This section is devoted to the list of Slavic names.

A name determines a person's destiny. This is the key to his inner self. After all, it is not without reason that in Rus' a person had two names, one - false, for everyone, and the other - secret, only for the person himself and his very close people. This tradition existed as protection from unkind spirits and unkind people. Often the first name was deliberately unpretentious (Kriv, Nekras, Zloba), for even greater protection from evil ones. After all, without the key to the essence of a person, it is much more difficult to cause evil. The rite of the second naming was performed in adolescence, when the main character traits were formed. The name was given based on these traits. Slavic names were replete with their diversity; there were groups of names:

1) Names from the animal and flora(Pike, Ruff, Hare, Wolf, Eagle, Nut, Borscht)
2) Names by birth order (Pervusha, Vtorak, Tretyak)
3) Names of gods and goddesses (Lada, Yarilo)
4) Names by human qualities(Brave, Stoyan)
5) And the main group of names is two-basic (Svyatoslav, Dobrozhir, Tihomir, Ratibor, Yaropolk, Gostomysl, Velimudr, Vsevolod, Bogdan, Dobrogneva, Lyubomila, Mirolyub, Svetozar) and their derivatives (Svyatosha, Dobrynya, Tishilo, Ratisha, Putyata, Yarilka , Miloneg).

From the listed names, it is easy to trace the process of creating a derivative name: the second part is cut off from the two-base one and a suffix or ending is added (-neg, -lo, -ta, -tka, -sha, -yata, -nya, -ka).

Example: Svyatoslav: Svyato + sha = Svyatosha.

Of course, the names of people carry a significant part of the culture and traditions of the entire people. In Russia with the advent of Christianity Slavic names almost completely fell into oblivion. There were lists of Slavic names prohibited by the church. Why this happened is not difficult to guess. One part of the names (Lada, Yarilo) were names Slavic gods, the owners of the second part were people who, even after the Christianization of Rus', tried to restore the cult and traditions (magi, heroes). Today in Russia only 5% of children are given Slavic names, which certainly impoverishes the already meager Slavic culture.

The purpose of this section is not only to introduce the concept of truly Russian names to the people. An example is the following not uncommon situation: The girl was named Gorislava. Neighbors, surprised unusual name they say: “They couldn’t call me Ira or Katya in Russian” - without comment. The main goal of this section is to create a global list of Slavic names (by the way, the largest in Runet today) with an attempt to determine the meanings of names and comparisons with historical and legendary figures.

I advise you to read books and visit websites:
Grushko E.A. Medvedev Yu.M. "Dictionary of surnames" Nizhny Novgorod, 1997
Moroshkin M.Ya. " Slavic name book, or Collection of Slavic personal names" St. Petersburg, 1867
Petrovsky N.A. "Dictionary of Russian personal names" M., Russian language, 1987
Polyakova E.N. "From the history of Russian names and surnames" M., Education, 1975
Directory of personal names of the peoples of the RSFSR, M., Russian language, 1987
Suslova A.V. Superanskaya A.V. "About Russian names" Lenizdat, 1991
Tupikov N.M. "Dictionary of Old Russian personal names" St. Petersburg, 1903
Ugryumov A.A. "Russian names" Vologda, 1970
http://cityhall.novosibirsk.ru/~vlad/names/ - Website "Onomasticon - names and name days". This site contains information about personal names, their meaning, origin, etymology, days of remembrance of saints (name days) and various related information as applied to personal names (for example, geographical names derived from personal names).
http://www.ru.narod.ru/imn/navbar.html - Russian folk name book on the Russian Traditional Culture node.

LIST OF SLAVIC NAMES

The names also have meaning: Bazhai, Bazhan. From these names arose the surnames: Bazhanov, Bazhenov, Bazhutin.

Bazhena is the female form of the name Bazhen.

Beloslav - From BEL - white, turn white and SLAV - to glorify.

