Russian Origin · Name Guide

233 Beautiful Russian Baby Names (With Meanings & Origins)

Browse 599 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

378 girl names of Russian origin — showing top 120

1
Alla
Bright
2
Anoushka
Grace
3
Alexee
Defender, helper
4
Anastasiia
Resurrection
5
Agnessa
pure, holy
6
Annastassia
Greek
7
Aprel
April
8
Anya
grace, favor
9
Arina
Russian
10
Aelita
the name is often associated with the idea of 'light' or 'winged'.
11
Anatasia
resurrection
12
Ameliya
hard-working
13
Alye
Scarlet
14
Anastaja
Slavic
15
Alfiya
noble, high-born
16
Anjelyka
angelic; like an angel
17
Analya
One who is full of life (often interpreted as 'bright' or 'radiant').
18
Amiliya
Slavic
19
Anistasia
Greek
20
Angelyka
Greek
21
Alexeya
Russian
22
Alyona
Shining light
23
Alga
The name is often used to mean 'growth or to thrive'
24
Alexandrina
Greek
25
Alfia
sublime, noble
26
Anastasija
Resurrection.
27
Alesya
Defender
28
Afina
Russian
29
Annastashia
Slavic
30
Alyonna
Bright, Shining
31
Aleshka
Russian
32
Anastasiya
Greek
33
Aleyshka
Russian
34
Alonya
A variant of the name Alena, often associated with light and brightness.
35
Anfisa
a flower
36
Annya
Grace
37
Agafia
pure, holy — from Agatha
38
Alenushka
little Alena — from Alena
39
Alevtina
light, bright — from Alevtina
40
Annushka
grace — from Anna
41
Anouchka
graceful, merciful — from Anna
42
Anouschka
grace — from Anna
43
Anyuta
graceful, delicate
44
Avdotya
of the good nature
45
Brinya
Russian
46
Byata
Slavic
47
Bloneva
derived from 'blonde', meaning light-haired
48
Braniya
Derived from the word for 'grain' or 'light'}, representing nourishment or brightness.
49
Biana
white
50
Byanka
Russian
51
Czarina
Empress
52
Chumy
Cuddle, hug
53
Chekita
little one
54
Cnya
Russian
55
Catya
Russian
56
Chasya
Yahweh is gracious
57
Chisty
pure
58
Chervon
Meaning 'red' or 'ruby', often related to the color or a vibrant personality.
59
Deneka
little morning star
60
Dimya
Precious, beloved
61
Dascha
Diminutive form of Darya, meaning 'sea' or 'ocean'
62
Darika
gift
63
Dim
dim, gloomy
64
Dzaria
Dear
65
Dashya
Russian
66
Dariya
Russian
67
Dnya
gift from God
68
Delya
Devotee, follower.
69
Darya
sea, ocean
70
Dysheka
a form that may be derived from other names
71
Dasha
gift
72
Emelya
hardworking
73
Evyenia
well-born
74
Evnika
mighty and strong
75
Evgenia
Greek
76
Erya
to be respected
77
Ekaterina
Greek
78
Evgeniya
noble, well-born
79
Evgenya
noble, well-born
80
Feya
fairy
81
Fanya
Free or a form of the name Fania.
82
Feodora
Gift of God
83
Faina
joyful, happy
84
Gerniya
a variant of the name Egeria, associated with protectiveness
85
Grisha
A variant of the name Grigory, meaning vigilant or alert.
86
Gretchan
Russian
87
Garri
Гарри, it is a diminutive of the name Garrison, which means 'fortified place.'
88
Galya
calm, serene
89
Grasha
grace
90
Ganeev
to be born
91
Glafira
to be gladsome, to rejoice
92
Galina
Calm, tranquil
93
Genia
noble
94
Geniya
Генія - genius
95
Gelya
a variant of Galina
96
Inna
Hebrew
97
Iana
God is gracious
98
Inesha
a form of the name 'Ines', meaning 'pure'
99
Ivanya
Russian
100
Irina
peace
101
Isenia
Представление Инессы, означающая 'чистая'.
102
Imya
name
103
Iraida
peaceful
104
Illyana
bright, shining
105
Ilyena
bright, shining
106
Inessa
Greek
107
Irya
Russian
108
Innessa
Pure
109
Jenia
Russian
110
Julya
Young
111
Juliya
Slavic
112
Jasha
God has delivered
113
Jelena
Bright, shining light
114
Jesenya
Russian
115
Jenya
Russian
116
Jernya
Russian
117
Jaritsa
young woman or maiden
118
Jekaterina
pure — from Ekaterina
119
Kira
The name can mean 'light' or 'the shining one'.
120
Karelin
cute, dear

