Russian Origin · Name Guide

233 Beautiful Russian Baby Names (With Meanings & Origins)

Browse 573 Russian baby names with full meanings, cultural context, and pronunciation.

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

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

Quick facts: Russian names

  • Russian 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

Russian Girl Names

350 girl names of Russian 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
Ameliya
hard-working
12
Alye
Scarlet
13
Anastaja
Slavic
14
Alfiya
noble, high-born
15
Anjelyka
angelic; like an angel
16
Analya
One who is full of life (often interpreted as 'bright' or 'radiant').
17
Amiliya
Slavic
18
Anistasia
Greek
19
Angelyka
Greek
20
Alexeya
Russian
21
Alyona
Shining light
22
Alexandrina
Greek
23
Anastasija
Resurrection.
24
Anastasya
resurrection
25
Adelya
Noble
26
Alesya
Defender
27
Afina
Russian
28
Annastashia
Slavic
29
Alyonna
Bright, Shining
30
Aleshka
Russian
31
Anastasiya
Greek
32
Aleyshka
Russian
33
Alonya
A variant of the name Alena, often associated with light and brightness.
34
Anfisa
a flower
35
Annya
Grace
36
Brinya
Russian
37
Byata
Slavic
38
Bloneva
derived from 'blonde', meaning light-haired
39
Braniya
Derived from the word for 'grain' or 'light'}, representing nourishment or brightness.
40
Biana
white
41
Byanka
Russian
42
Czarina
Empress
43
Chumy
Cuddle, hug
44
Chekita
little one
45
Cnya
Russian
46
Catya
Russian
47
Chasya
Yahweh is gracious
48
Chisty
pure
49
Chervon
Meaning 'red' or 'ruby', often related to the color or a vibrant personality.
50
Deneka
little morning star
51
Dimya
Precious, beloved
52
Dascha
Diminutive form of Darya, meaning 'sea' or 'ocean'
53
Darika
gift
54
Dim
dim, gloomy
55
Dzaria
Dear
56
Dashya
Russian
57
Dariya
Russian
58
Dnya
gift from God
59
Delya
Devotee, follower.
60
Darya
sea, ocean
61
Dysheka
a form that may be derived from other names
62
Dasha
gift
63
Emelya
hardworking
64
Evyenia
well-born
65
Evnika
mighty and strong
66
Evgenia
Greek
67
Erya
to be respected
68
Ekaterina
Greek
69
Feya
fairy
70
Fanya
Free or a form of the name Fania.
71
Feodora
Gift of God
72
Faina
joyful, happy
73
Gerniya
a variant of the name Egeria, associated with protectiveness
74
Grisha
A variant of the name Grigory, meaning vigilant or alert.
75
Gretchan
Russian
76
Garri
Гарри, it is a diminutive of the name Garrison, which means 'fortified place.'
77
Galya
calm, serene
78
Grasha
grace
79
Ganeev
to be born
80
Glafira
to be gladsome, to rejoice
81
Galina
Calm, tranquil
82
Genia
noble
83
Geniya
Генія - genius
84
Inna
Hebrew
85
Iana
God is gracious
86
Inesha
a form of the name 'Ines', meaning 'pure'
87
Ivanya
Russian
88
Irina
peace
89
Isenia
Представление Инессы, означающая 'чистая'.
90
Imya
name
91
Iraida
peaceful
92
Illyana
bright, shining
93
Ilyena
bright, shining
94
Inessa
Greek
95
Irya
Russian
96
Innessa
Pure
97
Jenia
Russian
98
Julya
Young
99
Juliya
Slavic
100
Jasha
God has delivered
101
Jelena
Bright, shining light
102
Jesenya
Russian
103
Jenya
Russian
104
Jernya
Russian
105
Jaritsa
young woman or maiden
106
Karelin
cute, dear
107
Kotina
little cat, or kitten
108
Kamellia
a type of flower (Camelia)
109
Kattya
Russian
110
Kseniya
Hospitality
111
Karelie
related to Karelia, a historical region
112
Kistina
A beloved name with deep roots
113
Kescha
pure, chaste
114
Krin
Russian
115
Katrinka
pure
116
Krysha
Roof
117
Khrystyne
Christian, follower of Christ
118
Katiushka
pure
119
Kalinah
The name Kalinah is a diminutive form of Kavala, which is derived from the word for 'pure'.
120
Ksana
pure, clean