Abbreviated names: Belyay, Belyan. From these names arose the surnames: Belov, Belyshev, Belyaev.

Beloslava is a female form named after Beloslav.

Short name: Beliana

Berimir - cares about the world.

Berislav is the one who takes glory, who cares about glory.

Berislava is a female form named after Berislav.

Blagoslav - glorifying kindness.

Blagoslava is the female form of the name Blagoslav.

Abbreviated names: Blaga, Blagana, Blagina.

Fornication - dissolute, unlucky.

One of the "negative" names. From this name arose the surname: Bludov. Historical figure: Blud - governor of Yaropolk Svyatoslavich.

Bogdan is a child given by God.

The name also has meaning: Bozhko. From these names arose the surnames: Bogdanin, Bogdanov, Bogdashkin, Bozhkov.

Bogdana is the feminine form of the name Bogdan.

Short name: Bozena.

God-lover - lover of God.

From this name arose the surname: Bogolyubov.

Bogomil - dear to God.

The name also has meaning: Bogumil.

Bozhidar - given by God.

Bozhidar is the female form of the name Bozhidar.

Boleslav is famous.

Historical figure: Boleslaw I - Polish king.

Boleslava is a female form named after Boleslav.

Borimir is a peace fighter, a peacemaker.

Borislav is a fighter for glory.

Abbreviated names: Boris, Borya. From these names arose the surnames: Borin, Boriskin, Borisov, Borisikhin, Borichev, Borischev. Historical figure: Boris Vseslavich of Polotsk - Prince of Polotsk, ancestor of the Drutsk princes.

Borislava is a female form named after Borislav.

Borsch is one of the personified names of the plant world.

Literally translated: Borscht is plant tops. The surname Borshchev came from this name.

Boyan is a storyteller.

The name was formed from the verb: bayat - to speak, tell, sing. The names also have meaning: Baian, Bayan. From these names came the surname: Bayanov. Legendary personality: songwriter - Boyan.

Boyana is the female form of the name Boyan.

Bratislav - From BROTHER - to fight and SLAV - to glorify.

Bratislava is the female form of the name Bratislava.

Bronislav is a defender of glory, protecting glory.

The name also has meaning: Branislav. Short name: Armor.

Bronislava is a female form named after Bronislav.

Bryachislav - from BRYACHA - to rattle and SLAV - to glorify

Historical figure: Bryachislav Izyaslavich - Prince of Polotsk.

Budimir is a peacemaker.

From this name came the surnames: Budilov, Budishchev.

Velimir is a big world.

Velimir is the female form of the name Velimir.

Velimudr - knowledgeable.

Velislav - great glory, most glorious.

Velislava is the female form of the name Velislav.

Abbreviated names: Vela, Velika, Wieliczka.

Wenceslaus - dedicating to glory, crowned with glory.

Wenceslaus is the female form of the name Wenceslaus.

Faith - faith, true.

Veselin - cheerful, cheerful.

Veselin is the female form of the name Veselin.

The name also has a meaning: Vesela.

Vladimir is the ruler of the world.

The name also has meaning: Volodymer. From this name came the surnames: Vladimirov, Vladimirsky, Volodimerov, Volodin, Volodichev. Historical figure: Vladimir I Svyatoslavich the Red Sun - Prince of Novgorod, Grand Duke of Kiev.

Vladimir - female form named after Vladimir.

Vladislav is the owner of glory.

The name also has meaning: Volodislav. Short name: Vlad. Historical figure: Volodislav is the son of Igor Rurikovich.

Vladislava is the female form of the name Vladislav.

Short name: Vlada.

Vojislav is a glorious warrior.

Abbreviated names: Voilo, Warrior. From these names came the surnames: Voeikov, Voinikov, Voinov. Historical figure: Voin Vasilyevich - from the family of Yaroslavl princes.

Voislava is a female form named after Voislav.

Wolf is one of the personified names of the animal world.

