List of ancient female names. Russian modern female names

A name determines a person's destiny. This is the key to his inner self. After all, it is not without reason that in Rus' a person had two names, one - false, for everyone, and the other - secret, only for the person himself and his very close people. This tradition existed as protection from unkind spirits and unkind people.
Often the first Slavic name was obviously unattractive (Kriv, Nekras, Malice), for even greater protection from the evil ones. After all, without the key to the essence of a person, it is much more difficult to cause evil. The rite of the second naming was performed in adolescence when the main character traits have been formed. The name was given based on these traits. Slavic names were replete with their diversity; there were groups of names:
1) Names from the animal and flora(Pike, Ruff, Hare, Wolf, Eagle, Nut, Borscht)
2) Names by birth order (Pervusha, Vtorak, Tretyak)
3) Names of gods and goddesses (Lada, Yarilo)
4) Names by human qualities(Brave, Stoyan)
5) And the main group of names is two-basic (Svyatoslav, Dobrozhir, Tihomir, Ratibor, Yaropolk, Gostomysl, Velimudr, Vsevolod, Bogdan, Dobrogneva, Lyubomila, Mirolyub, Svetozar) and their derivatives (Svyatosha, Dobrynya, Tishilo, Ratisha, Putyata, Yarilka , Miloneg).
From the listed names, it is easy to trace the process of creating a derivative name: the second part is cut off from the two-base one and a suffix or ending is added (-neg, -lo, -ta, -tka, -sha, -yata, -nya, -ka).
Example: Svyatoslav: Svyato + sha = Svyatosha.
Of course, the names of people carry a significant part of the culture and traditions of the entire people. In Russia, with the advent of Christianity, Slavic names almost completely fell into oblivion. There were lists of Slavic names prohibited by the church. Why this happened is not difficult to guess. One part of the names (Lada, Yarilo) were the names of Slavic gods, the owners of the second part were people who, even after the Christianization of Rus', tried to restore the cult and traditions (magi, heroes). Today in Russia only 5% of children are given Slavic names, which certainly impoverishes the already meager Slavic culture.

LIST OF SLAVIC NAMES

Bazhen is a desired child, desired. The names also have meaning: Bazhai, Bazhan. From these names arose the surnames: Bazhanov, Bazhenov, Bazhutin.
Bazhena is the female form of the name Bazhen.
Beloslav - From BEL - white, turn white and SLAV - to glorify. Abbreviated names: Belyai, Belyan. From these names arose the surnames: Belov, Belyshev, Belyaev.
Beloslava is a female form named after Beloslav. Short name: Beliana
Berimir - caring for the world.
Berislav is the one who takes glory, who cares about glory.
Berislava is the female form of the name Berislav.
Blagoslav - glorifying kindness.
Blagoslava is the female form of the name Blagoslav. Abbreviated names: Blaga, Blagana, Blagina.
Fornication - dissolute, unlucky. One of the "negative" names. From this name arose the surname: Bludov. Historical figure: Blud - governor of Yaropolk Svyatoslavich.
Bogdan - child given by God. The name also has meaning: Bozhko. From these names arose the surnames: Bogdanin, Bogdanov, Bogdashkin, Bozhkov.
Bogdana is the feminine form of the name Bogdan. Short name: Bozena.
Bogolyub - loving God. From this name arose the surname: Bogolyubov.
Bogomil - dear to God. The name also has meaning: Bogumil.
Bozhidar - gifted by God.
Bozhidara is the female form of the name Bozhidar.
Boleslav - illustrious. Historical figure: Boleslaw I - Polish king.
Boleslava is the female form of the name Boleslav.
Borimir is a peace fighter, a peacemaker.
Borislav is a fighter for glory. Abbreviated names: Boris, Borya. From these names arose the surnames: Borin, Boriskin, Borisov, Borisikhin, Borichev, Borischev. Historical figure: Boris Vseslavich of Polotsk - Prince of Polotsk, ancestor of the Drutsk princes.
Borislava is the female form of the name Borislav.
Borsch is one of the personified names of the plant world. Literally translated: Borscht is plant tops. The surname Borshchev came from this name.
Boyan is a storyteller. The name was formed from the verb: bayat - to speak, tell, sing. The names also have meaning: Baian, Bayan. From these names came the surname: Bayanov. Legendary personality: songwriter - Boyan.
Boyana is the feminine form of the name Boyan.
Bratislav - From BROTHER - to fight and SLAV - to glorify.
Bratislava is the female form of the name Bratislava.
Bronislav is a defender of glory, protecting glory. The name also has meaning: Branislav. Short name: Armor.
Bronislava is the female form of the name Bronislav.
Bryachislav - from BRYACHI - to rattle and SLAV - to glorify Historical figure: Bryachislav Izyaslavich - Prince of Polotsk.
Budimir is a peacemaker. From this name came the surnames: Budilov, Budishchev.
Velimir is a big world.
Velimira is the female form of the name Velimir.
Velimudr - knowledgeable.
Velislav - great glory, most glorious.
Velislava is the female form of the name Velislav. Abbreviated names: Vela, Velika, Wieliczka.
Wenceslaus - dedicator to glory, crowned with glory.
Wenceslaus is the female form of the name Wenceslaus.
Faith is faith, true.
Veselin - cheerful, cheerful.
Veselin is the female form of the name Veselin. The name also has a meaning: Vesela.
Vladimir is the ruler of the world. The name also has meaning: Volodymer. From this name came the surnames: Vladimirov, Vladimirsky, Volodimerov, Volodin, Volodichev. Historical figure: Vladimir I Svyatoslavich Red Sun - Prince of Novgorod, Grand Duke Kyiv.
Vladimir is the female form of the name Vladimir.
Vladislav is the owner of glory.
The name also has meaning: Volodislav. Short name: Vlad. Historical figure: Volodislav is the son of Igor Rurikovich.
Vladislava is the female form of the name Vladislav. Short name: Vlada.
Vojislav is a glorious warrior. Abbreviated names: Voilo, Warrior. From these names came the surnames: Voeikov, Voinikov, Voinov. Historical figure: Voin Vasilievich - from the family of Yaroslavl princes.
Voislava is the female form of the name Voislav.
Wolf is one of the personified names of the animal world. From this name came the surname: Volkov.
Raven is one of the personified names of the animal world. From this name came the surnames: Voronikhin, Voronov.
Vorotislav - returning glory.
Vsevolod is the ruler of the people, who owns everything. From this name came the surnames: Vsevolodov, Vsevolozhsky. Historical figure: Vsevolod I Yaroslavich - Prince of Pereyaslavl, Chernigov, Grand Duke of Kiev.
Vsemil - beloved by everyone.
Vsemil is the feminine form of the name Vsemil.
Vseslav - all-glorifying, famous. The name also has meaning: Seslav. From this name came the surname: Seslavin.
Historical figure: Vseslav Bryachislavich of Polotsk - Prince of Polotsk, Grand Duke of Kiev.
Vseslav is the female form of the name Vseslav.
Vtorak is the second son in the family. The names also have meaning: Second, Second. From these names came the surnames: Vtorov, Vtorushin.
Vyacheslav is the most famous, the most glorious. The name also has meaning: Vatslav, Vysheslav. From these names came the surnames: Vysheslavtsev, Vyacheslavlev, Vyacheslavov. Historical figure: Vyacheslav Vladimirovich - Prince of Smolensk, Turov, Pereyaslav, Vyshgorod, Grand Duke of Kiev.
Vyachko is a legendary personality: Vyachko is the progenitor of the Vyatichi.
Godoslav - The name also has a meaning: Godlav. Historical figure: Godoslav is the prince of the Bodriči-Rarrogs.
Goluba is meek. From this name came the surnames: Golubin, Golubushkin
Gorazd - skillful, capable. The surname Gorazdov came from this name.
Gorislav is fiery, burning in glory.
Gorislava is the female form of the name Gorislav.
Gorynya - like a mountain, huge, indestructible. Legendary personality: hero - Gorynya.
Gostemil - dear to another (guest). From this name came the surname: Gostemilov.
Gostomysl - thinking about another (guest). Historical figure: Gostomysl - Prince of Novgorod.
Gradimir - guardian of peace.
Gradislav - guardian of glory.
Gradislava is the female form of the name Gradislav.
Granislav - improver of glory.
Granislava is the female form of the name Granislav.
Gremislav - famous.
Gudislav is a renowned musician, trumpeting glory. Short name: Gudim. From these names came the surname: Gudimov.

