Male names with the meaning good. From time immemorial

Most of the Russian male names that we come across every day are so familiar and familiar to us that we perceive them as Russian names, without especially thinking about their origin. In fact, there are literally only a few native Russians left in modern society. Indeed, Russian male names with Slavic roots turned out to be supplanted over time by names of Greek, Latin (Roman), Jewish, and Scandinavian origin. Today, most male names, borrowed long ago from other nations, are considered Russian, although in fact they have foreign roots.

Russian male names of Slavic origin

Among the first male names that appeared in Rus', there are very few that have “survived” to this day. The vast majority of truly Russian Slavic male names have long been forgotten and exist only in archival materials left by our ancestors. It’s a pity, because these are very beautiful male names!

Russian male names of Greek origin

Borrowed male Greek names have taken root in almost all European languages. They are also in Russian. Many Russian male names of foreign origin have Greek roots. After the adoption of Christianity in Rus', children were given names at baptism. The priest chose the name of the child according to the Saints.

Russian male names of Latin (Roman) origin

Among Russian male names there are many that have Latin roots. The meaning of these male names is based on Latin origin.

Russian male names of Jewish origin

Many male names also have Jewish roots. Even the seemingly Russian name Ivan is actually of Jewish origin, and it is derived from the Hebrew word Yahweh, which means God had mercy.

Unusual “new” male names were invented during the boom in neologisms in the USSR. Some of these male names were known earlier, but in consonance with the realities of Soviet times they became more widespread.

In Ancient Rus' they believed that along with a man’s name, those properties that are contained in the lexical meaning are also transmitted. It was believed that you should not tell your name to a stranger, so as not to be influenced by his witchcraft. Ancient male Russian names and their meanings were unique characteristics of people.

It so happened that Russian male names are represented not only by native Russian names, but also by Greek, Roman, and Jewish names. That is why the choice of names for parents is great. In Russian families, parents can give their son any name they like. Honoring their ancestors and traditions, Russians name their sons after their grandfathers and great-grandfathers, prominent historical figures, politicians, and artists.

It must be said that most of the modern Russian male names do not actually have Slavic or Russian origin. And all because in the 19th century they forgot about the original Russian names, replacing them then with more sonorous and interesting Byzantine, Greek, Babylonian and Syrian names.

Hebrew names, for example, Daniel, Gabriel, Zakhar, Semyon, are currently extremely popular in Russian families. And all because they are beautiful, sonorous, but at the same time quite strong and strong-willed.

If you don’t want to deviate from traditions and want to give your son a traditional Russian male name, then take a closer look at the following names: Bronislav, Bogdan, Vladimir, Gleb, Yaroslav. Agree, these Russian male names are not devoid of nobility, strength, and courage, characteristic of strong and hardy Russian heroes.

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Russian modern male names

Modern Russian name book

The modern Russian name book includes Russian names that are currently used in Russia.

In addition to the original Russian names in Russian name book included Jewish, Greek, Roman (Latin), Scandinavian and Persian names, which were adapted on the territory of Russia and have long been perceived as Russian.

Most Russian names that are currently used in Russia are not originally Russian in origin. They were borrowed from the Greek language along with the Christian religion and came to Russia from Byzantium.

By the 18th-19th centuries, Old Russian names were almost completely forgotten, and the imported Christian names were changed taking into account the peculiarities of Russian pronunciation (Aquilina - Akulina, Juliania - Ulyana, Artemy - Artyom, Daniil - Danila, Jeremiah - Eremey).

Where did the Byzantine (Greek) names that became Russian come from?

The Greeks also collected into their names the best names of all the peoples with whom they maintained trade and cultural relations.

In addition to names of ancient Greek origin, they used ancient Roman and Hebrew names, and also used ancient Persian, ancient Egyptian, Chaldean, Syrian and Babylonian names.

If we consider names by meaning, then almost all names Greek and Roman origin talk about positive (desirable) character traits and appearance.

Hebrew names different from Greek and Roman. Most Hebrew names are associated with the name of God. For example, Gabriel is my strength god! Daniel is God's judgment.

Currently name books of any country includes not only the original names of its people, but also borrowed names. This is the result of cultural and trade exchange between peoples, the mixing of cultures, and also a consequence of the migration of peoples.

The name book includes the name, the origin of the name and the meaning of the name.

Russian modern male names

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"What's in a name?" - the poet asked his unknown interlocutor. Humanity has been struggling with this same question, but in a broader sense, for centuries, but the names are in no hurry to reveal all their secrets. Even notorious materialists and skeptics do not choose the first names they come across for their children, thereby recognizing that the name becomes a person’s calling card in society, a part of him. Many people are sure that an individual name not only contains information about its owner, but is also capable of participating in the formation of his character and influencing his future life. In this regard, the famous phrase “What you name a yacht, so it will sail” is often recalled. What can we say about man - a living being connected with the universe by thousands of threads!

Personal names are the object of study of anthroponymy, a branch of the science of onomastics. Within its framework, researchers study their origin, evolutionary development, laws and features of functioning. Each name, whether it is originally Slavic or borrowed from other languages, for example, Greek and Hebrew, has its own history and meaning. The original meaning of many names was lost in the thick of centuries, erased, and ceased to be taken literally. In addition, not all people are interested in the meaning of their name, thereby missing out on the opportunity to learn more about themselves and their life prospects. Meanwhile, the research of modern anthroponymists is aimed at compiling a psychological portrait of a typical representative of a particular name, because even earlier it was discovered that people with the same name have much in common in character, fate and even appearance.

Of course, one should not exaggerate the role of the name in the formation of personality, but still it deserves the closest attention. Choosing a name for a child should be conscious, thoughtful, taking into account various factors. In the life of an adult, it is also possible to change a name, so the information presented on our website will be useful not only to those who are looking for a name for a newborn boy or girl. For people who do not intend to change their other “I,” a closer acquaintance with the meaning of names can also bring a lot of benefits - in particular, it can suggest directions for working on themselves, on compatibility with others and fruitful interaction with them.

In this section of our website you can find not only the meanings of names, but also a variety of related information, for example, about name days, lucky days, useful practical tips, excursions into history and much more.

Aaron - Ark of the Covenant (Heb.)

Abai - attentive, prudent (Kyrgyz)

Abdullah - servant of Allah (Arabic)

Abel - see Abel

Abov - love of God (Georgian)

Abram (Abramiy, Avraam, Avramy, Abram, Abramy) - the father of many nations, an exalted father (ancient Hebrew)

Avaz - replacement (Arabic). The Turkmens pronounce this name “Ovez”; among the Azerbaijanis it takes on the sound “Eyvaz”.

Habakkuk - hugger, name of the biblical prophet (Heb.)

Augustus (Ogasus) - majestic, great, sacred (lat.)