Russian Boy Names

198 boy names of Russian 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
Arkadiy
of Arcadia
24
Artiom
he who is worthy — from Artem
25
Artjom
noble, brave — from Artem
26
Brynner
Russian
27
Brener
from the word 'brinera', meaning 'fisher'
28
Blin
pancake
29
Boris
Slavic
30
Czar
Emperor or ruler.
31
Cheskal
from the place of oaks
32
Cyrill
Lord
33
Cherno
Russian
34
Dimitry
follower of Demeter
35
Dmitrius
of Demeter, the Earth mother
36
Dimitriy
Follower of Demeter
37
Demitry
Greek
38
Dmitrii
follower of Demeter
39
Demyan
the one who is strong
40
Dmitry
Greek
41
Dmitri
Follower of Demeter
42
Demid
Russian
43
Dmir
Slavic
44
Damitri
Greek
45
Domitri
Of Demeter, earth mother
46
Dmetri
Earth lover
47
Domnik
Slavic
48
Egor
farmer
49
Elisey
Russian
50
Ermil
ernest, serious
51
Efim
God will increase — from Efim
52
Evgeni
noble, well-born
53
Evgenii
noble, well-born
54
Evgeniy
noble, well-born
55
Evgeny
noble, well-born
56
Evghenii
noble, well-born
57
Fedor
Russian
58
Feodor
Gift of God.
59
Fyodor
God's gift
60
Fjodor
gift of God
61
Gleb
Heir of God
62
Georgiy
Farmer; earthworker
63
Grigory
Greek
64
Gor
гор
65
garik
Russian
66
Garmon
warrior
67
Grigoriy
watchful, alert
68
Gennady
Russian
69
Gavriil
Hebrew
70
Gennadi
noble or generous
71
Genrikh
ruler of the household — from Heinrich
72
Illya
My God is Yahweh
73
Ivan
God is gracious
74
Ilyan
אִילִיָּן - 'God is my Lord'
75
Ivaan
God is gracious
76
Jardani
Russian
77
Jascha
God protects
78
Jdan
God has judged
79
Jermol
Variant of Germol, likely derived from old Slavic meanings regarding fertility or life
80
Jegor
farmer, earthworker — from Georgiy
81
Kirill
lordly, masterful
82
Karev
The meaning is generally associated with "a healer" or "to revive".
83
Khabib
beloved, cherished
84
Kassian
Greek
85
Kogan
Hebrew
86
Kashtin
A term for 'hunter' or 'fisher'
87
Khristan
Христос
88
Khisyn
Russian
89
Kiril
Lord
90
Kyrill
Greek
91
Kedrin
Bearer of the key
92
Khriz
Christ-bearer
93
Kolesyn
little wolf
94
Kuzma
the one who is ready
95
Kyril
lord, master
96
Lensky
Russian
97
Larion
Greek
98
Lev
Hebrew
99
Laiku
(Russian: Лаик) A term meaning 'a common man' or someone who is ordinary.
100
Legin
Russian
101
Lukin
Russian
102
Leonid
Greek
103
Lukyan
light, bringer of light
104
Liev
Lion
105
Mikhail
Who is like God.
106
Mickail
Hebrew
107
Maxsim
A variant of the name Maxim, meaning 'the greatest'.
108
Maksim
The greatest
109
Maichail
Russian
110
Makhail
derived from the Hebrew name Michael, meaning 'who is like God?'
111
Mykhi
Russian
112
Marat
Desire, wish.
113
Matvey
Gift of God
114
Manul
A type of wildcat
115
Mikhai
מִיכָאֵל
116
Matvei
gift of God
117
Nikkolai
Russian
118
Nicholi
victory of the people
119
Nikolay
victor of the people
120
Nicholai
Greek

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Russian Unisex Names

23 gender-neutral names of Russian origin — showing top 23

1
Alexandr
Defender of men.
2
Alexi
Defender of man
3
Alexsey
defender of mankind — from Alexey
4
Artel
a cooperative or collective
5
Dimon
A diminutive form of the name Dmitry, meaning 'follower of Demeter (goddess of agriculture)'.
6
Danila
Hebrew
7
Dima
Russian
8
Gorki
bitter — from Gorka
9
Ilya
Possibly derived from 'Elijah,' meaning 'My God is Yahweh.'
10
Iliya
Bulgarian
11
Ilia
God is my Lord
12
Jegors
farmer, earthworker — from Egor
13
Jeltsin
son of Yeltsin
14
Khristian
follower of Christ
15
Kolya
Russian
16
Nikolia
Victory of the people
17
Nikita
Unconquerable
18
Pasha
A term of endearment, also used informally for 'child'
19
Ruble
with the meaning associated with the currency, but commonly referred to as a family name.
20
Varenya
a form of the name Varvara, meaning 'stranger' or 'foreigner'
21
Vitaly
vital, vitaly, life-giving
22
Yuri
Lily (Ю́лия)
23
Yasha
Hebrew

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