Daren - gifted.
Darena is the feminine form of the name Daren. The names also have meaning: Darina, Dara.
Nine is the ninth son in the family. From this name came the surnames: Devyatkin, Devyatkov, Devyatov. Dobrogneva
Dobrolyub - kind and loving. From this name came the surname: Dobrolyubov.
Dobromil is kind and sweet.
Dobromila is the feminine form of the name Dobromil.
Dobromir is kind and peaceful. Abbreviated names: Dobrynya, Dobrysha. From these names came the surnames: Dobrynin, Dobryshin. Legendary personality: hero - Dobrynya.
Dobromira is the female form of the name Dobromir. Dobromysl is kind and reasonable. From this name came the surname: Dobromyslov.
Dobroslav - glorifying kindness.
Dobroslava is the female form of the name Dobroslav.
Domaslav - glorifying relatives. Short name: Domash - our own, dear. From this name came the surname: Domashov.
Dragomir is more valuable than the world.
Dragomir is the female form of the name Dragomir.
Dubynya - like an oak, indestructible. Legendary personality: hero - Dubynya.
Druzhina is a comrade.
It also matters common noun: Friend. From these names came the surnames: Druzhinin, Drugov, Drunin.
Ruff is one of the personified names of the animal world. From this name came the surname: Ershov.
Lark is one of the personified names of the animal world. From this name came the surname: Zhavoronkov.
Zhdan is a long-awaited child. From this name comes the surname: Zhdanov.
Zhdana is the female form of the name Zhdan.
Zhiznomir - living in the world.
Hare is one of the personified names of the animal world. From this name came the surname: Zaitsev.
Zvenislava - announcer of glory.
Winter is harsh, merciless. From this name came the surname: Zimin. Legendary personality: Ataman Winter from Razin’s army.
Zlatomir is a golden world.
Zlatotsveta - golden-flowered. Short name: Zlata.
Anger is one of the “negative” names. From this name came the surnames: Zlobin, Zlovidov, Zlydnev.
Izyaslav - the one who took glory. Historical figure: Izyaslav Vladimirovich - Prince of Polotsk, ancestor of the Polotsk princes.
Sincere - sincere. The name also has meaning: Iskra.
Iskra is the feminine form of the name Iskren.
Istislav - glorifying the truth.
Exhaustion - languid (possibly associated with difficult childbirth). From this name came the surnames: Istomin, Istomov.
Casimir - showing the world.
Kazimir - the female form of the name Kazimir.
Koschey is thin and bony. From this name came the surnames: Koshcheev, Kashchenko.
Krasimir - beautiful and peaceful
Krasimira is the female form of the name Krasimir. Short name: Krasa.
Kriv is one of the “negative” names. From this name came the surname: Krivov.
Lada - beloved, dear. The name of the Slavic Goddess of love, beauty and marriage.
Ladimir - one who gets along with the world.
Ladislav - praising Lada (love).
Swan is a personified name for the animal world. The name also has meaning: Lybid. From this name came the surname Lebedev. Legendary personality: Lybid is the sister of the founders of the city of Kyiv.
Luchezar - a ray of light.
We love - beloved. From this name came the surname: Lyubimov.
Love is beloved. The name also has meaning: Lyubava. From these names came the surnames: Lyubavin, Lyubimtsev, Lyubavin, Lyubin, Lyubushin, Lyubimin.
Lyubomila - beloved, dear.
Lubomir - loving world.
Lyubomir is the feminine form of the name Lyubomir.
Inquisitive - someone who loves to think.
Luboslav - lover of glory.
Lyudmil is nice to people.
Lyudmila is the female form of the name Lyudmil. Historical figure: Lyudmila - Czech princess.
Mal - small, junior. The name also has a meaning: Small, Mladen. From these names came the surnames: Maleev, Malenkov, Maltsov, Malyshev. Historical figure: Mal - the Drevlyan prince.
Malusha is the female form of the name Mal. The name also has meaning: Mlada. From these names came the surname: Malushin. Historical figure: Malusha is the wife of Syatoslav Igorevich, the mother of Vladimir Svyatoslavich.
Mieczysław - glorifying sword.
Milan is cute. The name also has meaning: Milen. From these names came the surnames: Milanov, Milenov.
Milana is the female form of the name Milan. The names also have meaning: Milava, Milada, Milena, Militsa, Umila. From these names came the surname: Milavin. Historical figure: Umila - daughter of Gostomysl.
- affectionate, caring.
Milorad is sweet and joyful. From this name came the surname: Miloradovich.
Miloslav - sweetly glorifying. Short name: Miloneg.
Miloslava is the female form of the name Miloslav.
Peaceful - peace-loving. From this name came the surname: Mirolyubov.
Miroslav - glorifying the world.
Miroslava is the female form of the name Miroslav.
Molchan - taciturn, silent. From this name came the surname: Molchanov.
