalina(new) – vital
Vlada(slav.) – owning
Vladilena(new) – abbreviation for “Vladimir Ilyich Lenin”
Vladimir(new) – owning the world
Vladislav(glory) – possessing glory
Vladlena(new) – similar to Vladilena
Vlasta(glory) – ruler
Will(new) – freestyle
Vseslav(glory) – glorious everywhere

Russian female names starting with the letter G:

Gaia(new) – spouse
Gali(old) – bright
Galina(old) – calm
Ganna(Ukrainian folk from Anna) – blessed
Gayana/Gayania(old) – from Greek. ge - earth
Helena(new Polish from Elena) – light
Helium(new) – solar (Helios)
Gella(old) – fallen into the water
Gertrude(new) – patroness of women
Glafira(old) – sophisticated
Glyceria(old) – sweet
Gloria(old) – “glory”
Golub(Old Russian) – tender
Gorislava(glory) – kindling glory

Russian female names starting with the letter D:

Daina(new) - a different interpretation of Diana
Dana(new) – goddess of the moon
Daria / Daria(old) – winner
Darina(new) – giving
Daryana(new) – winner
Dekabrina(new) – winter
Deya/Diya(new) – divine
Juliet(old) – analogue of Julia
Diana(new) – divine
Dina/Dinia(vernacular from old Digna) – “faith”
Diodora(old) – given by God
Dionysius(old) – patroness of winemaking
Dobrava(Old Russian) – kind
Domna / Domina(old) – madam, mistress of the house.
Domnica / Dominica(old) – belonging. to God
Dorothea/Dorothea(old) – from Greek. doron – gift, gift and theos – god.

Russian female names starting with the letter E:

Eve(old) – giver of life
Evgeniya(old) – noble
Evdokia(old) – well-known
Eupraxia(old) – doing good deeds, virtuous woman
Catherine(old) – immaculate
Elena(old) – chosen
Elizabeth(old) – worshiping God
Efemia / Euphemia(old) – pious
Euphrosyne / Euphrosyne(old) – from Greek. Euphrosyne - joy, fun.

Russian female names starting with the letter Z:

Zhanna(new) – “gift of God”
Zhdana(Old Russian) – waiting

Russian female names starting with the letter Z:

Zarina / Zorina(new) – light
Zvenislava(glory) – spreading glory
Zinaida(old) – born of Zeus
Zinovia(old) – “Zeus’s power”
Zlata(glory) – golden
Zoya(old) – “life”

Russian female names starting with the letter I:

Ivanna(nar. from John) – “God’s gift”
Ida(new) – mountain, “descendant”
Ilaria(old) – cheerful
Inga(new) – from other Scand. Invio is the name of the god of abundance.
Inessa(new) – serene
Inna(old) – name of Rome / stormy stream
Joanna(old) – “God’s gift”
Jonah(old) – “dove”
Hypatia(new) – related to horses, equine (hippos)
Hippolyta(new) – from “(g)ippo” – horse and “litos” – stone, slab
Iraida(old) – goddess of the rainbow
Iroida(old) – heroic, daughter of a hero
Irina(old) – “peace”
Isidora(old) – patroness of fertility
Spark(new) – bright
Iphigenia(old) – immortal
And I(old) – from Greek. ia – violet

Russian female names starting with the letter K:

Capitolina(old) – main
Caroline(new) – brave
Katerina(adv. from Ekaterina) – immaculate
Kira(old) – “madam”
Kirill(old) – mistress
Claudia(old) – lame or from the Claudian family
Clara(new) – clear
Clarice/Clarissa(new) – light
Cleopatra(old) – beauty
Concordia(old) – consonant, agreeing
Constance(old) – persistent
Christina(new) – baptized
Xenia(old) – alien

Russian female names starting with the letter L:

Lada(Old Russian) – sweetheart
Larisa(old) – “seagull”
Leniana(new) – from Lenin
Lenin(new) – from Lenin
Leonida(old) – “descendant of a lion”
Leonila(old) – lioness
Leontia(new) - lion's
Lesya(new) – courageous
Libya(old) – originally from Libya
Lydia(old) – first
Lillian(new) – blooming
Lily(new) – “flower”
Lina(new) – independent name or diminutive of Elina
Lyubava(Old Russian) – beauty
Love(old) – “love”
Lyubomir(slav.) – darling of the world
Lyudmila(old, slav) – dear to people

Russian female names starting with the letter M:

Mavra(old) – dark-skinned, dark-skinned
Magda(new) - see Magdalene
Magdalene(old) – sounding / originally from Magdala, in Palestine
Madeleine(new) - see Magdalene
Maya / Maya(new) – goddess of spring
Malvina(Old German) – From mal - justice and wine - friend..
Margarita(old) – “pearl”
Marina(old) – sea
Maria / Marya(old) – bitter
Marie(new) – Maria’s version
Martha(new) – mistress
Marfa(old) – mentor
Matilda(Old Germanic) – from makht - strength and hild - battle.
Matryona / Matrona(old) – madam, mother of the family, mother
Melania / Melania(old) – dark, dark
Milada(slav.) – kind
Milana / Milena /(slav.) - dear
Militsa(old, famous) - cute in person
Miloslava(glory) - glory is sweet
Mira(glory) – peaceful
Myrrh(slav.) – fragrant, fragrant
Miroslava(glory) – winner
Metrodora(gr.) – a gift from the mother.
Mlada(slav.) – young
Mstislava(glory) – conqueror
Muse(old) – goddess of art / inspiration