Avdei (Obdiah) - servant of the god Yahweh (ancient Hebrew)

Obdievs - servant of Jesus (Heb.)

Avdiy - see Avdiy

Avdon - servant, servant, slave (Heb.)

Abel (Abel) - light breath (ancient Heb.)

Abner - “the father (God) is a light” (ancient Hebrew)

Averky - taking flight (lat.)

Averyan - invincible, putting to flight, colloquial to Averky (lat.)

Aviv - ear of grain (ancient Hebrew)

Avim - multiplying (ancient Greek)

Auxentius - growing (Greek)

Abraham - see Abram

Aurelius (Aurelian) - golden (lat.)

Avtandil - the heart of the homeland (Georgian)

Autonomous - independent, “a law unto itself” (Greek)

Avundium (Avudim) - abundant (lat.)

Agap Agapius Agapit - loving, beloved, beloved (Greek)

Agatius - kind good (Greek)

Agafangel - good news (Greek)

Agathodorus - good gift (Greek)

Agathon (Agaphonius) - good, good (Greek)

Agathonik - good victory (Greek)

Haggai (Agey) - solemn, festive, having fun (ancient Hebrew)

Aglai (Aglaiy) - brilliant, magnificent, beautiful (Greek)

Agn - pure, immaculate (Greek) or lamb, lamb (Latin)

Agyr - valuable, dear (Turkic)

Adam - man, red clay (ancient Hebrew)

Adat - namesake, friend (Turkic)

Adolf - noble wolf (Old German)

Adonis - lord, ruler (ancient Hebrew)

Adrian (Adrian) - resident of the city of Adria (lat.)

Aza - strong, strong (Heb.)

Azad - noble, free (Arabic)

Azam - the greatest (Arabic)

Azamat - powerful, great, “the greatness of the glory of Allah” (Arabic)

Azarius (Azaria) - God's help (ancient Hebrew)

Aziz - powerful (Turkic)

Ayram - amazing (Turkic)

Airat - amazement (Turkic)

Akaki - not doing evil, not evil (Greek)

Akbar - greatest, eldest (Arabic)

Akila - eagle (lat.)

Akim (Ekim) - God raises up (ancient Hebrew)

Akimphius - hyacinth (ancient Greek)

Akindin - safe (Greek)

Hakob - warlike, warrior (Greek)

Akram - the most generous (Turkic)

Aksai - lame (Turkic)

Aksentiy (Avksentiy) - growing (Greek)

Acution - spicy (lat.)

Aladin - sublime faith (Arabic)

Alan - the most significant (Arabic)

Albin (Alvin) - white (lat.)

Alexander - protector of people (Greek)

Alexey - defender (Greek)

Ali - exalted (Arabic)

Alil - wise, knowledgeable (Arabic)

Alimpiy - from the names of Mount Olympus (ancient Greek)

Alypius (Alip) - carefree (Greek)

Alma - apple (Kazakh)

Almon, Elmon - name of letters, widower or abandoned (ancient Hebrew)

Almoch - diamond (Tatar)

Alois - brave, resourceful, wise (St. French)

Alonso - brave, resourceful, wise (Spanish)

Alpheus - change (ancient Hebrew)

Albert - noble splendor (German)

Alvian (Alvian) - rich (Greek)

Alfar - elven warrior (Old English)

Alfonso (Alfonza, Alfonso) - noble, ready for battle (German)

Alfred - free (German)

Amadis - love of God (lat.)

Amandine - worthy of love (lat.)

Hmayak - charm (Armenian)

Ambrose (Ambrosius) - belonging to the immortals, divine (Greek)

Amin - guardian, faithful (Arabic)

Amir - leader, military leader (Arabic)

Ammon - skilled craftsman, artist (Heb.)

Amos - load-bearer (Heb.)

Ampelog - grapevine (Greek)

Amply - significant, important (lat.)

Ananias - God is merciful (Heb.)

Anastasius (Anastas) - resurrected (Greek)

Anatoly - east (Greek)

Anber - the greatest (Arabic)

Anwar - radiant (pers.)

Angel (Angelar) - angel, messenger (Greek)

Angeler - angel (Bulgarian)

Angium - vessel (Greek)

Andrey (Andrzej, Anzhey) - courageous brave (Greek)

Andronicus - winner (Greek)

Anekt - tolerant, tolerable (Greek)

Anikitus - invincible (Greek)

Anisim - fulfillment, completion (Greek)

Antiochus - resisting, riding towards (Greek)

Antipas - opponent (Greek)

Antipater - substitute father (Greek)

Anton (Antony, Antonin) - entering into battle, competing in strength. Roman family name (lat.)

Anthimus - covered with flowers (Greek)

Anfir - blooming (Greek)

Anufriy see Onufriy

Apelius - not recognized (Greek)

Apollo (Appolinarius, Apollonius) - belonging to Apollo - the god of the Sun (Greek)

Apronian - unforeseen (Greek)

Aram - merciful God (Armenian)

Aranis - bold, courageous (Greek)

Ardalion (Ardialion) - fussy person (lat.)

Arrest - pleasant (Greek)

Aretas - virtue (Greek)

Arefa - cultivator, plowman (Arabic)

Arian (Ariy, Arie) - lion (ancient Hebrew)

Arius see Arian

Aristarchus - head of the best (Greek)

Aristobulus - best advisor (Greek)

Aristocles - illustrious (Greek)

Ariston - reward (Greek)

Ariel - God's lion (Heb.)

Arkady - blessed, resident of the country of Arcadia (Greek)

Armen - resident of Armenia (Greek)

Arnold - soaring eagle (German)

Aron - see Aaron

Arseny (Arsen) - courageous (Greek)

Artamon - see Artemy

Artem - see Artemy

Artemy (Artamon, Artyom) - unharmed, healthy (Greek)

Arthur - bear (Celtic)

Harutyun - resurrection, rebirth (Armenian)

Archimedes (Arkimides) - outstanding mind (Greek)

Arkhipp (Arkhip) - chief of cavalry (Greek)

Arie see Arian

Assad - lion (Arabic)

Asinkrit - incomparable, incompatible (Greek)

Aslam - peaceful, unharmed (Arabic)

Aslambek - mighty lord (Turkic)

Aslan - mighty lion (Arabic)

Asterius - starry (Greek)

Astia - living in the city, urban (Greek)

Athanas see Athanasius

Athelstan (Athelstan) - noble (Old English)

Attius (Attik) - living in Attica

Aution - spicy (lat.)

Athanasius (Athanas, Atanas, Athanasius) - immortal (Greek)

Afzal - most excellent (Arabic)

Afinogenes - descendant of Athena (Greek)

Athos - generous, rich (Greek)

Achaic - Achaean, Greek (Greek)

Akhat - one (Tatar)

Ahijah - friend of the Lord (Heb.)

