Russia Origin · Name Guide

200 Beautiful Russia Baby Names (With Meanings & Origins)

Browse 487 Russia baby names with full meanings, cultural context, and pronunciation.

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  1. Russia Girl Names
  2. Russia Boy Names
  3. Russia Unisex Names

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

312 girl names of Russia origin — showing top 120

1
Anoushka
Grace
2
Alexee
Defender, helper
3
Anastasiia
Resurrection
4
Agnessa
pure, holy
5
Annastassia
Greek
6
Aprel
April
7
Anya
grace, favor
8
Arina
Russian
9
Aelita
the name is often associated with the idea of 'light' or 'winged'.
10
Anatasia
resurrection
11
Alye
Scarlet
12
Anastaja
Slavic
13
Alfiya
noble, high-born
14
Anjelyka
angelic; like an angel
15
Analya
One who is full of life (often interpreted as 'bright' or 'radiant').
16
Amiliya
Slavic
17
Anistasia
Greek
18
Angelyka
Greek
19
Alexeya
Russian
20
Alyona
Shining light
21
Alexandrina
Greek
22
Alfia
sublime, noble
23
Anastasija
Resurrection.
24
Alesya
Defender
25
Afina
Russian
26
Annastashia
Slavic
27
Alyonna
Bright, Shining
28
Aleshka
Russian
29
Anastasiya
Greek
30
Aleyshka
Russian
31
Alonya
A variant of the name Alena, often associated with light and brightness.
32
Anfisa
a flower
33
Annya
Grace
34
Brinya
Russian
35
Byata
Slavic
36
Bloneva
derived from 'blonde', meaning light-haired
37
Braniya
Derived from the word for 'grain' or 'light'}, representing nourishment or brightness.
38
Biana
white
39
Byanka
Russian
40
Czarina
Empress
41
Chumy
Cuddle, hug
42
Chekita
little one
43
Chasya
Yahweh is gracious
44
Chervon
Meaning 'red' or 'ruby', often related to the color or a vibrant personality.
45
Deneka
little morning star
46
Dascha
Diminutive form of Darya, meaning 'sea' or 'ocean'
47
Darika
gift
48
Dzaria
Dear
49
Dashya
Russian
50
Dariya
Russian
51
Dnya
gift from God
52
Darya
sea, ocean
53
Dasha
gift
54
Emelya
hardworking
55
Evyenia
well-born
56
Evnika
mighty and strong
57
Evgenia
Greek
58
Erya
to be respected
59
Ekaterina
Greek
60
Feodora
Gift of God
61
Faina
joyful, happy
62
Gerniya
a variant of the name Egeria, associated with protectiveness
63
Gretchan
Russian
64
Garri
Гарри, it is a diminutive of the name Garrison, which means 'fortified place.'
65
Galya
calm, serene
66
Grasha
grace
67
Ganeev
to be born
68
Galina
Calm, tranquil
69
Genia
noble
70
Inna
Hebrew
71
Iana
God is gracious
72
Inesha
a form of the name 'Ines', meaning 'pure'
73
Ivanya
Russian
74
Irina
peace
75
Isenia
Представление Инессы, означающая 'чистая'.
76
Imya
name
77
Iraida
peaceful
78
Illyana
bright, shining
79
Ilyena
bright, shining
80
Inessa
Greek
81
Irya
Russian
82
Innessa
Pure
83
Jenia
Russian
84
Julya
Young
85
Juliya
Slavic
86
Jasha
God has delivered
87
Jelena
Bright, shining light
88
Jesenya
Russian
89
Jenya
Russian
90
Jernya
Russian
91
Jaritsa
young woman or maiden
92
Kira
The name can mean 'light' or 'the shining one'.
93
Kotina
little cat, or kitten
94
Kamellia
a type of flower (Camelia)
95
Kattya
Russian
96
Kseniya
Hospitality
97
Kistina
A beloved name with deep roots
98
Kescha
pure, chaste
99
Krin
Russian
100
Katrinka
pure
101
Krysha
Roof
102
Khrystyne
Christian, follower of Christ
103
Kalinah
The name Kalinah is a diminutive form of Kavala, which is derived from the word for 'pure'.
104
Ksana
pure, clean
105
Katya
Pure, holy
106
Kataliya
Hebrew
107
Katiana
Russian
108
Kisa
A beloved name with deep roots
109
Ksenia
Greek
110
Karenina
Russian
111
Koketa
a playful and flirtatious person
112
Katiya
Pure
113
Katia
Russian
114
Khrysta
Greek
115
Khimora
Goddess or spirit
116
Lilyona
Russian
117
Leosha
defender of mankind
118
Lyudmila
Slavic
119
Lonya
Russian
120
Lidiya
woman from Lydia