Mstislav - glorifying revenge. Historical figure: Mstislav Vladimirovich - Prince of Tmutorakan, Grand Duke of Kiev.
Mstislava is the female form of the name Mstislav.
Hope is hope. The name also has meaning: Nadezhda.
Nevzor is one of the “negative” names. The surname Nevzorov comes from this name.
Nekras is one of the “negative” names. From this name came the surname: Nekrasov.
Nekrasa is the female form of the name Nekras.
Eagle is one of the personified names of the animal world. From this name came the surname: Orlov.
Osmoy is the eighth child in the family. The name also has meaning: Osmusha. From these names came the surnames: Osmanov, Osmerkin, Osmov.
Peredslava - The name Predslava also has meaning. Historical figure: Predslava - wife of Svyatoslav Igorevich, mother of Yaropolk Svyatoslavich.
Overexposure - very light. Historical figure: Peresvet - warrior of the Battle of Kulikovo.
Putimir - reasonable and peaceful
Putislav - glorifying intelligently. The name also has meaning: Putyata. From these names came the surnames: Putilov, Putilin, Putin, Putyatin. Historical figure: Putyata - Kyiv governor.
Radiohost - caring about another (guest).
Radimir is someone who cares about the world. The name also has meaning: Radomir. Short name: Radim. From these names came the surnames: Radilov, Radimov, Radishchev. Legendary personality: Radim - the progenitor of the Radimichi.
Radimir is the female form of the name Radimir. The name also has meaning: Radomira.
Radislav - one who cares about fame. The name also has meaning: Radoslav.
Radislava is the female form of the name Radislav.
Radmila is caring and sweet.
Radosveta - sanctifying joy. Joy - joy, happiness. The name also has meaning: Rada.
Reasonable - reasonable, reasonable. From this name came the surname: Razin. Historical figure: Razumnik - student of Cyril and Methodius.
Ratibor is a defender.
Ratmir is the defender of peace.
Rodislav - glorifying family.
Rostislav - growing glory. Historical figure: Rostislav Vladimirovich - Prince of Rostov, Vladimir-Volynsky; Tmutarakansky; The ancestor of the princes of Galicia and Volyn.
Rostislava is the female form of the name Rostislav.
Svetislav - glorifying light. The name also has meaning: Svetoslav.
Svetislava is the female form of the name Svetislav.
Svetlana is bright, pure in soul.
Svetlana is the female form of the name Svetlana.
Svetovid - seeing the light, perspicacious. The name also has meaning: Sventovid. The name of the Western Slavic God.
Svetozar - illuminating with light.
Svetozar is the female form of the name Svetozar. The name also has meaning: Svetlozara.
Svyatogor - indestructible holiness. Legendary personality: Svyatogor is an epic hero.
Svyatopolk is the leader of the sacred army. Historical figure: Svyatopolk I Yaropolkovich - Grand Duke of Kiev.
Svyatoslav - sacred glory. Short name: Saint. Historical figure: Svyatoslav I Igorevich - Prince of Novgorod and Grand Duke of Kiev.
Svyatoslav is the female form of the name Svyatoslav.
Slavomir is a peace-glorifying person.
Nightingale is a personified name for the animal world. From this name came the surnames: Solovey, Soloviev. Legendary personality: Nightingale Budimirovich - a hero from epics.
Catfish is the personified name of the animal world.
Snezhana is white-haired and cold.
Stanimir - establisher of peace.
Stanimira is the female form of the name Stanimir.
Stanislav - establisher of glory. From this name came the surname: Stanishchev. Historical figure: Stanislav Vladimirovich - Prince of Smolensk.
Stanislava is the female form of the name Stanislav.
Stoyan - strong, unbending.
Tverdimir - from TVERD - solid and MIR - peaceful, peace.
Tverdislav - from TVERD - solid and SLAV - to glorify. From this name came the surnames: Tverdilov, Tverdislavov, Tverdislavlev.
Tvorimir - the creator of the world.
Tihomir is quiet and peaceful. From this name came the surname: Tikhomirov.
Tikhomira is the female form of the name Tihomir.
Tur is the personified name of the animal world. Legendary personality: Tur - founder of the city of Turov.
Brave - brave.
Caslav - aspiring to glory.
Chaslava is the female form of the name Chaslav. The name also has meaning: Cheslava.
Chernava is dark-haired and dark-skinned. The name also has meaning: Chernavka. From these names came the surnames: Chernavin, Chernavkin.
Pike is the personified name of the animal world.
Yarilo is the sun.
Yarilo - God of fruits in the form of the sun. From this name came the surname: Yarilin.
Jaromir is a sunny world.
Yaropolk - leader of the solar army. Historical figure: Yaropolk I Svyatoslavich - Grand Duke of Kiev.
Yaroslav - glorifying Yarila. From this name came the surname: Yaroslavov. Historical figure: Yaroslav I Vladimirovich - Prince of Rostov, Prince of Novgorod, Grand Duke of Kiev.
Yaroslava is the female form of the name Yaroslav.