Ahmad, Ahmed - famous (Turkic)

Ahmar - red (Arabic)

Ahmed is Azerbaijani. - Orthodox

Ashot - fire (Turkic)

Aetius - eagle (Greek)

Bazhen (Bezhen) - desired, dear (Old Russian)

Balash - child (Tatar)

Barat - born on a new moon (Georgian)

Bahar - spring (Arabic)

Bachman - good thought (pers.)

Bahram - driving away the evil spirit (pers.)

Bakhtear - happy (pers.)

Bayan - storyteller, storyteller (Old Russian)

Bektugan - relative, dear person (Tatar.)

Beloslav - good glory (glory)

Benedict see Benedict

Blagoslav - good glory (glory)

Bogdan - given by God (glorified)

Boleslav - most glorious (glory)

Bonifatius (Boniface) - good fate (lat.)

Borimir - peace fighter (glory)

Boris - fighter (famous)

Borislav - fighter for glory (glory)

Boruch (Baruch) - blessed (Old Hebrew)

Boyan - see Bayan

Bratislav - fighter for glory (glory)

Britannius - resident of Britain (lat.)

Bronislav - glorious defender (glorious)

Bruno - dark (German)

Bryacheslav - loud glory (glory)

Budimir - awakening world (glory)

Bukon - taciturn, uncommunicative (glory)

Bulat - strong, steel (Turkic)

Babyla - resident of Babylon (lat.)

Vavhar - precious stone (pers.)

Vadim - healthy (lat.)

Vazir - senior manager (Iran.)

Wazih - clear (Turkic)

Valentin (Valens) - strong, strong, healthy (lat.)

Valerian - strong (lat.)

Valery - strong, rich, Roman family name (lat.)

Walter - manager of people (German)

Varadat - gift from a loved one (Iranian)

Varadat - motherwort (Arabic)

Barbarian - foreigner (Greek)

Varlaam (Varlam) - son of God (Heb.)

Barsanatius - tireless (Greek)

Vartan - rose (Armenian)

Varul - English - God's

Baruch see Boruch

Baruch see Boruch

Bartholomew - son of Tolmai (Aramaic)

Vasil see Vasily

Vasily see Vasily

Basilides see Basil

Vasily (Vasil, Vasilei, Basilides) - royal (Greek)

Wahab - giver (Turkic)

Vaclav see Vyacheslav

Velemir - great world (glory)

Benedict - blessed (lat.)

Benjamin - son of the right hand (Heb.)

Wenceslav (Polish) - see Vyacheslav

Venchak - boat (face)

Vergiz - wolf (face)

Veronicus - victorious (Greek)

Vianor - strong man (Greek)

Vivian - alive (lat.)

Vigit - clear (Arabic)

Vincent - winner, victorious (lat.)

Victor (Victorin, Victoria) - winner, victorious (lat.)

Vilen - abbreviation for “Vladimir Ilyich Lenin” (Soviet)

Wilhelm - knight (Old German)

William - desired (German)

Viry - husband, man (lat.)

Vissarion - wooded gorge, valley, forest dweller (Greek)

Vitaly (Vit) - life (lat.)

Vitan - desired (Belarusian)

Witold - forest ruler (Old German)

Bethonios - deep (Greek)

Vladilen (Vladlen) - abbreviated. from "Vladimir Ilyich Lenin" (Soviet)

Vladimir - ruler of the world (glory)

Vladislav - owner of glory (glory)

Vladislav (Valdislav) - owner of glory (glory)

Vlas - sluggish, clumsy (Greek)

Vlimat - feast, treat (Arabic)

Voislav - military glory (glory)

Volodar - ruler (glorified)

Waldemar - famous ruler (Old German)

Wolf - wolf (ancient Germanic)

Will - will, freedom (glory)

Bonifatius - see Bonifatius

Vsevolod - owner of everything (glory)

Vseslav - the most glorious (glory)

Vysheslav - the most glorious (glory)

Vyacheslav - the most glorious (glory)

Gaafur (Gafur, Gafar) - forgiving (Arabic)

Gabriel - God’s stronghold, “my power is God” (Heb.)

Ghazi - warrior against infidels (Arabic)

Guy see Gayan

Galaktion - milk (Greek)

Ghalib - victorious, dominant (Arabic)

Galim - wise (Arabic)

Gamaliel - God's intercessor (Heb.)

Hamlet - twin, double (Old German)

Garay - venerable (Tatar)

Gayan (Gai) - born of the earth (Greek)

Gideon - warrior (Heb.)

Hector - Almighty, Guardian (Greek)

Gelasius - laughing (Greek)

Helium - solar (Greek)

Gemel - twin, double (Greek)

Genius - ancestral (Greek)

Gennady - noble (Greek)

Henry - powerful, rich (Old German)

George - farmer (Greek)

Herald - wielder of a spear (German)

Gerard (Gerhard) - strong spear (German)

Gerasim - venerable (Greek)

Herbert (Herbert) - a brilliant warrior (Old German)

German - half-blooded, native (lat.)

Hermogenes - descendant of Hermes (Greek)

Geronitios - elder (Greek)

Gerhard - brave spearman (ancient Germanic)

Gerhard see Gerard

Gilet - educated (Arabic)

Girey - honored, worthy (Turkic)

Giya - helper (Arabic)

Gleb - favorite of the gods (other Scand.)

Gobron - courageous, brave (Arabic)

Gogi (Gochi) - gallant, brave (Georgian)

Gorazd - a skilled craftsman (glory)

Gordey is the name of the famous Phrygian king (Greek)

Gorislav - blazing glory (glory)

Gradimir - creator, creator (glorified)

Gregor - awake (German)

Gremislav - loud glory (glory)

Gregory - awake (Greek)

Gury - lion cub (Heb.)

Gustav - military adviser (German)

David - beloved (Heb.)

Davlat - happiness (Arabic)

Dalmat - resident of Dalmatia (Greek)

Damir - iron (Arabic)

Dan - judge (ancient Hebrew)

Daniel - “my judge” (Heb.)

Danovan - dark brown (Irish)

Darius - rich man (Greek)

Dastus - fair (lat.)

Daoud - see David

Dementius - tamer (lat.)

Demid - “ruling by the will of Dion” (one of the names of Zeus) (Greek)

Demyan - conquering, humbler (lat.)

Denis - belonging to Dionysus (Greek)

Destan - legend (Arabic)

Javan - generous (Arabic)

Jalal - greatness (Arabic)

Jamal (Jamil) - handsome (Arabic)

Jan - faith (Arabic)

Dynasius - eternal (Greek)

Diodorus - bestowed by God (Greek)

Diodochos - successor, heir (Greek)

Diomede - light of God (Greek)

Dion - belonging to Dionysus (Greek)

Dmitry - dedicated to the fertility goddess Demeter (Greek)

Dobromir - good world (glory)

Dobroslav - good glory (glory)

Dobrynya - daring (glory)

Dominic - belonging to the lord (lat.)

