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Russia names carry a rich cultural heritage and distinct phonetic character that makes them both memorable and meaningful.

Quick facts: Russia names

  • Russia names have a distinct phonetic and cultural identity
  • Many names of this origin appear in multiple Western name traditions
  • The meaning embedded in these names often reflects the culture’s core values
  • These names tend to age well — remaining readable across generations

Russia Girl Names

328 girl names of Russia origin — showing top 120

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Grace
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Defender, helper
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Resurrection
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pure, holy
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resurrection
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April
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grace, favor
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Russian variant of IRINA.
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the name is often associated with the idea of 'light' or 'winged'.
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resurrection
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Scarlet
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Slavic
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noble, high-born
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angelic; like an angel
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One who is full of life (often interpreted as 'bright' or 'radiant').
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Slavic
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Resurrection
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messenger of God
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defender of mankind
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Shining light
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Elaborated form of ALEXANDRA. This was the first name of Queen Victoria; her middle name was Victoria.
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sublime, noble
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Resurrection.
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resurrection
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Noble
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Defender
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Derived from a variant of 'Aphina', which is associated with wisdom.
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Slavic
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Bright, Shining
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Defender of mankind
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Russian, Ukrainian and Bulgarian form of ANASTASIA. This name was borne by the wife of the Russian czar Ivan the Terrible.
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Defender, Helper
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Dawn; Aurora
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A variant of the name Alena, often associated with light and brightness.
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a flower
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Grace
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Little princess; Small and delicate
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Slavic
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derived from 'blonde', meaning light-haired
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Derived from the word for 'grain' or 'light'}, representing nourishment or brightness.
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white
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white; pure; white; fair
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Empress
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Cuddle, hug
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little one
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Yahweh is gracious
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Meaning 'red' or 'ruby', often related to the color or a vibrant personality.
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little morning star
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Diminutive form of Darya, meaning 'sea' or 'ocean'
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gift; a kind of flower
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Dear
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a derivative of the name Dasha, meaning 'gift' or 'beloved'
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Ukrainian form of DARIA.
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gift from God
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sea, ocean
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gift; noble
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hardworking
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well-born
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mighty and strong
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Variant transcription of YELIZAVETA.
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Modern Greek form of EUGENIA. It is also a variant transcription of Russian YEVGENIYA and Bulgarian EVGENIYA.
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to be respected
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Bulgarian and Macedonian form of KATHERINE, and a variant Russian transcription of YEKATERINA.
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Gift of God
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joyful, happy
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a variant of the name Egeria, associated with protectiveness
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A diminutive form of the name Greta, meaning 'pearl'.
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it is a diminutive of the name Garrison, which means 'fortified place.'
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calm, serene
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grace
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to be born
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Calm, tranquil
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noble
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Meaning unknown. This was the name of an early Scythian saint and martyr, a male, supposedly a disiciple of Saint Andrew.
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God is gracious
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a form of the name 'Ines', meaning 'pure'
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God is gracious
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peace
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A derivation relating to 'holy' or 'sacred'.
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name
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peaceful
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bright, shining
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bright, shining
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pure; a form of the name Agnes
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peaceful
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Pure
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may be a diminutive of Evgenia; God is gracious (יֶהוָה חַנָּן)
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Young
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Slavic
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God has delivered
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Bright, shining light
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a little autumn
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God is gracious
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sparkling
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young woman or maiden
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Russian
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The name can mean 'light' or 'the shining one'.
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little cat, or kitten
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a type of flower (Camelia)
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pure or unsullied
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Hospitality
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A beloved name with deep roots
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pure, chaste
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ring or crown; to shine or to glisten
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pure
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Roof; Protective covering
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Christian, follower of Christ
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The name Kalinah is a diminutive form of Kavala, which is derived from the word for 'pure'.
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pure, clean
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Pure, holy
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Crown
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Russian
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A beloved name with deep roots
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Polish form of XENIA.
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Little dear
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a playful and flirtatious person
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Pure
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Variant transcription of KATYA.
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Christbearer
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Goddess or spirit