Russia Boy Names

159 boy names of Russia origin — showing top 120

1
Alexei
defender of men
2
Aleksej
Defender of mankind
3
Artemy
Derived from 'Artemiy', related to 'Artemis', goddess of the hunt.
4
Aleksandr
Defender of the people
5
Anatoli
Greek
6
Aleksey
Defender of mankind
7
Andrey
Manly, brave
8
Arseny
virile, masculine
9
Anatoly
Sunrise
10
Arseniy
Russian
11
Alexey
Russian
12
Alekzandr
defender of men
13
Artemiy
Safe, sound
14
Alik
God is my light
15
Artyom
Russian
16
Aleksei
Defender
17
Alyosha
Алексей - defender, helper.
18
Anzar
Turkish
19
Anatoliy
Greek
20
Anatol
from the East
21
Antyon
Unconquered or immortal
22
Arkady
Of Arcadia or a place of peace
23
Brener
from the word 'brinera', meaning 'fisher'
24
Blin
pancake
25
Boris
Slavic
26
Czar
Emperor or ruler.
27
Cheskal
from the place of oaks
28
Cyrill
Lord
29
Cherno
Russian
30
Dimitry
follower of Demeter
31
Dmitrius
of Demeter, the Earth mother
32
Dimitriy
Follower of Demeter
33
Demitry
Greek
34
Dmitrii
follower of Demeter
35
Demyan
the one who is strong
36
Dmitry
Greek
37
Dmitri
Follower of Demeter
38
Demid
Russian
39
Dmir
Slavic
40
Damitri
Greek
41
Domitri
Of Demeter, earth mother
42
Domnik
Slavic
43
Egor
farmer
44
Elisey
Russian
45
Ermil
ernest, serious
46
Fedor
Russian
47
Feodor
Gift of God.
48
Fyodor
God's gift
49
Gleb
Heir of God
50
Georgiy
Farmer; earthworker
51
Grigory
Greek
52
garik
Russian
53
Grigoriy
watchful, alert
54
Gennady
Russian
55
Gavriil
Hebrew
56
Illya
My God is Yahweh
57
Ivan
God is gracious
58
Ilyan
אִילִיָּן - 'God is my Lord'
59
Ivaan
God is gracious
60
Jardani
Russian
61
Jascha
God protects
62
Jdan
God has judged
63
Karev
The meaning is generally associated with "a healer" or "to revive".
64
Khabib
beloved, cherished
65
Kassian
Greek
66
Kogan
Hebrew
67
Kashtin
A term for 'hunter' or 'fisher'
68
Khristan
Христос
69
Khisyn
Russian
70
Kiril
Lord
71
Kyrill
Greek
72
Kedrin
Bearer of the key
73
Khriz
Christ-bearer
74
Kolesyn
little wolf
75
Kuzma
the one who is ready
76
Kyril
lord, master
77
Lensky
Russian
78
Larion
Greek
79
Lev
Hebrew
80
Laiku
(Russian: Лаик) A term meaning 'a common man' or someone who is ordinary.
81
Legin
Russian
82
Lukin
Russian
83
Leonid
Greek
84
Lukyan
light, bringer of light
85
Liev
Lion
86
Mikhail
Who is like God.
87
Mickail
Hebrew
88
Makhail
derived from the Hebrew name Michael, meaning 'who is like God?'
89
Manul
A type of wildcat
90
Mikhai
מִיכָאֵל
91
Matvei
gift of God
92
Nicholi
victory of the people
93
Nikolay
victor of the people
94
Nicholai
Greek
95
Nicolai
Victory of the people
96
Nikolai
Victory of the people
97
Nikholai
Victorious
98
Nikit
Victory of the people
99
Oleg
holy
100
Pavly
son of Pavel (Paul)
101
Pavel
Small
102
Renat
to be born again
103
Rurik
Old Norse
104
Ramil
A messenger
105
Ruslan
lion
106
Rushon
a form of Russ or Russian
107
Shmar
Russian
108
Saveliy
God has saved
109
Stas
One who will be glorious
110
Syr
Slavic
111
Stetsen
Russian
112
Semion
God has heard
113
Savva
Sabbath, rest
114
Sergey
Servant, protector.
115
Semyon
God has heard.
116
Tovarais
friend or companion
117
Timofei
honoring God
118
Treytin
Derived from the name for 'third', a diminutive form that can imply 'youngest' or 'junior'.
119
Timofey
to honor God
120
Tikhon
humble

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Russia Unisex Names

16 gender-neutral names of Russia origin — showing top 16

1
Alexandr
Defender of men.
2
Dimon
A diminutive form of the name Dmitry, meaning 'follower of Demeter (goddess of agriculture)'.
3
Danila
Hebrew
4
Dima
Russian
5
Ilya
Possibly derived from 'Elijah,' meaning 'My God is Yahweh.'
6
Iliya
Bulgarian
7
Ilia
God is my Lord
8
Khristian
follower of Christ
9
Kolya
Russian
10
Nikolia
Victory of the people
11
Nikita
Unconquerable
12
Pasha
A term of endearment, also used informally for 'child'
13
Ruble
with the meaning associated with the currency, but commonly referred to as a family name.
14
Varenya
a form of the name Varvara, meaning 'stranger' or 'foreigner'
15
Vitaly
vital, vitaly, life-giving
16
Yuri
Lily (Ю́лия)

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