Domnus - lord, ruler (lat.)

Donat - gift (lat.)

Dormidont - chief of the spearmen (Greek)

Dorofey - God's gift (Greek)

Dositheus - given by God (Greek)

Druzhina - friend, comrade (glory)

Gospel - good news (Greek)

Eugene - noble (Greek)

Evgraf - good writer (Greek)

Evdokim - glorious (Greek)

Eucarpius - fertile (Greek)

Evlampius - radiant (Greek)

Evlasiy - supportive, merciful (Greek)

Evod - good path (Greek)

Evpatiy - sensitive, pious (Greek)

Evsey (Eusebius, Evseniy) - pious (Greek)

Eustathius - stable (Greek)

Evstigney - good sign (Greek)

Evstikhian (Eustikhius, Eutykhios) - happy, prosperous (Greek)

Eustratius - good warrior (Greek)

Eustrachium - luxuriantly eared (Greek)

Evfimy - see Efimy

Egor - farmer (Greek)

Elizar - God helped (Heb.)

Elisha - savior (Heb.)

Emelyan - flattering (Greek)

Enoch - educator, teacher (Heb.)

Epiphanes - prominent, noble (Greek)

Erast - loving (Greek)

Eremey - exalted by God (ancient Hebrew)

Ermak - see Ermil

Ermil - forest belonging to Hermes

Ermolai - people of Hermes (Greek)

Erofey - sacred (Greek)

Efim - pious (Greek)

Ephraim see Ephraim

Zhdan - long-awaited, desired (Old glory)

Zabrod - leader, ringleader (Old Slav.)

Zabud - forgetful (Old Slav.)

Zavad - the one who starts (Old Slav.)

Envy - protection from the evil eye (Old Slavic)

Zavyal - lethargic (Old Slav.)

Zahar - God remembers (Heb.)

Zvezdan - star, star (Serbian, Bulgarian)

Zeno - belonging to Zeus (Greek)

Siegfried - favorite of the Gods (German)

Zinovy ​​- life given by Zeus (Greek)

Ziyad - increasing (Arabic)

Zlat - golden (Bulgarian)

Zlatozar - illuminating, golden (glorious)

Zlatomir - golden world (glory)

Zlatosvet - golden light (glory)

Zlatoslav - golden glory (other glory)

Zor - vigilant (Old Slav.)

Zosimus - going on a journey (Greek)

Zosima - see Zosim

Zuy - after the name of the bird (Old Slav.)

Zyk - loud sound, stentorian (Old Slav.)

Jacob see Jacob.

Ivan - “Yahweh had mercy, had mercy” (Heb.)

Ignat - see Ignatius

Ignatius - fiery, red-hot (lat.)

Igor - army, strength (other scand.)

Idris - teach, learn (Arabic)

Ezekiel - God will give strength (Heb.)

Hierax - hawkish (Greek)

Jerome - dedicated (Greek)

Ishmael - God will hear (Heb.)

Izot - life-giving, life-giving (Greek)

Israel - God rules (Heb.)

Izyaslav - who gained glory (glory)

Jesus - God will help (Heb.)

Hilarion - cheerful, joyful (Greek)

Elijah - “Yahweh is my God” (Heb.)

Iman - faith (Arabic)

Ingvar - careful, prudent (other scand.)

Innocent - innocent (lat.)

Job - persecuted (Heb.)

Jonah - dove (ancient Hebrew)

Jordan is the name of a river in Palestine (Old Hebrew)

Jehoshaph - “The Lord is the judge” (Heb.)

Jehoshaphat - “God judged” (Heb.)

Joseph - “God will increase” (Heb.)

Ipat - see Ipaty

Hypatius - highest (Greek)

Hippolytus - unharnesser of horses (Greek)

Heraclius - glory of Hera (Greek)

Irinius - peaceful (Greek)

Isaac - “he will laugh” (Heb.)

Isaiah - salvation sent by Yahweh (Heb.)

Isaf - God's reward (Heb.)

Isidore - gift of Isis (Greek)

Ismail - see Ishmael

Ismat - purity, innocence (Arabic)

Yisroel - see Israel

Judas - “he praises God” (Heb.)

Kadikh - almighty (Arabic)

Kazim - silent, restraining his anger (Arabic)

Casimir - peace-loving, calm (Polish)

Kalistratus - a wonderful warrior (Greek)

Callimachus - a wonderful fighter (Greek)

Callistus - see Callistratus

Kamal - perfect (Arabic)

Camillus - noble, dedicated (lat.)

Kandite - white, shiny (lat.)

Kantor - singer (Old Hebrew)

Kapiton - head (lat.)

Kara - black, big, strong (Turkic)

Karakez - black-eyed (Turkic)

Karamat - hard (Arabic)

Karen - generous, magnanimous (Arabic)

Karim - generous, merciful (Arabic)

Karl - brave (Old German)

Carp - fruit (Greek)

Kasim - distributing, dividing (Turk.)

Castor - beaver (Greek)

Kasyan - empty (lat.)

Kayuhbek - noble (Arabic)

Kim is an acronym for Communist Youth International (Soviet)

Kindey - mobile (Greek)

Cyprian - resident of the island of Cyprus (Greek)

Cyrus - lord, ruler (Greek)

Kirill - lord, ruler (Greek)

Kirom - generous, noble (Taj.)

Claudius - lame, Roman family name (lat.)

Klim - grapevine (Greek)

Clement - merciful (Latin) or vine (Greek)

Codrian - forest (Romanian)

Kondrat - quadrangular (lat.)

Konon - wit (lat.)

Konstantin - persistent, constant (lat.)

Roots - dogwood horn or berry (lat.)

Kosma - see Kuzma

Christian - belonging to Christ (lat.)

Kronid - son of Kronos (Greek)

Xanth - fiery, red (Greek)

Xenophon - stranger, foreigner (Greek)

Kuzma - tamer (Greek)

Kupriyan - see Cyprian

Kurman - quiver for arrows (Tatar)

Laban - white, milky (Old Hebrew)

Laurel - laurel tree, wreath, victory, triumph (lat.)

Lavrentiy - resident of the city of Lavrenta (lat.)

Ladislav - good glory (glory)

Lazarus - “God helped” (Hebrew)

Lazdin - hazelnut (Latvian)

Largius - generous (lat.)

Lahuti - exalted (pers.)

Lachino - falcon (Turkish)

Leo - lion, king of beasts (Greek)

Leib - lion (Aramaic)

Lel - named after the pagan god, son of Lada, patron of marriage and love (glorified)

Leon - lion (lat.)

Leonard - reflection of a lion (German)

Leonidas - like a lion (lat.)