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Russian female names starting with the letter N:

Hope(old, famous) – “hope”
Nadiya(vernacular, from Nadezhda) – “hope”
Nana(old) – nymph
Nastasya(nar., from Anastasia) – resurrected
Natalia/Natalia(old) – native
Nellie(new) – young
Neonila(old) – fundamental
Nika(old) – “goddess of victory.” The name comes from the Goddess of Victory, Nike of Samothrace, who lived in ancient Greece.
Nina(old) – ruler
Ninel(new) – “Lenin” on the contrary
Novella(old) – new
Nora(new) – cold

Russian female names starting with the letter O:

Oksana(Ukrainian folk, from Ksenia) – hospitable
Octavia(old) – eighth
Oktyabrina(new) – autumn
Olesya(Ukrainian, from Alexander) – courageous
Olympics(old) – keeping calm
Olympia(new) – named after Zeus
Olga(old, old Russian) – saint

Russian female names starting with the letter P:

Pavel(old) – small
Pavlina(old) – beauty
Platonida(old) – descendant of Plato
Polyxena(old) – Trojan princess
Pauline(new) – fortune teller
Pravdina(new) – honest
Praskovya(folk, from old Paraskeva) – “Friday”

Russian female names starting with the letter R:

Rada(old, famous) – bringing joy
Radmila(glory) – joyful
Raisa(old) – submissive
Revmira(new) – REVOLUTIONARY WORLD
Regina(old) – queen
Renata(new) – newly born
Rimma(old) – Roman
Rogneda(slav.) – admitted to the council of equals/council of men
Rose(new) – “flower”
Rosalia(new) – blooming
Rosana(new) – flower
Rostislav(glory) – growing for glory
Ruslana(new) – lioness
Rufina / Ruth(old) – red, red

Russian female names starting with the letter C:

Sabina / Savina(old) – from the Sabine family, Sabine woman
Salome / Salome(old) - a variant of the name Solomonia, derived from the name Solomon - “prosperous”
Svetlana(Old Russian) – light
Svetozara(glory) - bright dawn
Svetoslava(new) – glory is bright
Freedom(new) – “freedom”
Svyatoslav(glory) - glory is holy
Sevastyan(old) – “highly revered, sacred”, a variant of the male name Sevastian
Severina(new) – northern
Selena/Selina(new) – moon
Seraphim(old) – fiery
Glory(slav.) – “glory”
Slav(slav.) – Slavic
Snezhana(new) – cold
Sophia / Sofia(old) – “wisdom”
Stanislava(glory) - become famous
Stella(old) – star
Stepanida / Stefanida(old) – “wreath”
Stephanie(old) – “wreath”
Susanna / Sosanna(old) – stubborn / from Hebrew - “shushanah” - “white lily”
Suzanne(new) – stubborn

Russian female names starting with the letter T:

Taira(new) – persistent
Taisiya(old) – “god-pleasing” and “lover of children”
Tamara(old) – “fig tree”
Tamila / Tomila(Old Russian) – languishing
Tatiana(old) – founder

Russian female names starting with the letter U:

Ulyana(folk, from old Juliana, cf. Juliana)
Delight(new) – sweet-voiced
Ustinya(folk, from old Justin, cf. Justin)

Russian female names starting with the letter F:

Faina(old) – shining
Felixana(new) – successful
Felicata / Felicity(old) – happy
Felice(old) – “happiness”
Fedora/Theodora(old) – “God’s gift”
Feodosia / Feodosia(old) – landowner
Philadelphia(new) – loving Delphi
Flavia(old) – from the Flavian family
Flora/Floria(new) – goddess of flowers
Florentina(new) – blooming
Florence(new) – blooming
Floriana(new) – young or blooming
Fotina(old) – according to the calendar Svetlana

Russian female names starting with the letter X:

Harita(old) – goddess of beauty
Kharitina(old) – beauty
Chionia(old) – nymph
Christina(old, cf. new Christina) – Hristova

Russian female names starting with the letter H:

Cheslava(glory) - honest glory

Russian female names starting with the letter E:

Eurydice(new) – bitten by a snake
Eleanor(new) – complex
Elvira(new) – balanced
Elmira(new) – calm
Elsa(new) – courageous
Emma(new) – self-critical
Erica(new) – creator of the temple

Russian female names starting with the letter Y:

Juliana(old, from Julian) – curly
Julia(old, from Julius) – fluffy
Humanita(new) – humane, human
Juno(old) – patroness of marriage

Russian female names starting with the letter I:

Jadwiga(new) – rich warrior
Yana(new) – “Sun Goddess”
Ioannina(new) – light
Jaromira(slav.) – “sunny world”
Yaroslav(slav.) – “burning glory” or similar to the male name Yaroslav