From this name came the surname: Volkov.

Raven is one of the personified names of the animal world.

From this name came the surnames: Voronikhin, Voronov.

Vorotislav - returning glory.

Vsevolod is the ruler of the people, who owns everything.

From this name came the surnames: Vsevolodov, Vsevolozhsky. Historical figure: Vsevolod I Yaroslavich - Prince of Pereyaslavl, Chernigov, Grand Duke of Kiev.

Vsemil - everyone's favorite.

Vsemil is the feminine form of Vsemil.

Vseslav - all-glorifying, famous.

The name also has meaning: Seslav. From this name came the surname: Seslavin.

Historical figure: Vseslav Bryachislavich of Polotsk - Prince of Polotsk, Grand Duke of Kiev.

Vseslava is the female form of the name Vseslav.

Vtorak is the second son in the family.

The names also have meaning: Second, Second. From these names came the surnames: Vtorov, Vtorushin.

Vyacheslav is the most glorious, the most glorious.

The name also has meaning: Vatslav, Vysheslav. From these names came the surnames: Vysheslavtsev, Vyacheslavlev, Vyacheslavov. Historical figure: Vyacheslav Vladimirovich - Prince of Smolensk, Turov, Pereyaslav, Vyshgorod, Grand Duke of Kiev.

Vyachko is a legendary personality: Vyachko is the ancestor of the Vyatichi.

Godoslav - The name also has meaning: Godlav. Historical figure: Godoslav is the prince of the Bodriči-Rarogs.

Blue is meek.

From this name came the surnames: Golubin, Golubushkin

Gorazd - skillful, capable.

The surname Gorazdov came from this name.

Gorislav is fiery, burning in glory.

Gorislava is the female form of the name Gorislav.

Gorynya - like a mountain, huge, indestructible.

Legendary personality: hero - Gorynya.

Gostemil - dear to another (guest).

From this name came the surname: Gostemilov.

Gostomysl - thinking about another (guest).

Historical figure: Gostomysl - Prince of Novgorod.

Gradimir - guardian of peace.

Gradislav - guardian of glory.

Gradislava is the female form of the name Gradislav.

Granislav - improver of glory.

Granislava is a female form named after Granislav.

Gremislav - famous.

Gudislav is a famous musician, trumpeting glory.

Short name: Gudim. From these names came the surname: Gudimov.

Daren - gifted.

Darena is the feminine form of the name Daren.

The names also have meaning: Darina, Dara.

Nine is the ninth son in the family.

From this name came the surnames: Devyatkin, Devyatkov, Devyatov.

Dobrogneva

Dobrolyub is kind and loving.

From this name came the surname: Dobrolyubov.

Dobromil is kind and sweet.

Dobromil is the female form of the name Dobromil.

Dobromir is kind and peaceful.

Abbreviated names: Dobrynya, Dobrysha. From these names came the surnames: Dobrynin, Dobryshin. Legendary personality: hero - Dobrynya.

Dobromir is the female form of the name Dobromir.

Dobromysl is kind and reasonable.

From this name came the surname: Dobromyslov.

Dobroslav - glorifying kindness.

Dobroslava is a female form named after Dobroslav.

Dobrozhir

Domazhir

Domaslav - glorifying relatives.

Short name: Domash - our own, dear. From this name came the surname: Domashov.

Dragomir is more valuable than the world.

Dragomir is the female form of the name Dragomir.

Dubynya - like an oak, indestructible.

Legendary personality: hero - Dubynya.

The squad is a comrade.

It also matters common noun: Friend. From these names came the surnames: Druzhinin, Drugov, Drunin.

Ruff is one of the personified names of the animal world.

From this name came the surname: Ershov.

Lark is one of the personified names of the animal world.

From this name came the surname: Zhavoronkov.

Zhdan is a long-awaited child.

From this name came the surname: Zhdanov.

Zhdana is the female form of the name Zhdan.

