Russia Origin · Name Guide

200 Beautiful Russia Baby Names (With Meanings & Origins)

Browse 491 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

302 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
Anastasija
Resurrection.
23
Anastasya
resurrection
24
Adelya
Noble
25
Alesya
Defender
26
Afina
Russian
27
Annastashia
Slavic
28
Alyonna
Bright, Shining
29
Aleshka
Russian
30
Anastasiya
Greek
31
Aleyshka
Russian
32
Alonya
A variant of the name Alena, often associated with light and brightness.
33
Anfisa
a flower
34
Annya
Grace
35
Brinya
Russian
36
Byata
Slavic
37
Bloneva
derived from 'blonde', meaning light-haired
38
Braniya
Derived from the word for 'grain' or 'light'}, representing nourishment or brightness.
39
Biana
white
40
Byanka
Russian
41
Czarina
Empress
42
Chumy
Cuddle, hug
43
Chekita
little one
44
Chasya
Yahweh is gracious
45
Chervon
Meaning 'red' or 'ruby', often related to the color or a vibrant personality.
46
Deneka
little morning star
47
Dascha
Diminutive form of Darya, meaning 'sea' or 'ocean'
48
Darika
gift
49
Dzaria
Dear
50
Dashya
Russian
51
Dariya
Russian
52
Dnya
gift from God
53
Darya
sea, ocean
54
Dasha
gift
55
Emelya
hardworking
56
Evyenia
well-born
57
Evnika
mighty and strong
58
Evgenia
Greek
59
Erya
to be respected
60
Ekaterina
Greek
61
Feodora
Gift of God
62
Faina
joyful, happy
63
Gerniya
a variant of the name Egeria, associated with protectiveness
64
Gretchan
Russian
65
Garri
Гарри, it is a diminutive of the name Garrison, which means 'fortified place.'
66
Galya
calm, serene
67
Grasha
grace
68
Ganeev
to be born
69
Galina
Calm, tranquil
70
Genia
noble
71
Inna
Hebrew
72
Iana
God is gracious
73
Inesha
a form of the name 'Ines', meaning 'pure'
74
Ivanya
Russian
75
Irina
peace
76
Isenia
Представление Инессы, означающая 'чистая'.
77
Imya
name
78
Iraida
peaceful
79
Illyana
bright, shining
80
Ilyena
bright, shining
81
Inessa
Greek
82
Irya
Russian
83
Innessa
Pure
84
Jenia
Russian
85
Julya
Young
86
Juliya
Slavic
87
Jasha
God has delivered
88
Jelena
Bright, shining light
89
Jesenya
Russian
90
Jenya
Russian
91
Jernya
Russian
92
Jaritsa
young woman or maiden
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

149 boy names of Russia origin — showing top 120

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

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Russia Unisex Names

40 gender-neutral names of Russia origin — showing top 40

1
Alexei
defender of men
2
Alexandr
Defender of men.
3
Aleksey
Defender of mankind
4
Andrey
Manly, brave
5
Alexey
Russian
6
Alik
God is my light
7
Aleksei
Defender
8
Dimon
A diminutive form of the name Dmitry, meaning 'follower of Demeter (goddess of agriculture)'.
9
Danila
Hebrew
10
Dima
Russian
11
Ilya
Possibly derived from 'Elijah,' meaning 'My God is Yahweh.'
12
Illya
My God is Yahweh
13
Iliya
Bulgarian
14
Ilia
God is my Lord
15
Ivan
God is gracious
16
Jardani
Russian
17
Kira
The name can mean 'light' or 'the shining one'.
18
Khristian
follower of Christ
19
Kolya
Russian
20
Lara
Cheerful, protection
21
Lev
Hebrew
22
Maxim
The greatest.
23
Mikhail
Who is like God.
24
Mischa
Who is like God?
25
Natasha
born on Christmas day
26
Nikita
Unconquerable
27
Nakita
victorious
28
Nataly
born on Christmas
29
Nadia
tender, delicate
30
Pasha
A term of endearment, also used informally for 'child'
31
Ruble
with the meaning associated with the currency, but commonly referred to as a family name.
32
Sonia
wisdom
33
Sasha
Diminutive form of Alexander.
34
Tatiana
fairy queen
35
Tania
Fairy queen
36
Tanya
Russian
37
Varenya
a form of the name Varvara, meaning 'stranger' or 'foreigner'
38
Vera
faith
39
Yuri
Lily (Ю́лия)
40
Yury
земля, фермеры, совестливый

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