Leonty - lion (lat.)

Leopold - brave as a lion (German)

Logvin (Longinus) - long, Roman family name (lat.)

Longinus see Logvin

Lawrence - see Lawrence

Lot - blanket (Old Hebrew)

Luarsab - daredevil (cargo)

Luigi - Lenin is dead, but the ideas are alive (owl.)

Luka - light (lat.)

Lucian see Lucian

Lukyan (Lukian) - luminous, radiant (lat.)

Luchezar - luminous, radiant (glorious)

Lyubomir - loving world (old glory)

Lyudmil - dear to people (slav.)

Lucius - see Lucian

Mauritius - dark (Greek)

Mavrimati - black-eyed (Moldavian)

Mavrodiy - song of the Moor (Greek)

Magid - preacher (Heb.)

Maiko - born in May (famous)

Makar - blessed, happy (Greek)

Maccabeus - hammer (ancient Hebrew)

Maxim - the greatest (lat.)

Maximilian - see Maxim

Maksud - desired (Arabic)

Malachi (Malachi) - my messenger (Heb.)

Malachi see Malachi

Malik - king, ruler (Arabic)

Malchus - king, angel, messenger (Heb.)

Mansur - protected (Arabic)

Manuel - God is with us (Heb.)

Manfred - a free man (Old German)

Marvin - military victory (Old German)

Marian - sea (lat.)

Mark - hammer (lat.)

Markel (l) - hammer (lat.)

Mars - god of war (Greek)

Martin - dedicated to Mars, warlike (lat.)

Martin see Martin

Maryam - bitter (Heb.)

Masqad - desired (Arabic)

Matthew - man of God, gift of God (Heb.)

Mahmoud - glorious (Arabic)

Medimn - grain measure (Greek)

Meer - glorified by the letter (Heb.)

Melamed - teacher (Old Hebrew)

Melentius - caring (Greek)

Menelaus - strong people (Greek)

Merculus - merchant (lat.)

Methodius - watching, searching (Greek)

Mecheslav - glorious sword (glory)

Mikifor - see Nikifor

Milius - jetel of the city of Miletus (Greek)

Miloneg - sweet and gentle (Old Russian)

Miloslav - good glory (glory)

Mina - monthly, lunar (Greek)

Mirab - distributor of water (Arabic)

Miran - emir (Arabic)

Myron - fragrant (Greek)

Miroslav - peaceful glory (glory)

Misail - asked of God (Heb.)

Mitrofan - found by mother (Greek)

Michael - like God (Heb.)

Micah - equal to God (Heb.)

Michki - pretty (Finnish)

Michura - gloomy (Old Slav.)

Modest - modest (lat.)

Moses - lawgiver (Old Hebrew)

Moky - mocker (Greek)

Mstislav - glorious avenger (Heb.)

Murad (Murat) - desired goal (Arabic)

Muslim - conqueror (Arabic)

Mukharbek - illustrious (Arabic)

Mukhtar - chosen one (Arabic)

Nadya - hope, future, support (Old Russian)

Nazam - arrangement, order (Arabic)

Nazar - dedicated to God (Heb.)

Nazim - intimidator (Arabic)

Narcissus see Narcissus

Narcissus (Narkis) - handsome, the name of a mythical hero turned by the gods into a flower (Greek)

Nathan - “God gave” (Heb.)

Nahum - comforter (Heb.)

Neon - young, new (Greek)

Nestor - returned to his homeland (Greek)

Nikander - winner (Greek)

Nikanor - who saw victory (Greek)

Nikita - winner (Greek)

Nikephoros - victorious (Greek)

Nicodemus - victorious people (Greek)

Nicholas - conqueror of nations (Greek)

Nikon - victorious (Greek)

Nile - from the name of the river in Egypt (lat.)

Nison - from the name of the Jewish month Nisan (ancient Hebrew)

Niphon - reasonable, sober, judicious (Greek)

Noah - rest, peace (ancient Hebrew)

Nomin - educated (Kalmyk)

Nor - granite (Taj.)

Norman - northern man (German)

Nur - light, one of the names of God (Arabic)

Nuri - light, radiant (Arabic)

Ovid - savior (lat.)

Octavian - eighth (lat.)

Oktay - understanding (Mongolian)

Oleg - saint, sacred (other scand.)

Olivier - olive, olive (art. French)

Olympios - Olympic, from the name of the sacred Mount Olympus (Greek)

Olgerd - noble spear (German)

Omar - all-remembering (Arabic)

Onufriy (Anufriy) - free (lat.)

Onesimus - fulfillment, completion (Greek)

Honore - honor (French)

Orestes - mountain (Greek)

Orion - on behalf of the mythical singer (Greek)

Oswald - Divine Forest (German)

Osip - see Joseph

Oscar - Divine Chariot (other scand.)

Otto - possession (German)

Pavel - small (lat.)

Pamphil (Panfil) - beloved by everyone, dear to everyone (Greek)

Pankrat - the strongest, omnipotent (Greek)

Pankratiy - see Pankrat

Panteley - see Panteleimon

Panteleimon - all-merciful (Greek)

Paramon - reliable, faithful (Greek)

Parfem - virgin, pure (Greek)

Patrick - noble (Greek)

Pakhom - broad-shouldered (Greek)

Pelagia - sea (Greek)

Overexposure - very, light, luminous, bright (glory)

Peter - stone, rock (Greek)

Pimen - shepherd, shepherd (Greek)

Pist - faithful (Greek)

Plato - broad-shouldered (Greek)

Polycarp - fruitful (Greek)

Poluekt - long-awaited (Greek)

Pompey - participant in the solemn procession, Roman family name (Greek)

Pontius - sea (Greek)

Porfiry - crimson (Greek)

Potap - possessed (lat.)

Prozor - keen-sighted (glory)

Proclus - “glory precedes him” (Greek)

Prokop - naked sword (Greek)

Protas - standing in front (Greek)

Prokhor - leading in dance (Greek)

Ptolemy - warrior (Greek)

Ravil - see Rafail

Ragnar - strong mind (other Scand.)

Radium - ray, sun (Greek)

Radimir (Radomir) - peace fighter (glory)

Radislav - fighter for glory (glory)

Rais - militant (Arabic)

Rainis - spotted, striped (Latvian)

Ramadan - from the name of the Muslim fast Ramadan (Arabic)

Rami (Ramiz) - shooter (Arabic)

Ramon - intelligently defending (Spanish)

Rasif - durable, strong (Arabic)

Ratibor - warrior (glory)

Ratmir - protecting the world, advocating for peace (glory)

Raul (Raul) - decision of fate (German)

Raphael - healed with the help of God (Heb.)