Zhiznomir - living in the world.

Zhirovit

Zhiroslav

Hare is one of the personified names of the animal world.

From this name came the surname: Zaitsev.

Zvenislava - announcer of glory.

Winter is harsh, merciless.

From this name came the surname: Zimin. Legendary personality: Ataman Winter from Razin’s army.

Zlatomir is a golden world.

Golden-flowered - golden-flowered.

Short name: Zlata.

Malice is one of the “negative” names.

From this name came the surnames: Zlobin, Zlovidov, Zlydnev.

Izbygnev

Izyaslav - the one who took the glory.

Historical figure: Izyaslav Vladimirovich - Prince of Polotsk, ancestor of the Polotsk princes.

Sincere - sincere.

The name also has meaning: Iskra.

Iskra is the female form of the name Iskren.

Istislav - glorifying the truth.

Exhausted (possibly due to difficult childbirth).

From this name came the surnames: Istomin, Istomov.

Casimir - showing the world.

Kazimir - female form of the name Kazimir.

Koschey is thin and bony.

From this name came the surnames: Koshcheev, Kashchenko.

Krasimir - beautiful and peaceful

Krasimir is a female form named after Krasimir.

Short name: Krasa.

Kriv is one of the “negative” names.

From this name came the surname: Krivov.

Lada - beloved, dear.

The name of the Slavic Goddess of love, beauty and marriage.

Ladimir - one who gets along with the world.

Ladislav - glorifying Lada (love).

Swan is a personified name for the animal world.

The name also has meaning: Lybid. From this name came the surname Lebedev. Legendary personality: Lybid is the sister of the founders of the city of Kyiv.

Ludislav

Luchezar - a luminous ray.

We love - beloved.

From this name came the surname: Lyubimov.

Love is beloved.

The name also has meaning: Lyubava. From these names came the surnames: Lyubavin, Lyubimtsev, Lyubavin, Lyubin, Lyubushin, Lyubimin.

Lyubomila - beloved, dear.

Lubomir is a loving world.

Lyubomir is the female form of the name Lyubomir.

Inquisitive - someone who loves to think.

Lyuboslav - lover of glory.

Lyudmil is dear to people.

Lyudmila is the female form of the name Lyudmil.

Historical figure: Lyudmila - Czech princess.

Small - small, junior.

The name also has a meaning: Small, Mladen. From these names came the surnames: Maleev, Malenkov, Maltsov, Malyshev. Historical figure: Mal - the Drevlyan prince.

Malusha is the female form of the name Mal.

The name also has meaning: Mlada. From these names came the surname: Malushin. Historical figure: Malusha is the wife of Syatoslav Igorevich, the mother of Vladimir Svyatoslavich.

Mieczyslaw - glorifying sword.

Milan is cute.

The name also has meaning: Milen. From these names came the surnames: Milanov, Milenov.

Milana is the female form of the name Milan.

The names also have meaning: Milava, Milada, Milena, Militsa, Umila. From these names came the surname: Milavin. Historical figure: Umila - daughter of Gostomysl.

Milovan - affectionate, caring.

Milorad is sweet and joyful.

From this name came the surname: Miloradovich.

Miloslav - sweetly praising.

Short name: Miloneg.

Miloslava is the female form of the name Miloslav.

Peace lover - peace-loving.

From this name came the surname: Mirolyubov.

Miroslav - glorifying the world.

Miroslava is a female form named after Miroslav.

Molchan - taciturn, silent.

From this name came the surname: Molchanov.

Mstislav - glorifying revenge.

Historical figure: Mstislav Vladimirovich - Prince of Tmutorakan, Grand Duke of Kiev.

Mstislava is the female form of the name Mstislav.

Hope is hope.

The name also has meaning: Nadezhda.

Nevzor is one of the “negative” names.

The surname Nevzorov comes from this name.

Nekras is one of the “negative” names.

From this name came the surname: Nekrasov.