Russia Boy Names

171 boy names of Russia origin — showing top 120

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defender of men
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Defender of mankind
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Derived from 'Artemiy', related to 'Artemis', goddess of the hunt.
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Defender of the people
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Variant transcription of ANATOLIY.
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Defender of mankind
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Manly, brave
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virile, masculine
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Sunrise
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Russian form of ARSENIOS.
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Variant transcription of ALEKSEY.
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defender of men
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Safe, sound
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God is my light
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Russian form of ARTEMIOS.
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Defender
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Diminutive of ALEKSEY.
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a name associated with the guardian; often interpreted as protection and support
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Russian and Ukrainian form of ANATOLIUS.
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derived from Greek, meaning 'man' or 'warrior' (from 'Andreas')
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from the East
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Unconquered or immortal
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Of Arcadia or a place of peace
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from the word 'brinera', meaning 'fisher'
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pancake
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Slavic
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Emperor or ruler.
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from the place of oaks
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Lord
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black; dark
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follower of Demeter
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of Demeter, the Earth mother
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Follower of Demeter
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Follower of Demeter, goddess of agriculture
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follower of Demeter
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the one who is strong
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Russian and Greek form of DANIEL.
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Variant transcription of DMITRIY.
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of the Earth
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Follower of Demeter
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to tame, to subdue
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Slavic
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Follower of Demeter; Earth-lover
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Of Demeter, earth mother
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Slavic
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farmer
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God is my salvation; Mercy
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ernest, serious
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Variant of FYODOR.
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Gift of God.
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God's gift
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Heir of God
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Farmer; earthworker
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Variant transcription of GRIGORIY.
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God is my strength
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a man of strength
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watchful, alert
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Variant transcription of GENNADIY.
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Greek and Russian form of GABRIEL.
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My God is Yahweh
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God is gracious
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God is my Lord'; Derived from 'ilya' meaning 'light' or 'heavenly'
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God is gracious
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earthy
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God protects
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God has judged
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The meaning is generally associated with "a healer" or "to revive".
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beloved, cherished
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shining, bright.; from the family of Cassius.
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descendant of Koganishvili, meaning 'shining one'
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A term for 'hunter' or 'fisher'
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Христос
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he who is the king
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Bulgarian and Macedonian form of CYRIL.
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Lord; Master
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Bearer of the key
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Christ-bearer
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little wolf
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the one who is ready
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lord, master
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pertaining to a river or stream, associated with the Lena River
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Cheerful, joyous; Derived from the name 'Laryon', which is a variant of 'Lazarus', meaning 'God has helped'
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Heart; Lion
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(Russian: Лаик) A term meaning 'a common man' or someone who is ordinary.
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To enlighten or illuminate.
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light or bright
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Russian and Ukrainian form of LEONIDAS.
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light, bringer of light
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Lion
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The greatest.
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Who is like God.
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Who is like God?
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who is like God?
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derived from the Hebrew name Michael, meaning 'who is like God?'
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A type of wildcat
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who is like God?
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gift of God
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victory of the people
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victor of the people
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Victory of the People; People's Victory
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Victory of the people
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Victory of the people
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Victory of the people
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Victorious
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Victory of the people
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Russian form of HELGE. The Varangians brought this name from Scandinavia to Russia. It was borne by an important 10th-century Grand Prince of Kiev.
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son of Pavel (Paul)
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Small
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to be born again
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Old Norse
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A messenger
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Form of YERUSLAN used by Aleksandr Pushkin in his poem 'Ruslan and Ludmila' (1820), which was loosely based on Russian and Tatar folktales of Yeruslan Lazarevich.
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a form of Russ or Russian
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A form of Shmarov, which may refer to 'clamor' or 'noise'.
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God has saved
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One who will be glorious
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crown
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Slavic
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He who stands firm and resolute
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God has heard

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Russia Unisex Names

14 gender-neutral names of Russia origin — showing top 14

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Defender of men.
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A diminutive form of the name Dmitry, meaning 'follower of Demeter (goddess of agriculture)'.
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God is my judge; feminine form of Daniel
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famous, great
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Possibly derived from 'Elijah,' meaning 'My God is Yahweh.'
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Bulgarian
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God is my Lord
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follower of Christ
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Diminutive of NIKOLAI.
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Victory of the people
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Unconquerable
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A term of endearment, also used informally for 'child'
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with the meaning associated with the currency, but commonly referred to as a family name.
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Lily (Ю́лия); Lily (ユリ); Reason or logic (유리)