Before the advent of Christianity, Old Church Slavonic names for girls were mostly two-part. Parents were happy to give girls names such as Bazhena, Bogumila, which mean gentle, sweet creatures. It should be noted that many such Old Slavonic names for girls have survived to this day, but they are used extremely rarely. Although from time to time the fashion for Old Slavonic names returns. If you want to give your child an unusual, beautiful, ancient name, then we advise you to study our list of names for girls. Moreover, our list contains not only Old Russian names, but also names such Slavic peoples like Bulgarians, Czechs, Serbs, Poles.

We are confident that with the help of our list, you will be able to choose a beautiful Old Church Slavonic name for your daughter. When choosing a name for a girl, remember that it should be consonant with her last name and patronymic. It is also important to know the meaning of the name, since the meaning of the name is reflected in the fate of a person. For example, a girl named Lyubomira will grow up to be a peace-loving, nice girl. Well, if you want your daughter to have character, then we advise you to give her the name Borimira - one who fights for peace. In any case, when choosing a name, pay attention Special attention to its meaning.

Old Slavonic names for girls:

Alena - scarlet

Lyubomyra - peace-loving

Belava - light

Luchezara - radiant

Berislava - chosen by glory

Lana - field, allotment

Bazhena - desired

Ladomila - sweet, okay

Bogumila - dear to God

Lubislava - beloved by glory

Blessed - happy

Lada - harmony, beauty

Branislava - covered in glory

Lyubomila - beloved, dear

Beloslava - bright glory

Ladomira - peace-loving

Bogdana - given by God

Milana - sweetheart

Vereya - tied

Miloslava - sweet glory

Vladimir - who owns the world

Mila - sweetheart

Vlastimira - ruler of the world

Militsa - sweetheart

Vetrana - air

Milava - sweetheart

Velimira - great-worldly

Milorada - sweet and joyful

Vlasta - ruler

Unexpected - unexpected

Veda - knowledgeable

Negomila - gentle and sweet

Velislava - great glory

Hope - hope, expectation

Faith - knowing the light, faithful

Joy - joy

Wanda - praise

Olesya - from the forest

Vlastislava - owner of glory

Olislava - around fame

Videslava - glory of life

Ozara - illuminated

Veselina - cheerful

Ozhana - that which is compressed

Hanna - bird

Beautiful - beautiful

Godislava - in the time of glory

Pereslava - ahead of glory

Gordana - proud

Rostislava - grow glorious

Gostimira - peaceful guest

Radimila - sweet joy

Dushana - soulful

Rada - joy

Virtuous - acting

Radislava - the joy of glory

Draga - dear

Slavyanka - glory

Druzhana - friendly

Svyatava - light

Dobroslava - glorifying goodness

Snezhana - snowy

Dana - given to the world

Svetozara - illuminated by light

Darina - given by God

Svetomira - light of the world

Dobrana - kind

Svetolika - fair complexion

Daromila - sweet gift

Semislava - seven times bright

Yesenia - clear, clear sky

Svetlana - light

Zhdana - desired

Tihosava - quiet glory

Zlatoslava - golden glory

Tomira - multi-world

Zlata - golden

Umila - sweetheart

Krasimira - the beauty of the world

Ulada - getting along well

Beauty - beauty

Khranimir - guardian of the world

Kupava - totality

Chayana - tea

Kraisava - beauty of the earth

Jaromila - young, sweet

Lyuba - love, beloved

Yasinya - clear

Lyudmila - dear to people

Yana - to be born, to be born

Ladoslava - beloved by glory

Yaroslava - shining with glory

Psychologists say that a person’s name is not just a set of alternating sounds, but a kind of unique personality code. Hearing a name for the first time, the brain of a newborn baby at a subconscious level begins to adapt to it, forming certain character traits.

IN Soviet times variety of names was not in honor, so residents of cities and villages were almost universally called Sergei, Maria, Valentin, Ivan, Aleksey, etc. As a result, the majority of people who had similar characteristics and lived similar lives were depersonalized.

At the end of the 20th century and the beginning of our century, there was a change in priorities and a tendency emerged to give children rare and long-standing forgotten names. They even began to publish special collections - name books that help young parents choose a beautiful name for their heir. And although some mothers and fathers prefer that their son or daughter be called a “foreign” name like Angelina or Harry, the majority still turn to the roots and choose old Russian names.

Things from days gone by...

Before the introduction of Christianity in Rus', original names were used, which in essence were nicknames given for one reason or another. They were often assigned to men and women according to external signs– height, physique, manner of speaking, character traits or time of birth.

To protect against evil spirits and unkind people, there was a system of double names. The first was given to the child at birth and most often did not sound very attractive - Nelyuba, Nekras, Zloba, Kriv, but this was precisely what was supposed to scare away evil forces from him.

The second name was given already in adolescence, taking into account the character traits that had already appeared in the boy or girl. These names can generally be classified into the following groups:

  1. By order of birth in the family - Pervusha, Vtorak, Tretyak, Osmusha and others.
  2. According to the main character qualities - Smeyan, Stoyan, Torop, Kras, Zorko, etc.
  3. Names reflecting the world of plants or animals - Wolf, Falcon, Oak, Pike, Walnut and others.
  4. By body type – Vyshata, Davila, Mal, etc.
  5. Nicknames of pagan deities - Lada, Yarila, etc.

But the overwhelming majority of Old Church Slavonic names were dibasic, that is, formed from two roots. The most often used were “slav”, “wise”, “yar”, “sacred”, “regiment”, “rad” and others: Milorad, Mstislav, Luchemir, Yaropolk, Svyatoslav. For education diminutive form the second part was cut off from the full name and the suffixes “neg”, “tka”, “sha”, “yata”, “nya” were added, for example, Dobrynya, Yarilka, Miloneg, Putyata, Svyatosha.

Old Slavonic male names

Men's pagan names our ancestors came up with especially carefully. After all, boys have always been more desirable than girls as bearers of strength and wisdom, successors of the family, defenders of their people. At the same time, the following rules and prohibitions were strictly observed:

  1. The child was not given the name of his father: it was believed that in this case not only advantages, but also disadvantages were doubled, which was unacceptable.
  2. It is impossible for two people in the same family to have the same name, since one of them was soon to die.
  3. The names of drowned people, dead children, as well as the weak-minded, crippled, robbers, and drunkards should not have been used, because negative qualities could be transmitted to the baby.

There was also such an interesting ritual. If after birth the child did not show signs of life and did not cry for a long time, they began to call him various names. The one to which he reacted became his own.

The list of forgotten names is very extensive. Some ancient Slavic names, especially for men, may seem pretentious and strange in our time. However, among them there are many that can be successfully used in the modern world.

  • Agniy – fiery, light;
  • Bayan is the keeper of antiquity;
  • Berislav - taker of glory;
  • God-knower - one who knows the gods;
  • Bogodiy - pleasing to the gods;
  • Bogumil - dear to God;
  • Boeslav – victorious in battles;
  • Bratislav - brother of glory;
  • Budimil - be nice;
  • Bueslav - stork;
  • Belogor - from the white mountains;
  • Beloyar – furious;
  • Vadimir is the leader of the world;
  • Vsemil - dear to everyone;
  • Vyacheslav - glorifying advice;
  • Volodar – giver of will;
  • Gradimir – looking at the world;
  • Gorisvet – high light;
  • Dobrynya - kind;
  • Deyan – active;
  • Dan – given from above;
  • Daromir – giver of peace;
  • Daromysl – thinking;
  • Zhdanimir - the awaited world;
  • Zhdan - long-awaited;
  • Zhelan – desired;
  • Dawn - rising light;
  • Zvenimir – calling for peace;
  • Zdanimir – creator of the world;
  • Idan – walking;
  • Ivar – tree of life;
  • Istislav - glorifying the truth;
  • Krasibor – chosen from the beautiful;
  • Kudeyar is a magician;
  • Ladislav - glorifying beauty;
  • Ludimir - bringing peace to people;
  • Lyuborad – pleasing with love;
  • Lyuboyar - loving Yarila;
  • We love - beloved;
  • Lubodron - expensive;
  • Lyubogost - hospitable;
  • Milan - cute;
  • Mlad – young;
  • Peace lover - loving peace;
  • Moguta – powerful;
  • Mirodar – giver of peace;
  • Negomir – gentle and peaceful;
  • Found – found;
  • Witty - sharp-thinking;
  • Otcheslav - glory to the father;
  • Peresvet - bright;
  • Radey – joyful;
  • Ratibor – chosen warrior;
  • Svyatomir - holy world;
  • Svyatovik - light;
  • Svyatoboy is a warrior;
  • Died - peace;
  • Khvalimir - glorify the world;
  • Chestimir - honor of the world;
  • Jaromil - dear;
  • Janislav is nice.