Nekrasa is the female form of the name Nekras.

Eagle is one of the personified names of the animal world.

From this name came the surname: Orlov.

Osmoy is the eighth child in the family.

The name also has meaning: Osmusha. From these names came the surnames: Osmanov, Osmerkin, Osmov.

Ostromir

Peredslava - The name Predslava also has meaning. Historical figure: Predslava - wife of Svyatoslav Igorevich, mother of Yaropolk Svyatoslavich.

Peresvet - very light.

Historical figure: Peresvet - warrior of the Battle of Kulikovo.

Putimir - reasonable and peaceful

Putislav - glorifying wisely.

The name also has meaning: Putyata. From these names came the surnames: Putilov, Putilin, Putin, Putyatin. Historical figure: Putyata - Kyiv governor.

Radiohost - caring about another (guest).

Radimir - who cares about the world.

The name also has meaning: Radomir. Short name: Radim. From these names came the surnames: Radilov, Radimov, Radishchev. Legendary personality: Radim - the progenitor of the Radimichi.

Radimir is the female form of the name Radimir.

The name also has meaning: Radomira.

Radislav - caring about fame.

The name also has meaning: Radoslav.

Radislava is the female form of the name Radislav.

Radmila is caring and sweet.

Radosveta - sanctifying joy.

Joy - joy, happiness.

The name also has meaning: Rada.

Reasonable - reasonable, reasonable.

From this name came the surname: Razin. Historical figure: Razumnik - student of Cyril and Methodius.

Ratibor is a protector.

Ratmir is the defender of peace.

Rodislav - glorifying family, Rostislav - increasing glory.

Historical figure: Rostislav Vladimirovich - Prince of Rostov, Vladimir-Volynsky; Tmutarakansky; The ancestor of the princes of Galicia and Volyn.

Rostislava is a female form named after Rostislav.

Sbyslava

Svetislav is a glorifying light. The name also has a meaning: Svetoslav.

Svetislava is the female form of the name Svetislav. Svetlana is bright, pure in soul.

Svetlana is the female form of the name Svetlana. Svetovid is the seeing light, the perspicacious.

The name also has meaning: Sventovid. The name of the Western Slavic God.

Svetozar - illuminating with light., Svetozar - female form named after Svetozar.

The name also has meaning: Svetlozara.

Svyatogor - indestructible holiness.

Legendary personality: Svyatogor is an epic hero.

Svyatopolk is the leader of the sacred army.

Historical figure: Svyatopolk I Yaropolkovich - Grand Duke Kyiv.

Svyatoslav - sacred glory.

Short name: Saint. Historical figure: Svyatoslav I Igorevich - Prince of Novgorod and Grand Duke of Kiev.

Svyatoslav is a female form named after Svyatoslav.

Slawomir is a peace-glorifying one.

Nightingale is the personified name of the animal world.

From this name came the surnames: Solovey, Soloviev. Legendary personality: Nightingale Budimirovich - a hero from epics.

Som is the personified name of the animal world.

Snezhana is white-haired and cold.

Stanimir - establisher of peace.

Stanimira is the female form of the name Stanimir.

Stanislav - establisher of glory.

From this name came the surname: Stanishchev. Historical figure: Stanislav Vladimirovich - Prince of Smolensk.

Stanislava is a female form named after Stanislav.

Stoyan - strong, unbending.

Sudimir

Sudislav

Tverdimir - from TVERD - solid and MIR - peaceful, peace.

Tverdislav - from TVERD - solid and SLAV - to glorify.

From this name came the surnames: Tverdilov, Tverdislavov, Tverdislavlev.

Tvorimir is the creator of the world.

Tihomir - quiet and peaceful.

From this name came the surname: Tikhomirov.

Tikhomira is the female form of the name Tihomir.

Tur is the personified name of the animal world.

Legendary personality: Tur - founder of the city of Turov.

Brave - brave.

Praying for glory.