Russian Boy Names

174 boy names of Russian 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
Brynner
Russian
18
Brener
from the word 'brinera', meaning 'fisher'
19
Blin
pancake
20
Boris
Slavic
21
Czar
Emperor or ruler.
22
Cheskal
from the place of oaks
23
Cyrill
Lord
24
Cherno
Russian
25
Dimitry
follower of Demeter
26
Dmitrius
of Demeter, the Earth mother
27
Dimitriy
Follower of Demeter
28
Demitry
Greek
29
Dmitrii
follower of Demeter
30
Demyan
the one who is strong
31
Dmitry
Greek
32
Dmitri
Follower of Demeter
33
Demid
Russian
34
Dmir
Slavic
35
Damitri
Greek
36
Domitri
Of Demeter, earth mother
37
Dmetri
Earth lover
38
Domnik
Slavic
39
Egor
farmer
40
Elisey
Russian
41
Ermil
ernest, serious
42
Fedor
Russian
43
Feodor
Gift of God.
44
Fyodor
God's gift
45
Gleb
Heir of God
46
Georgiy
Farmer; earthworker
47
Grigory
Greek
48
Gor
гор
49
garik
Russian
50
Garmon
warrior
51
Grigoriy
watchful, alert
52
Gennady
Russian
53
Gavriil
Hebrew
54
Ilyan
אִילִיָּן - 'God is my Lord'
55
Ivaan
God is gracious
56
Jascha
God protects
57
Jdan
God has judged
58
Jermol
Variant of Germol, likely derived from old Slavic meanings regarding fertility or life
59
Kirill
lordly, masterful
60
Karev
The meaning is generally associated with "a healer" or "to revive".
61
Khabib
beloved, cherished
62
Kassian
Greek
63
Kogan
Hebrew
64
Kashtin
A term for 'hunter' or 'fisher'
65
Khristan
Христос
66
Khisyn
Russian
67
Kiril
Lord
68
Kyrill
Greek
69
Kedrin
Bearer of the key
70
Khriz
Christ-bearer
71
Kolesyn
little wolf
72
Kuzma
the one who is ready
73
Kyril
lord, master
74
Lensky
Russian
75
Larion
Greek
76
Laiku
(Russian: Лаик) A term meaning 'a common man' or someone who is ordinary.
77
Legin
Russian
78
Lukin
Russian
79
Leonid
Greek
80
Lukyan
light, bringer of light
81
Liev
Lion
82
Mickail
Hebrew
83
Maxsim
A variant of the name Maxim, meaning 'the greatest'.
84
Maksim
The greatest
85
Maichail
Russian
86
Makhail
derived from the Hebrew name Michael, meaning 'who is like God?'
87
Mykhi
Russian
88
Marat
Desire, wish.
89
Matvey
Gift of God
90
Manul
A type of wildcat
91
Mikhai
מִיכָאֵל
92
Matvei
gift of God
93
Nikkolai
Russian
94
Nicholi
victory of the people
95
Nikolay
victor of the people
96
Nicholai
Greek
97
Nikolai
Victory of the people
98
Nikholai
Victorious
99
Nikit
Victory of the people
100
Oleg
holy
101
Pavly
son of Pavel (Paul)
102
Pavel
Small
103
Renat
to be born again
104
Rodion
Russian
105
Rurik
Old Norse
106
Ramil
A messenger
107
Ruslan
lion
108
Rushon
a form of Russ or Russian
109
Shmar
Russian
110
Saveliy
God has saved
111
Stas
One who will be glorious
112
Sergie
Spanish
113
Syr
Slavic
114
Stetsen
Russian
115
Semion
God has heard
116
Sergei
Servant
117
Savva
Sabbath, rest
118
Sergey
Servant, protector.
119
Semyon
God has heard.
120
Tovarais
friend or companion

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Russian Unisex Names

49 gender-neutral names of Russian origin — showing top 49

1
Alla
Bright
2
Alexei
defender of men
3
Alexandr
Defender of men.
4
Aleksey
Defender of mankind
5
Andrey
Manly, brave
6
Alexi
Defender of man
7
Alga
The name is often used to mean 'growth or to thrive'
8
Alexey
Russian
9
Alik
God is my light
10
Aleksei
Defender
11
Dimon
A diminutive form of the name Dmitry, meaning 'follower of Demeter (goddess of agriculture)'.
12
Danila
Hebrew
13
Dima
Russian
14
Ilya
Possibly derived from 'Elijah,' meaning 'My God is Yahweh.'
15
Illya
My God is Yahweh
16
Iliya
Bulgarian
17
Ilia
God is my Lord
18
Ivan
God is gracious
19
Jardani
Russian
20
Kira
The name can mean 'light' or 'the shining one'.
21
Khristian
follower of Christ
22
Kolya
Russian
23
Lara
Cheerful, protection
24
Lev
Hebrew
25
Maxim
The greatest.
26
Mikhail
Who is like God.
27
Misha
Миша
28
Mischa
Who is like God?
29
Natasha
born on Christmas day
30
Nikita
Unconquerable
31
Nakita
victorious
32
Nataly
born on Christmas
33
Nadia
tender, delicate
34
Olga
holy, blessed
35
Oley
holy
36
Pasha
A term of endearment, also used informally for 'child'
37
Ruble
with the meaning associated with the currency, but commonly referred to as a family name.
38
Sonya
Wisdom
39
Sonia
wisdom
40
Sasha
Diminutive form of Alexander.
41
Tatiana
fairy queen
42
Tania
Fairy queen
43
Tamara
date palm
44
Tanya
Russian
45
Varenya
a form of the name Varvara, meaning 'stranger' or 'foreigner'
46
Vera
faith
47
Yuri
Lily (Ю́лия)
48
Yury
земля, фермеры, совестливый
49
Yasha
Hebrew

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