With the introduction of Christianity, Old Slavonic names were supplanted by Greek, Roman, Jewish and Arabic, and some even found themselves under the strictest ban. True, later individual names, for example, Yaroslav, Vladimir, Mstislav, were included in the Orthodox name book thanks to Vladimir the Holy, Yaroslav the Wise or Mstislav the Great who glorified them.

Features of female Slavic names

Like male names, basic female Slavic names were not given at birth. They were often replaced with distracting nicknames, or they simply said “child”, “child”, “girl”, “little one”. Over the years, having discovered in their daughter a craving for some craft or seeing special character traits in her, her parents prepared her for the ritual of receiving a new permanent name.

According to customs, the ceremony was carried out at the temple - an ancient Slavic sanctuary near the statues of pagan gods. At first, the girl was bathed in water, washing off her old baby name, and then the Magi solemnly named it new.

This usually happened when the girl turned 16 years old. However, there were exceptions. For example, for girls from princely families the ceremony was performed at the age of 12, and for little girls who were destined to become witches or priestesses from childhood, at the age of 9.

Old Russian female names have a special melody and beauty. Therefore, many of them can be used in our time, naming our beloved daughters.

  • Agnia – fiery, enlightened;
  • Bela – white, clean;
  • Bazhena – desired;
  • Bayana – storyteller;
  • Beloslava - glorifying purity;
  • Snow White - pure, white;
  • Belyana – enlightened;
  • Blaginya is kind;
  • Bogdana – given by God;
  • Bogolyuba - lover of the gods;
  • Bogumila - dear to God;
  • Boguslava - glorifying God;
  • Borimira - fighting for peace;
  • Boyana – fighting, courageous;
  • Bratislava - taking glory;
  • Bronislava is a glorious protector;
  • Faithful - faithful;
  • Vedana – knowledgeable;
  • Velena, Velina - commanding;
  • Velizhana – polite;
  • Wenceslas - crowned with glory;
  • Veselina – cheerful;
  • Vesnyana – spring;
  • Vlada - okay;
  • Vladislava - owner of glory;
  • Vlasta – powerful;
  • Vlastelina – ruler;
  • Voislava – winning glory;
  • Vratislava - who returned glory;
  • Vsemila - dear to everyone;
  • Vsenezha - tender to everyone;
  • High - high;
  • Vyacheslava - the most glorious;
  • Gala – soulful;
  • Galina – feminine, earthly;
  • Blue – tender;
  • Gorazda – capable;
  • Darena – gifted;
  • Daryana – courageous;
  • Dobrovlada – possessing kindness;
  • Dobroslava - glorifying kindness;
  • Guess - quick-witted;
  • Dolyana – lucky;
  • Blast furnace - homely, economical;
  • Dragana – precious;
  • Dushana – soulful;
  • Zhdana – awaited;
  • Zhelana – desired;
  • Fun is a comforter;
  • Zadora - perky;
  • Zbigniew – restraining anger;
  • Zvezdana – born under the stars;
  • Zlatoyara – strong as the sun;
  • Zoreslava - glorious in beauty;
  • Izbora – chosen one;
  • Irina – ascended;
  • Karina – brown-eyed;
  • Krasa – beautiful;
  • Lada - sweetheart;
  • Lagoda – soulful;
  • Lebedyan – slender;
  • Luchezara – radiant;
  • Love - love, beloved;
  • Lyubodara – giving love;
  • Lyudmila – dear to people, humane;
  • Matryona – mature;
  • Milada - dear to the goddess Lada;
  • Milana - sweetheart;
  • Militsa – sweet in person;
  • Milolika – sweet face;
  • Milonega – sweet and gentle;
  • Milorada - sweet joy;
  • Mironega – peaceful, gentle;
  • Mlada – young, okay;
  • Hope - hope;
  • Beloved - beloved;
  • Ogneslava – glorifying Fire;
  • Olesya – forest;
  • Olelya - beloved;
  • Polelya – loving;
  • Poleva - field;
  • Polina – balanced;
  • Beautiful - beautiful;
  • Prelesta - lovely;
  • Suitable - nice;
  • Radmila – caring and sweet;
  • Radoslava - glorifying joy;
  • Rogneda – abundant;
  • Rosana – clean, fresh;
  • Ruzhena – pink;
  • Blush – ruddy;
  • Rusava – fair-haired;
  • Svetana – light;
  • Svetolika – enlightened;
  • Svetoyara – solar;
  • Sineoka – blue-eyed;
  • Siyana – shining;
  • Slavia – glorious;
  • Smeyana – laughing;
  • Humble - humble;
  • Snezhana – white-haired;
  • Stanislava – constantly glorious;
  • Stoyana – very courageous;
  • Delight – delightful;
  • Tsvetana – blooming, tender;
  • Charusha – generous;
  • Chernava – dark-skinned;
  • Cheslava - glorious in honor;
  • Shchedra – generous;
  • Yadviga - nurse;
  • Yana – courageous;
  • Yarolika – sun-faced;
  • Jaromira – bright and peaceful;
  • Yaroslava - glorifying Yarila the sun.

Our ancestors attached special meaning to names. Ancient people believed that the sounds from which they are composed have magical power received from the gods and mother nature itself. Old Church Slavonic names are a huge layer of our history and culture, which modern parents are increasingly turning to, hoping to find the most beautiful name for their beloved baby.

With the birth of a baby, every parent begins to think about what to name their daughter. I want the name to be beautiful, special and with interesting meaning. A considerable number of people believe in the magic of the name and claim that it has a strong influence on the fate and character of the child. Traditionally, parents look for a name for their daughter in the lists of Orthodox names for girls.

How to choose a name for a girl according to its meaning

Each name necessarily has its own meaning. Once upon a time it was born thanks to certain associations that are not obvious to us now.

Any parents wish only the best for their child and approach the choice of a name with responsibility. So let's figure out what the most popular ones mean today Orthodox names.