Chaslava is the female form of the name Chaslav.

The name also has meaning: Cheslava.

Chernava - dark-haired, dark-skinned

This place also has a name: Chernavka. From these names came the surnames: Chernavin, Chernavkin.

Pike is the personified name of the animal world.

Yarilo is the sun.

Yarilo - God of fruits in the form of the sun. From this name came the surname: Yarilin.

Jaromir is a sunny world.

Yaropolk is the leader of the solar army.

Historical figure: Yaropolk I Svyatoslavich - Grand Duke of Kiev.

Yaroslav - glorifying Yarila.

From this name came the surname: Yaroslavov. Historical figure: Yaroslav I Vladimirovich - Prince of Rostov, Prince of Novgorod, Grand Duke of Kiev.

Yaroslava is a female form named after Yaroslav.

Boromir Borowczak (Poland)

M This article is about the disappearing two-part Old Church Slavonic names. Why Old Slavonic? Because scientists in Poland, for example Professor Malec from the Institute of the Polish Language of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Krakow, and in Yugoslavia, for example Professor Cirkovic from the University of Novi Sad, agree that it is the binary names that are the most archaic, the most typical and the most relevant to the ancient Slavic community and its elites.

Names consisting of two words had their own deep meaning and pronunciation. Unfortunately, today the SLAVS no longer understand the meaning of their names. The worst thing, however, is that these names are becoming fewer and fewer. (In Poland, only about 10% of all names).

Therefore, with my abstract I want to call for the salvation of “Old Slavonic binomial names.” They must be saved at any cost, because (to use a quote) “Names create a system that, standing out from the entire language by certain specific features, is at the same time part of the tradition of law and customs of each society” (Tadeusz Milewski, 1969). This magnificent tradition of law and custom is present equally in all Slavic countries due to common origin and common ethnicity. The Slavic name system should be proclaimed and disseminated so that it does not disappear and becomes more popular and even mandatory in all Slavic countries.

Threats

The reason for the disappearance of Slavic names is the process of acculturation. I will look at this problem from the point of view of Poland and the Pole. The most dangerous thing right now is the scourge called Americanization. I literally lose my temper when I'm on the train and hear vacationers calling their children to order. There are such names as Angelica, Linda, Larry, Mark, Denis, Rob, Marks, Andy, Valentine... This, of course, is the result of the influx of low-quality American or German pop culture, especially meaningless films and television programs. Until 1989, there were no such names in Poland at all, thanks to the clear actions of censors and the Ministry of Culture and Art. By the names in Poland one can also easily notice the influence German culture and the eternal "Drang nach Osten". We already have millions of Roberts, Conrads, Carols and Henriks. In fact, Christianity came to Poland from Germany, and with it the Bible and numerous Hebraic names. Despite their Polishization, a significant number of Middle Eastern names indicate the level of decline in the tradition of Slavic culture and customs. Now it turns out that “typically Polish” names are Mateusz, Lukasz, Piotr, Rafal, Jozef. Due to the fact that the Pope is of Polish origin, the popularity of the Hebraic names Jan and Pavel has crossed the border of absurdity. I urge at least in our circle - the circle of people who recognize themselves as SLAVS - to abandon these American, German or Hebraic names.

Names, initiation and Slavic culture

Before and immediately after the collapse of the Slavic Community, that is, before the Slavic tribes entered the orbit of influence of alien cultures, pagan tradition and customs did not allow members of the tribal community, and especially the ruling elite, to deviate from the canon of the binary name (600 - 1000 AD) . A child became a member of society (zadrug, opole, tribe, state) when he came under male guardianship at the age of 7 years. During the initiation rite, a new name was chosen, and the old name, given regardless of gender, under the influence of the feelings and impulse of the mother, was subject to oblivion. The new meaningful name had to correspond to the character of the child or the qualities that the parents would like to see in him if the child had a weak character, for example:

Bohumil - may he be dear to God,
Gosterad - let it be distinguished by hospitality,
Mstislav - may he be famous for his revenge over his enemies.