Rafik - kind (Arabic)

Rahim - merciful, compassionate (Arabic)

Rahman - merciful (Arabic)

Rahmat - grateful (Arabic)

Rashid (Rashit) - walking on the right path (Arabic)

Reginald - wisely ruling (Old English)

Rezo - supportive (Arabic)

Rex - king (lat.)

Rem - rower (lat.)

Renat - 1. reborn (lat); 2. abbreviation for revolution, science, technology (Soviet)

Renold (Reynold) - decision of fate (German)

Rifat - high position (Arabic)

Richard - striking without a miss (Old German)

Roald - shining sword (ancient Germanic)

Robert - unfading glory (Old German)

Rodion - rosehip, rose (Greek)

Roy - red (Old English)

Roland - native land (German)

Roman - Roman, Roman (lat.)

Romil - strong, strong (Greek)

Rostislav - increasing glory (glory)

Ruben - blushing (Latin) or “look - son” (Heb.)

Rudolf - red wolf (ancient Germanic)

Rusin - Russian, Slav (slav.)

Ruslan (Arslan) - lion (Turkic)

Rustam (Rustem) - mighty (Turkic)

Rustic - rustic (lat.)

Rurik - glory of the king (other scand)

Sabir - patient (Arabic)

Sabit - strong, strong (Arabic)

Sabur - patient (Arabic)

Savva - elder (Aramaic)

Savvaty - Saturday (Old Hebrew)

Savely - asked from God (ancient Hebrew)

Savil - beloved (Azerbaijani)

Sadikh (Sadyk) - true, sincere (Arabic)

Said - blessed, happy (Arabic)

Salavat - book of prayers (Arabic)

Salam - peace, prosperity (Arabic)

Salik - walking (Arabic)

Salim - healthy, unharmed (Tatar)

Salmaz - not fading (Azerbaijani)

Salman - friend (Arabic)

Samson - solar (ancient Hebrew)

Samuel - God heard (Heb.)

Sanjar - fortress (Turkic)

Satur - full (lat.)

Safa - pure (Arabic)

Safar - born in the month of Safar (Arabic)

Saphron - prudent (Greek)

Svetozar - illuminated by light (glory)

Svyatogor - holy mountains (glorified)

Svyatolyk - bright-faced, beautiful (glorious)

Svyatopolk - sacred army (glory)

Svyatoslav - holy glory (glory)

Sebastian - highly revered, sacred (Greek)

Severin (Severyan) - strict (lat.)

Severyan see Severin

Seconds - second (lat.)

Seleucus - lunar, wavering (Greek)

Selivan - forest (lat.)

Semyon (Simeon, Simon) - heard, listening (ancient Hebrew)

Serapion - temple of Serapis (Greek)

Seraphim - burning, fiery, fiery angel (ancient Hebrew)

Sergei - clear, highly respected, Roman family name (lat.)

Sidor - see Isidore

Strength - from the name of a forest in Southern Italy (lat.)

Silantium - see Strength

Silvan - see Selivan

Sylvester - forest (lat.)

Sima see Simcha

Simeon - see Semyon

Simon - see Semyon

Simha (Sima) - joy (ancient Hebrew)

Sozon (Sozont) - saving, protecting (Greek)

Socrates - maintainer of power (Greek)

Solomon - peaceful (ancient Hebrew)

Sossius - faithful, sound (lat.)

Sophron - sane, prudent (Greek)

Spartacus - resident of Sparta (Greek)

Savior - savior (old glory)

Spiridon - reliable (Greek)

Stanimir - peacemaker (famous)

Stanislav - most glorious (glorious)

Stepan - wreath (Greek)

Stoyan - strong (Bulgarian)

Straton - warrior (Greek)

Stratonicus - victorious army (Greek)

Suleiman - see Solomon

Sultan - power (Arabic)

Suhrab - red water (pers.)

Sysoy - sixth (Heb.)

Talanay - lazy (famous)

Talbak - begged (Taj.)

Talib - walking (Arabic)

Talim - teaching (Azerbaijani)

Talhir - pure, immaculate (Azerbaijani)

Tamir - see Damir

Taras - troublemaker (Greek)

Tahir - pure (Turkic)

Tverdislav - solid glory (glory)

Tvorimir - peacemaker (glory)

Theodore - gift of God (Greek)

Theophilus - favorite of God, lover of God (Greek)

Terenty - annoying, tiring (lat.)

Tiberius - Roman family name (Latin)

Tigran - tiger (pers.)

Timon - worshiper (Greek)

Timothy - God-worshipper (Greek)

Timur - iron (Turkic)

Titus - honorable (lat.)

Tikhon - lucky, bringing happiness (Greek)

Tod - clear (Kalmyk)

Thomas - see Thomas

Tryphon - living in luxury, gentle (Greek)

Trophim - breadwinner (Greek)

Turgen - fast (Mongolian)

Tursun - “may life last” (Turk.)

Ulan - handsome (Kalmyk)

Ulrich - rich powerful (Old German)

Ulyan see Julian

Umar - life (Tatar)

Urvan - polite (lat.)

Uriah (Uriy) - the light of God (ancient Hebrew)

Ustin - see Justin

Thaddeus - gift of God (ancient Hebrew)

Fazil - worthy, excellent (Arabic)

Faiz - winner (Tatar)

Faik - excellent (Azerbaijani)

Farid - rare (Arabic)

Farhat (Farhad, Farhid) - understanding, understandable (pers.)

Faust - happy (lat.)

Fayaz - generous (Azerbaijani)

Fedor - gift of the Gods (Greek)

Fedosy - see Fedor

Fedot - see Fedor

Felix - happy (lat.)

Theophanes - appearance of God (Greek)

Theophilus - beloved of God (Greek)

Ferapont - student, servant (Greek)

Ferdinand - brave, powerful, strong (German)

Fidel - devotee (lat.)

Phil - friend (Greek)

Philaret - lover of virtue (Greek)

Philat - God's guardian (Greek)

Philemon - loving (Greek)

Philip - lover of horses (Greek)

Philo - dear creature, object of love (Greek)

Finogen - see Afinogen

Phlegon - burning (Greek)

Flor - blooming (lat.)

Phokas - seal (Greek)

Thomas - twin (Heb.)

Fortunatus - happy (lat.)

Photius - light, luminous (Greek)

Fred - free (Old German)

Fuad - heart (Arabic)

Habib - beloved friend (Arabic)

Chaim - life, living (Heb.)

Hakim - wise (Arabic)

Khalik - creator (Arabic)

Chariton - generous, showering favors (Greek)

Harlampios - joyful light (Greek)

Herbert see Herbert

Chrysanthus - golden-flowered (Greek)

Chrysoi - golden (Greek)

Christian - see Christian

Christopher - bearer of the faith of Christ (Greek)

Husam - sword (Azerbaijani)

Tsvetan - blooming (Bulgarian)

Caesar - dissecting (lat.)