  • Alina – from ancient German, “noble”;
  • Allah - from ancient Arabic. “letter”, ancient Greek. – “resurrection”, from Gothic – “other”;
  • Albina – “light”, “white”, “pure”;
  • Anastasia - “return to life”, “resurrection”, “resurrected”, “reborn”, “immortal”;
  • Angela – “messenger”;
  • Anna - from Hebrew. “disposition”, “favor”, “favour”;
  • Antonina - “extensive”, “acquisition”, “comparison” and “opponent”, from Greek. – “acquiring in return”;
  • Valentina – “healthy”, “strong”, “to be healthy”;
  • Valeria – “to be strong, healthy”;
  • Faith – “belief”, “truth”;
  • Victoria - “victory”, “winner”;
  • Vitalia – “vital”;
  • Galina – “calm”, “serene”;
  • Daria - “strong”, “conquering”, “possessor”, “owner of wealth”, “winner”;
  • Dina - from ancient Hebrew. "avenged";
  • Evgeniya – “noble”;
  • Catherine - “eternally pure”, “immaculate”;
  • Elena – “light”, “bright”;
  • Elizabeth - from Hebrew. sounds like “God is my oath”, “I swear to God”;
  • Jeanne - “God's mercy”;
  • Zinaida - Greek. “born of Zeus”, “from the family of Zeus”;
  • Zoya – means “life”;
  • Inga - means “protected by Yngvi”;
  • Inna – “ strong water»;
  • Irina - from ancient Greek. “peace”, “peace”;
  • Karina – “looking forward”;
  • Claudia - means “lame”, “lame”;
  • Christina – “Christian”;
  • Larisa - from Greek. "gull";
  • Lydia - derived from the name of one region in Asia Minor - resident of Lydia, Asian, from Lydia;
  • Love means “love”;
  • Lyudmila - “dear to people”;
  • Maya – “progenitor of the universe”;
  • Margarita – “pearl”, another Indian meaning. – “brave”;
  • Marina - from lat. "sea";
  • Mary - Hebrew. “resist”, “reject”, “be bitter”; “beloved”, “saint”, “stubborn”, “mistress”, “superiority”;
  • Nadezhda is from Staroslav. "hope";
  • Natalia – “native”;
  • Nelly – “young”, “new”;
  • Nina – “queen”;
  • Nonna - from lat. "ninth";
  • Oksana - from Greek. “stranger”, “foreign”;
  • Olga – “great”, “princess”;
  • Polina – “independent”;
  • Raisa – “light”, “carefree”;
  • Rimma - from lat. “Roman”, from ancient times. - “apple”, from Greek. – “throwing”, “thrown”;
  • Svetlana - from the word “bright”;
  • Seraphim - “burning”, “fiery”;
  • Sophia - “wisdom”, “wisdom”;
  • Tamara - from the word “Tamar”, which translated means “palm tree”;
  • Tatyana - from the word “tatto” - “to establish”, “to determine”;
  • Emma - from Greek. “affectionate”, “flattering”;
  • Julia - from lat. “curly”, “July”, “from the Yuli family”;
  • Yaroslav - ancient Slav. "fierce glory"

Knowing the meaning of names, you can easily name your child in accordance with your wishes and hopes regarding his future and character traits.

Name for daughter according to the Orthodox calendar

After the baptism of Rus', it became customary to baptize newborns, and they were named after saints according to the calendar. To decide on a name, first of all you need to have a calendar with the days on which it is customary to honor saints, in accordance with the year the child was born.

If no saint is recorded on the baby’s birthday, they usually take the name indicated on the next day or in the next 8 days after the birth of the child.

Beautiful Orthodox names for girls in alphabetical order

There are many Orthodox beautiful and euphonious, as well as rarely encountered names. They will very advantageously distinguish the girl from among others and make her different from everyone else, that is, special.

  • Anastasia – translated as “immortal” or “resurrected”, is very kind and trusting, with a good imagination.
  • Angelina is a “messenger” or “angel”, it is very difficult to convince her of anything, she is a born commander. School lessons she is not attracted, but she is quite independent and is engaged in self-development.
  • Asthea is an amorous girl, inclined to become attached to people, a perfectionist in everything and quite demanding.
  • Animaida is a gifted, talented person.
  • Varvara means “foreigner” from ancient Greek, she is a born family man, she appreciates the beauty that is in people, she is an idealist.
  • Veveya is capable of making sacrifices for someone, but often does not notice her mistakes. Loyal to family and loved one.
  • Gaina is frank, sincere and sensible, a born family man.
  • Glyceria - sometimes it seems to others that she is aloof, because she is characterized by loneliness. Be careful about spending money.
  • Dominica is sociable and cheerful, has many friends, as it is easy for her to make new acquaintances, but at the same time she is always faithful only to her “best friend.”
  • Damara is somewhat slow, which is not always good. Sincere, frank and ready to help at any moment.
  • Euphrosyne - loves to dominate, often blames herself for problems that are not always her fault, and is prone to self-examination.
  • Evdokia is sincere, ready to help a friend, and feels responsible for her loved ones.
  • Julia – has self-esteem, the main desire is to love and be loved.
  • Kirien - wise, owner of great inner strength, she is characterized by extraordinary intuition.
  • Kasinia is a brave and independent girl, very inquisitive as a child.
  • Lyudina is reliable and feels responsible for the fate of people close to her.
  • Love is faithful to its loved ones, but can be too lenient towards family and friends.
  • Melania is a sociable girl, easily makes new acquaintances, and is able to deeply analyze situations. Loves order and cleanliness.
  • Mariam is reliable, loves to be useful and actively takes part in all areas of activity.
  • Nonna dominates always and everywhere, is devoted and faithful to her chosen one, and has a strong character.
  • Pulcheria is an idealist and perfectionist, has excellent intuition. Has the ability to “attract” help at the right time to achieve goals.
  • Poplia is not particularly sociable, feels the need not to lose composure and always behave with dignity.
  • Rufina will always come to the rescue, does not tolerate fuss, is sometimes domineering and ruthless, but at the same time kind and knows how to sympathize.
  • Stefanida is a perfectionist and falls in love easily. Has good health, but this distinction may weaken due to hard work and negative emotions.
  • Solomiya is outspoken and active in various public and sporting events.
  • Seraphima is a brave girl; as a child she was characterized by excessive curiosity.
  • Favsta - has innate talent, is capable of strong love and attachment to your chosen one in life.
  • Theodora is charming and attractive girl, is experiencing big interest to life.
  • Feofaniya is always busy with something, very active, and constantly in the lead. I'm used to doing, not talking.
  • Chrysia is a restless person, prone to continuous movement through life. Often loses interest in what does not change, constantly looking for change.
  • Cecilia - has an innate creativity, in search of constant ways of self-expression, sociable.

As you can see, these rare and beautiful Orthodox names are quite unusual, which is what makes them unique. They are not often heard in everyday life.

Pick up correct name you need to carefully combine it with the child’s middle name. This verbal tandem should sound coherent, and not complicated, difficult to pronounce and remember.

Unusual Russian female names

If you want to call your girl some old name, then we have prepared a list of Russian Orthodox female names just for you.