Apparently, according to Slavic beliefs, the name was a spell and a magical sign associated with the person wearing it.

Thanks to the lexical components of binomial names, preserved by customs and tradition, we learn a lot about the culture and value system of our ancestors. Here are examples from various fields life:

Life (suffixes -byt, -zhir) - Vlastibyt, Zhiroslav, Domazhir.
Positive values ​​(good-, lyubo-, milo-, joy-) - Dobrogost, Lubomir, Radomir, Milostry.
Negative values ​​(non-) - Niklot, Nemir, Nerad.
The meaning of knowledge (thoughts-, -thought, -view) - Myslibor, Gostevid, Bolemysl.
Social structure (derzhi-, gradi-, vladi-) - Derzhikrai, Gradislav, Vladimir.
Hospitality (-gost) - Lyubogost, Dobrogost, Radogost.
Military organization (-regiment, howl-) - Svyatopolk, Voislav.
Combat readiness (budi-, kresi-) - Budivoy, Kresislav.
Fight (bori-, rati-) - Borignev, Ratibor.
The virtues of a warrior (holy, ardent, paco) - Svyatomir, Yaroslav, Pakoslav.
Honor, glory (honor, -slav) - Chtibor, Tomislav, Boleslav.
Family (brother-, -stroy, sister-) - Bratomil, Zhelistry, Sestromil.
Property (semi-) - Sememysl, Semavit.
Faith (god-, -god) - Boguslav, Praise, Molibog, Bogukhval.

These are examples of the presence of values, feelings, beliefs, a communal way of life, and the organization of life in conditions of war. It should be emphasized that in the system of Slavic names there are no names of animals (!), weapons and realities associated with the occupations of the population that appear in the system of names of other Indo-European languages. Slavic names are also more abstract than other Indo-European names.

Types of Slavic names in Poland

In Poland, as in other Slavic countries, there are three morphologically different types of names.

The first type is binary names

Basic, ancient and most correct. They consist of two words that are interconnected in a certain syntactic and semantic relationship. The characteristics of these names were presented above. In Poland during the Middle Ages, about six hundred names of this type were used. However, since the adoption of Christianity, they were gradually replaced by Judeo-Christian names coming from the West and were eventually almost completely replaced at the turn of the 15th-16th centuries. An exception to this rule was the Slavic two-term names that were borne by the saints of the Church, for example, Czeslaw, Casimir, Stanislav, Wenceslas, Wladyslaw, Wojciech. Also, binomial names remained in use longer in noble families, which is evidence of the use of binomial names by Slavic elites. Proof of this is also the names of royal and princely dynasties throughout the entire Slavic world. In Poland, even rulers from dynasties that had nothing in common ethnically with the Slavs bore Slavic binomial names: the Jagiellons (for example, Vladislav IV Vasa), Vases (for example, Vladislav IV Vasa).

In the XVI and XVII centuries we also meet Bronislav, Dadzibog, Dobrogost, Derzhislav, Yaroslav, Miroslav, Mstislav, Przemyslav, Przeclaw, Vladimir, Zbigniew. In the 18th century in Poland, the use of Slavic binomial names continued to decline. The situation changed in the 19th century due to interest in Poland's past. Calendars of Slavic names begin to appear (for example, T. Voevudsky in the Warsaw Courier for 1827), although along with them erroneous, distorted forms of Slavic names begin to appear (for example, instead of Zbygnev, Zbigniew appeared, and instead of Semovit, Zemovit appeared) and hybrid forms - received from Christian names with the addition of a second Slavic member, for example: Jan - Janislav, Julian - Yulislav. The resurrection of some old Slavic names was also facilitated by romantic literature, replete with Old Polish motifs with authentic Old Slavonic names..