Cengiz - rich (Turkic)

Sheftel - Heb. - born on Saturday

Shukuhi - splendor, splendor (pers.)

Shelomokh - see Solomon

Egmond (Egmont) - supportive, attractive (Old German)

Edward - see Edward

Edwin - bringing victory with the sword (ancient Germanic)

Edgar - city guard (Old German)

Eden - bliss, paradise (ancient Hebrew)

Edmund - sword-protector (ancient Germanic)

Edward see Edward

Adrian - see Adrian

Edward - caring for wealth, guardian of wealth (Old German)

Eidar - presenter (Arabic)

Eldar - gift of God (Arabic)

Emil is diligent. Roman family name (lat.)

Emmanuel - God is with us (Heb.)

Erasmus - sweet, charming (Greek)

Erast - dear, beloved (lat.)

Ergash - accompanying person (Uzbek)

Erdeli - resident (Hungarian)

Eric - noble leader (other Scand.)

Eristav - head of the people (Georgian)

Ernest - serious, strict (Old German)

Ephraim - prolific (Heb.)

Eshon - saint, mentor (Taj.)

Eugene - see Eugene

Jozef - see Joseph

Julian - belonging to Julius (lat.)

Yuliy is curly and fluffy. Roman family name (lat.)

Yunus - stream (Old Hebrew)

Yuri - farmer (lat.)

Justin (Just) - fair (lat.)

Yusup - increase (Tatar)

Yakim - see Iakim

Jacob - see Jacob

Jan - given by God (glorified)

Janus - January, belonging to the god Janus (lat.)

Yaroslav - strong, glorious (glorious)

Jason - healer (Greek)

Popular male names

• Charlie.
• Daniel.
• Joseph.
• Matthew.
• Ryan.
• Robert.
• Richard.
• Jonathan.
• Ethan.
• James.

• Name Henry is an English name derived from the Old German name Henry. The name Henry means "lord of the house, master" or "lord of the court."

The name Henry sounds different in different parts of the world. For example, in England it is Hank, Harry, in Germany it is Henrik, in France it is Henri, and in Portugal it is Enrique or Enrico.

• Name Oliver comes from Germanic roots. It was formed through differentiation of the ancient Germanic name Albheri, which means “fairy army” or “elven army”.

Since the word elf has no precise explanation other than “bright” and “he who shines,” the name Oliver can also be interpreted as “white army” and “protector” or “protector of the army.”

In addition, the name Oliver is often described as “willing good,” “inclined to good,” “true,” “loyal to the people,” as all these qualities are attributed to a warrior.

• Adam is a Hebrew name that literally means “made of red clay” and “man.” Since this name belonged to the very first person, in many Orthodox, Catholic and Jewish countries it is revered and considered sacred. For example, according to Kabbalah, the name Adam is considered the father of all people and the first vice of Achilles.

• Name Harry takes its roots from the Old French name Henry. The name Harry has a pair called Harriet or Harriet, which are often names used by girls in England.

• Name Thomas originates from the Aramaic name Thomas, which means "twin". The name Thomas is a more European name, Thomas, which has undergone changes. The name Thomas has the following short forms: Tom, Tommy, Tomo and others.

Thomas is usually very level-headed and serious, loving to interact with people. Thomas is in no hurry to make important decisions, because he does not welcome rush and fuss. He is an emotional and creative, independent and understanding person. In addition, Thomas is prone to introspection and tries to avoid quarrels.

• Name Jeremiah is an English transformation of the Hebrew name Jeremiah, which can be translated as “God will exalt” or “God will present.”

The very name Jeremiah is of biblical origin. In this book, Jeremiah is described as one of those who was a prophet.

The name Jeremy has the following short forms: Jay, Jeri, Yeri and others.

Jeremy is precise and smart. He can easily persuade and has good intuition. Jeremy is also outgoing, loves people and presents himself as a balanced, reliable person.

The name Christian has the following short forms: Christo. Chris, Keith, Christy and others. He also has a paired female name - Kristana (Christina).

Christian is prone to abstract thinking, has excellent memory and a special sense of tact. It is pleasant to carry on a conversation with Christian, since he has the makings of a psychologist. Christian is always shy and delicate. In any situation, he maintains a majestic calm.

• Name Tyler– English. It takes its roots from the name of the tailor's profession, which is written as "tailor". In the US, Tyler can also be either a surname or a given name for a woman or a man.

Tylor has the following short forms: Tai, Lo, Tay, Tey.

Taylor takes an active position in life, loves to be independent and decisive. At the same time, it can combine selfishness and loneliness, secrecy and reticence.

• Name William comes from a combination of the Old German words “willio” (strong-willed) and “helm” (protector), so Wilhelm can be interpreted as “resolute defender”, or “one who protects”.
  Wilhelm grows up to be a rather emotional child who really needs to receive the attention of the people around him. He wants to be loved and loved and the best among his peers.

With age, Wilhelm's character becomes stronger and more decisive. He becomes bold and can occupy management positions. Wilhelm is a good family man, he loves honesty and has a good understanding of people.

• Name Daniel Hebrew, biblical origin. This name is translated as “our judge,” “man of justice,” or “God’s court.” Also, the prophet Daniel had this name, which is translated as “my judge God” or “God is the judge.”
• Name Charlie or Charles is an English variant of the German name Karl, which is interpreted as "man", "spouse". From the name Karl comes the word king.
  The name Charlie has the following short forms: Chas, Chuck, Chip, Carly.
• Name Marseilles or Markel arose from the Roman nickname Marcellus, which originated from the name Marcus. The name Marcus itself takes its roots from the name of the god Mars, who was revered as the god of war, so this name is interpreted as “warlike,” “devoted to Mars.”
• Name Joseph - it is a Catholic name. It is a modification of the name Joseph and means “God will reward” or “God will increase.” In European languages, there are female pairs for the name Joseph: Josephine, Jozefa, Josefa and others.
• Name Matthew is a completely European name, which is most often used by English-speaking peoples in Great Britain, Australia and Canada. It is a variant of the name Matthias, meaning "God's gift." Matthew is always curious and has a lot of interest in science and culture. Matthew has a rare intelligence, often analyzing himself and others, exploring everything around him.

Matthew can be mysterious and secretive, he is capable of committing rash acts.

• Name Ryan is an English word that takes its roots from the anglicized form of the Irish word Ó Riain. Translated Raine means “royal”. In Irish the name is often explained as "little king".
• Name Robert has ancient Germanic roots and means “one who shines with glory” or “lasting glory.” The name Robert is very popular in all English-speaking nations.

There are never any problems communicating with Robert, as he is optimistic and can support any topic. Robert has a level-headed personality and is often drawn to people with an adventurous streak.