In it you will definitely be able to find the “same” name intended specifically for your child, because the list of Russian names for girls is quite diverse:

  • Adelina, Agnessa, Aurora, Alexandrina, Alena, Arina, Asya;
  • Berta, Bogdana;
  • Verona, Venus, Violetta, Violanta, Valeria, Victoria, Vladlena, Vitalina;
  • Greta, Galina;
  • Daryana, Daria, Diana;
  • Evdokia;
  • Zara, Zlata, Zarina, Zoryana;
  • Inna, Ivona, Ilena, Irma;
  • Ksenia, Clara;
  • Lyalya, Lada, Lyubava, Lira, Lika, Lesya;
  • Maya, Mary, Marta, Mila, Milana, Maryana;
  • Oktyabrina, Olesya;
  • Praskovya, Polianna;
  • Ruslana, Regina, Romana, Radmila;
  • Sima, Snezhana, Svyatoslav;
  • Ustinya, Ulyana;
  • Fiza, Feodosia;
  • Harita, Hilda, Helga;
  • Edda;
  • Juno, Juliana;
  • Yaroslava, Yadviga, Yana, Yasmina, Yanina.

Forgotten and rare Orthodox names for girls

Among the rare Orthodox female names you can find:

  • Augusta, Agapia, Aglaida, Adelaida, Akulina;
  • Beatrice;
  • Vasilida, Vassa, Vincentia, Viviana;
  • Galatea, Glafira, Gloria;
  • Denisia, Dosithea, Drosida;
  • Evmenia, Evfalia, Emelyan;
  • Zeno;
  • Isis, Iphigenia, Iolanta, Isidora;
  • Casimir, Concordia, Cornelia;
  • Leocadia, Leonia, Libya, Lolla, Longina;
  • Mavra, Matilda, Matryona, Militsa, Mikhailina;
  • Neonilla;
  • Pavlina, Petrina, Pulcheria;
  • Renata;
  • Selina, Stepanida;
  • Thekla, Fedora, Fedosya, Feofaniya;
  • Harita;
  • Celestina;
  • Ennafa, Era;
  • Junia, Justina.

There are names that not only sound beautiful and are rare, but also have very interesting meanings.

Among them, the following stand out:

  • Artemis – has the meaning “whole”, “unharmed”, “inviolable”. This name once belonged to the goddess of the hunt,
  • Venus - the name has Latin roots and means “love.”
  • Vesnyana - definitely suitable for girls born in spring, as the same name means “spring”.
  • Hera – literally translated as “lady”.
  • Dahlia is a beautiful name; a girl is named after the flower.
  • Miya – means “rebellious”;
  • Palmyra - "palm tree"
  • Juno – Greek name, given to the goddess of marriage and love.

By naming your daughter one of these rare names, you are not just giving her a beautiful name, but to some extent determining her character and destiny. Approach your choice consciously and responsibly.

Women's names for baptism

Taking a responsible approach to the rite of baptism and choosing a female name for this, many of us turn to the World Wide Web for help. Some are looking for the answer in Orthodox calendars, someone is consulting with the priest...

We offer our own selection of female names for baptism:

  • Agafya, Anisia;
  • Glafira;
  • Zinaida;
  • Ilaria;
  • Larisa, Lydia;
  • Matron;
  • Nina;
  • Paul;
  • Raisa;
  • Salome, Sosanna;
  • Taisiya;
  • Juliana.

The above names are the rarest known Orthodox variants.

For baptism, many also choose names that are very common today in Slavic countries:

  • Alexandra, Anna;
  • Valentina, Valeria, Varvara, Veronica, Vera;
  • Daria;
  • Zoya, Zlata;
  • Ivana, Irina;
  • Kira, Christina;
  • Marina, Maria, Melania;
  • Natalia;
  • Olga;
  • Sofia.

This article contains many different names for girls - both rare and very popular, Russian and widespread far beyond the borders of our country, as well as special significance. As already mentioned, the name has a strong influence on the development of the character and fate of the girl, therefore parents have a huge responsibility for the future of the child, even in such a seemingly symbolic moment as choosing a name.

Fashion for different names is gradually changing. IN certain period some names are sure to become popular. A very important step in life is choosing a name for a child. A name is given for life, so its choice and meaning requires careful study.

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How to choose a beautiful modern name for a girl?

Nowadays it is fashionable to call girls in a foreign way: Nicole, Evelina, Jacqueline. Such names sound quite modern and beautiful. If such a name does not correspond to the patronymic and surname and looks ridiculous in such a combination, you should not condemn the child to such difficulties in the future. Also, your daughter may not be ready for such unusual name and may feel embarrassed about him in the future. But definitely rare name will make the child stand out from other boring names.

Old Russian names have also gained popularity: Vasilisa, Praskovya, Pelageya. These are names with old school and energy, they sound quite solemn. When choosing old Russian name For your daughter, look at shortened versions of such names. This will help avoid embarrassment when children in kindergarten are teased with Palazhki and Vaska.

Picking up modern name, try to choose one that is easy to pronounce.

Modern Russian names for girls

Having settled on the choice of Russian names, you should pay attention to universal names that mean feelings: Love, Faith and Hope.
Choose a name for your princess based on the time of year of your baby: a winter baby can be called Snezhanaya, autumn - Golden, summer - Augusta, spring - Maya.
Most popular Russian names are:

  • Sofia
  • Victoria
  • Varvara
  • Daria
  • Maria
  • Catherine
  • Elizabeth
  • Anastasia
  • Pauline
  • Hope
  • Love
  • Veronica.

Most of these names do not have Russian roots, but they have taken root among us and have been popular for a long time.
Popular Old Russian names :

  • Pelagia
  • Ustinya
  • Darina
  • Miroslava
  • Vasilisa
  • Yesenia.

Find out more about the meanings of female Old Russian names from our article.

Rare and unusual female names

Many parents want to emphasize the individuality of their child and distinguish him from other children with an unusual name.

  • When choosing a name for your daughter, remember that she will live with it all her life. Try to choose one of the rare names that are typical for your country of residence and nationality.
  • Study the diminutive version of the name you like; it should not hurt your ears. You should definitely like the diminutive version, because that’s what your daughter’s peers and relatives will call you.
  • Study the meaning of the name, because it can influence fate. It will be unpleasant to find out that the meaning beautiful name your girl is “lame” or “sad.”
  • Analyze the list of popular names over the past few years. Perhaps the rare name you chose for your child has not been that name for a long time.

Examples unusual old Russian names :

  • Bozena
  • Vesnyana
  • Veroslava
  • Zlatislava
  • Darena
  • Lyubomir
  • Miloslava
  • Stanislava
  • Slav
  • Tsvetana.

Foreign names will also sound unusual:

  • Dominica
  • Beatrice
  • Gloria
  • Cassandra
  • Ariadne
  • Mirabella
  • Medina
  • Flora.

Unusual names , which in the last few years had to be registered by the registry office:

  • Golub
  • Rosiyana
  • Byzantium
  • Ocean
  • Cherry
  • Cassiopeia
  • Kupava.