• Name Richard comes from Proto-Germanic and means: “one who is a leader” or “brave”. The name Richard will be pronounced differently in different European countries. For example, in Germany it will be heard as Richard, in France - Richard, in Spain - Ricardo.
• Name Jonathan is of Hebrew origin. The Bible describes several characters named Jonathan or Jonathan. Translated from Hebrew, the name Jonathon sounds like “God bestowed.”
• Name Ethan– Jewish. It comes from the Hebrew name Etan, which meant “constancy” or “immutability.” In addition, Ethan translated from Hebrew means “mighty,” “strong,” “possessing strength.”
• Name James is the English version of the biblical name Jacob, which in Hebrew means “one who follows in the footsteps.” In different countries, the name Jacob has its own pronunciation options. In Spain - Santiago, in France - Iago, Jacob, Jaco, in Italy - Giacomo.

• August - from Latin “great”.
• Konon – from Latin “smart”.
• Karl - from the ancient German “daredevil”.
• Luke – from Latin “he who brings light.”
• Mark - from Latin “beating, strong.”
• Oscar – from ancient Greek “divine”.
• Orestes - from ancient Greek “one who grew up in the mountains.”
• Plato - from the ancient Greek “broad-shouldered”.
• Rashid - from Arabic “one who walks the right path.”
• Theodore - from Arabic "God's gift."
• Farhat – from Arabic “one who understands.”
• Feeder – from Latin “good student”.
• Edgar – from German “the one who guards the cities.”
• Edwin - from German “bringer of victory.”
• Ernest - from German “strict” or “serious”.
• Eldar - from Arabic “gifted by God.”
• Albert - from the ancient German “pure blood, noble.”
• Aladin - from Arabic “believer, exalted.”
• Askold - from Scandinavian “having a golden voice.”
• Bruno - from ancient German “dark man”.
• Hamlet - from German “double” or “twin”.
• Gustave - from ancient German “one who advises the military.”
• Jamal – from Arabic “beautiful person”.
• Elisha - from Hebrew “save all living things.”
• Kamal – from Arabic “perfection”.
• Roots - from the Latin “dogwood berry”.
• Murad – from Arabic “desired goal”.
• Muslim means “conquering” in Arabic.
• Nathan - from Arabic “the one whom God gave.”
• Otto – from German “owning”.

When choosing a name, it is necessary not only to rely on its sound, but also to know exactly what it means, because it is the name that determines what path in life a person will take.

According to the biblical legend, the first man's name was Adam, which means his name is the first male name in the history of mankind. Now, after many hundreds and thousands of years, male names number in the hundreds in the name books of all countries and cultures, without exception. And yet, the male name, like the female one, has, and continues to, conceal a secret...

Male names in different cultures of the world

Modern male names in different cultures have a wide variety of variations. But each individual culture, be it Slavic, Western, Eastern or Central European, has its own naming traditions. In some countries, men are named in accordance with the social status of the families in which they are born, in others the naming occurs in accordance with religion and belief, and there are still other cases in which this process is treated in an extremely simple manner, as in the West and in particular in the USA.

In Slavic culture, for example, the process of naming a future man is treated extremely responsibly. Here men are always given names that correspond to their religious affiliation, and they try to give men names that could impart at least some biblical energy (although there are exceptions). Previously, newborn children were named this way only temporarily, and a man could receive a full name only after reaching nine years of age - then the name was chosen in accordance with habits, habits, hobbies or personal qualities.

At the same time, in medieval Europe the name was given such attention as is not given to this day in any culture. There, the choice of name was based on several factors at once. One of them was the determination of the social status and belonging of the child and his family to one or another social stratum. But in the higher societies of that time, the name was more of a “label”, serving solely to distinguish a person from the crowd and identify him in this way.

And in China, men and women are named for completely different reasons. There, what is primarily taken into account is not the energy and meaning of the entire name, but the meaning and symbolism of each individual hieroglyph, imprinted in the full written version of the name. Hieroglyphs in this culture are divided into favorable and unfavorable, those associated with a certain element, and vice versa.

Today, a lot has changed - in many cultures, modern people have simply forgotten about the centuries-old traditions formed by our ancestors, while in others they try to adhere to the traditions of naming men, as well as women, modifying generally accepted ancient traditions and rules. But one thing has not changed - the name should belong to every man and woman, without exception. But now there is no need to associate it with religion, profession, craft or habits. Now you just need to choose the male name that will meet the wishes of your parents. And no one will ever make any claims about this.

Modern naming traditions

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Modern naming traditions for men, as well as women, have been simplified to the point of impossibility. Literally thirty years ago, our ancestors were still trying to name future men in accordance with the main Slavic tradition - in honor of the Saint, who is revered on the birthday of a child. Now, a lot has changed and you can call it by any name, not only Slavic, and not only church. And besides, given the richness of the Russian name book, it would be stupid to ignore name options that do not correspond to our cultural traditions and religion.

For Muslims, everything is simpler - here they adhere to only one tradition, which is correct in the opinion of the majority. It consists of naming the future man with a masculine name that will carry favorable energy and mean something positive, correct from a psychological, cultural, and moral point of view.

The most common names among Muslims are still the names of the prophets, as well as some variations of the names of Allah. Historical name variations are also not excluded. True, there is one important rule - you cannot use exactly one of the hundred names of Allah; you need to add the prefix “Ab” to it, which means “slave”.

But in America and most countries of the modern West, the naming of a future man is no longer accompanied by any traditions. Now the naming procedure itself in the West sometimes resembles some kind of insanity. Children are named after singers, football players, famous politicians and just friends. And it doesn’t matter what the name means or what energy it has. And many parents even come up with something that makes them shiver. Although in Slavic culture these cases are no exception - for example, in Ukraine after the “Revolution of Dignity of 2014” many parents called their children “Maidan” and not only...

Name and religiosity: the main criterion for division

Religiosity in terms of naming men still remains as important a criterion as before. And it is worth noting that religiosity remains the only factor that most new parents still pay attention to.

On our portal, all male names, along with other criteria, are divided into categories according to religion. This:

• Orthodox;
• Catholic;
• Muslim;
• Jewish.

How to choose a suitable male name in modern times?

Choosing a good male name in modern times is not so easy, even though there are thousands of variations of male names, one way or another related to different religions, social factors, cultures and more. Ideally, you need to follow the traditions of the culture to which the child belongs - this is the first thing. That is, the ideal option is to find a name that matches the culture. But now this is not easy to do, because names from all cultures are mixed in one name book.

Thus, you can move on to another option, which involves choosing a modern male name in accordance with religion. Yes, yes, religion still remains almost the most important criterion. But naming in accordance with religion must be done carefully and adhering to traditions. For example, Orthodoxy recommends naming future men after the names of Saints, whose name day is celebrated on the child’s birthday. In addition, over time, a second name may be given - a church name. It is given at the time of baptism.