Beautiful female names by month according to the church calendar

It has long been customary among Orthodox believers to name a child in honor of the memory of the saint who falls on the child’s birthday. Take a closer look at the church calendar, you might like a name that coincides with your daughter’s birth month.
IN January The memory of saints who help those in need, who are persistent and brave, is honored.

  • Anastasia
  • Tatiana
  • Maria
  • Sofia
  • Melania
  • Vasilisa.

February- a month in which the memory of women who know how to balance their character is honored.

  • Rimma
  • Vasilisa
  • Ksenia
  • Pelagia
  • Svetlana
  • Sofia.


IN March girls are born modest and humble, but according to the calendar it is possible to award a daughter with a strong name:

  • Marianne
  • Irina
  • Varvara
  • Alexandra
  • Antonina
  • Daria
  • Hope
  • Nika.

U April Girls are usually stubborn and strong in character. Therefore, it is best to choose soft names from the calendar:

  • Svetlana
  • Maria
  • Pauline
  • Lydia.

To hardworking girls born in May, the following names are suitable:

  • Elizabeth
  • Ulyana
  • Juliana
  • Faina
  • Taisiya.


IN June, wanting to reward her daughter not only beautiful name, but also a reliable patroness, pay attention to these names:

  • Valeria
  • Christina
  • Elena
  • Pelagia
  • Maria.

For July According to the church calendar, there is the following list of names for daughters:

  • Olga
  • Zhanna
  • Marina
  • Margarita
  • Elizabeth
  • Juliana.

A girl will grow up decent and honest if she August you will choose her name from the calendar:

  • Angelina
  • Christina
  • Irina
  • Daria
  • Elena.


The calendar has a fairly wide selection for girls born in September:

  • Sofia
  • Hope
  • Love
  • Lyudmila
  • Tatiana
  • Natalia
  • Raisa.

There is a good selection of female names in church calendar behind October:

  • Maria
  • Veronica
  • Pelagia
  • Maria
  • Taisiya
  • Hope
  • Zinaida
  • Zlata.

If you are having difficulty choosing a name for your daughter, November Saints will help solve this problem:

  • Elizabeth
  • Anastasia
  • Neonilla
  • Seraphim
  • Olga
  • Elena.


In the first month of winter, December, honor such saints:

  • Tatiana
  • Catherine
  • Varvara
  • Margarita
  • Anfisa.

Foreign female names in Russian style

Most names have the same origin, usually Greek, Hebrew and Latin, but they are translated into other languages.

  • Popular name Maria, which has Jewish roots, is quite common among us. In England it is - Mary, in France - Marie.
  • English name Elizabeth and German Lizhen translated as Elizabeth.
  • French Julie and Italian Juliet they will become in the Russian way Julia.
  • Spanish Catarina, English Catherine- this is ours Katerina.
  • Spanish and Italian Lucia(translated as “light”) - an analogue of the name Svetlana.
  • Analogue English name Dolly in Russia - Daria, A BarbaraVarvara.
    Almost all foreign names have analogues in Russian.

Beautiful Tatar female names

The meanings of Tatar names are mainly divided into those denoting certain features:


Beautiful Muslim female names

Women's Muslim names They are also quite popular among other nations due to their beautiful sound and meaning.

  • Alsou – pink-faced
  • Aliya – sublime
  • Aisha - life
  • Amira - princess
  • Amina - faithful
  • Leile - night
  • Maram - aspiration
  • Nadira - rare
  • Rashida - walking right
  • Halima - patient
  • Zukhra - morning star
  • Malika - queen
  • Rahima - merciful
  • Samia - precious
  • Farida is unique
  • Firuza – light
  • Habiba - beloved
  • Yasmina - similar to jasmine.

Beautiful Kazakh female names

If you want to give your daughter any qualities, then you need to know what the name means. Kazakh names, in addition to native Kazakh ones, include names from Arabic, Russian, Persian and other languages. Every women's Kazakh name has its own unique value, mostly pleasant and necessary meanings and character traits in life.

  • Ademi - graceful
  • Azhar – pretty
  • Aigul - moon flower
  • Alma - apple
  • Balzhan – sweet, smart
  • Balym is my smart girl
  • Gulnaz – graceful
  • Dameli - reliable
  • Zhanar - sparkle in the eyes
  • Kunsulu is a ray of sunshine.

Modern Armenian female names

For Armenians, a newborn girl is, first of all, a future mother, so the name should mean care, purity, and warmth. Many women's names come from the names of pagan goddesses. Anahit– mother goddess, goddess of motherhood and war – Nane, Astghik- goddess of beauty and love. There are a lot of names derived from the names natural phenomena, plants and celestial bodies: Suzanne– lily, Lusine- moon, Garunik- spring. Many female names are formed from male names with certain endings added. The ending “ui” represents the feminine principle - masculine Tigran + ui = feminine Tigranui. The ending “uht” is translated as daughter and holy oath. Vormizd's daughter will Wormizduht. The most euphonious modern Armenian names:

  • Anush – means “sweet”
  • Hasmik – jasmine
  • Arevik - sunshine
  • Gayane - earthly
  • Zara - gold
  • Zarui - Priestess of the Fire Temple
  • Mariam – Maria
  • Naira – free
  • Nana - mother
  • Narine - wife
  • Ruzanna – rose
  • Siranush - love
  • Ermina is courageous, dear.

List of the most beautiful female modern names

The most popular and beautiful names:

  • Anastasia
  • Milan
  • Angelina
  • Valeria
  • Christina
  • Yesenia
  • Arina
  • Marina
  • Svetlana
  • Snezhana
  • Zlata
  • Siyana
  • Regina
  • Pauline
  • Lilith
  • Pelagia
  • Emilia
  • Elina
  • Violet.

Meanings of the most beautiful female names

Anastasia– from Greek “resurrected”, “immortal”.
Milan– Slavic name, means “sweetheart”.
Angelina– from the Greek “angelos” - angel.
Mia– Swedish origin, meaning “rebellious.”
Valeria– from the Latin “strong”.
Christina– from Latin - “Christian”.
Yesenia– Slavic meaning “autumn”.
Anna- translated from Hebrew as “brave”, “gracious”.
Marina– has a Latin origin “sea”.
Svetlana– from the Slavic “bright”, “pure”.
Snezhana- from the Slavic “snowy”.
Thea– from Greek “goddess”.
Zlata- from the Slavic “golden”.
Nika– from the ancient Greek “victory”.
Regina– translated from Latin – “queen”.
Pauline– from the Greek “solar”.
Eve– is of Hebrew origin, meaning “life-giving.”
Pelagia- from the Greek “sea”.
Violet– from Latin means “violet”.

Whatever you name your child, let reason and wisdom guide you in your search for a name. common sense. Harmonizing with the surname and patronymic, having good value a name that suits the child and parents is the best choice. Remember that your daughter will live with him all her life, so be responsible when choosing a beautiful name.