During the interwar period, the popularity of Slavic binomial names continued to increase, thanks to the activities of neo-pagan groups who turned to the mythology of the Slavs and ancient system beliefs. Slavic binomial names were also popularized through the publication of calendars and books (for example, Vladislav Kolodzei “Slavic Calendar”) and the habit of adopting pseudonyms in the form of a Slavic name. For example, the magazine "Zadruga" did not publish the full name of the author of the article - only the initials if the author's name was not Slavic.

Now in Poland there are organizations that show interest in the Slavs and require their members to have a binary Slavic name, which seems to me a very positive phenomenon (for example, some scout squads in Krakow, the Krakow branch of the society "Niklot", "Krak", "Lubusz") .

What is the current scale of use of Slavic names in Poland? Stanislavov - 800 thousand, Kazimirov - 300 thousand, Voitsekhov, Vladislavov, Cheslavov and Vladimirov - 200 thousand each, Bogdanov - 130 thousand. Enough big number also Bogumilov, Boguslavov, Bogukhvalov, Svyatoslavov. These names are popular due to their connection with Christianity. Of the names that have little in common with Christianity, the popular ones are Zbigniew (400 thousand), Yaroslav, Miroslav, Wieslaw, Zdislav (200 thousand each), Przemyslaw (130 thousand each), Boleslav, Bronislav, Radoslav (80 thousand each).

Female forms are formed from male names, and their great similarity indicates the equality of women, for example: Stanislav (300 thousand), Casimir (145 thousand), Vladislav (140 thousand), Czeslav (100 thousand). Also popular: Vaclava, Bronislava, Lyudmila, Dobroslava, Slavomir, Zbigniew, Zdislava.

The second type is forms of names derived from binomial names

Derived forms, broken or abbreviated, equipped with various suffixes, often diminutive), for example: Ratiborek - from Ratibor, Lut - Lutognev, Pelka - from Svyatopolk, Wojtek - from Wojciech, Gniewko - from Gnievomir, Milos - from Miroslav, Bronish - from Bronislaw, Lech - from Lechoslaw, Mieszko - from Mieczyslaw, Boris - from Borislaw.

Personally, I think that the Slavs should get rid of names of this type as incorrect forms, although from an ethnic point of view they are much more correct than names originating from Christianity and Western pop culture.

The third type - simple names - popular names in function of proper personal names

A good example of a name of this type is the popular name Vuk in Serbia, most likely derived from the name Vilchan, known in the Middle Ages - the ruler of Viletov with the meaning “let him be like a wolf, warlike, predatory, skillful warrior.” Other names of this type: Kvyatek ("let it be like a flowering plant, beautiful and portly"), Odolan (from the verb "to overcome"), Shiban (from "to hit", i.e. to beat), Kokhan, Milavan, Lasota.

Personally, I believe that these names, although they are Slavic, correct and interesting, should not be propagated due to their singleness, which does not give them a Slavic character.

Legal issues

My parents are Catholics, and therefore they gave me the name of the Archangel Raphael - Rafal in the Polish sound. When I already realized that I was a real Slav, I decided to change my name to Old Slavonic through the initiation rite. I chose the name Boromir, which means "let him fight the enemy for his world." It suits my last name and matches my character. Before I started using this name, it became my nickname due to the similarity with my surname and the character from Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings", who then from England conquered the minds of young people in Poland. After a few years, I wanted to officially register my new name as my middle name. Imagine my surprise when my application was rejected! In accordance with the law of the 50s, more than a dozen Slavic names that I listed earlier, as well as a large number of Herbraic, German and Latin names, were recognized as Polish. Thus, it turned out that having a Hebraic name, I could not replace it with a Slavic one, since the official said that I had made it up. But this name is present in the list of Serbian national names (Milica Cirkovic "Recnik licnich imena kod Srba"). This means that this name is purely Slavic, especially since it can be explained logically and grammatically. The above-mentioned law allows the surname to be changed at the same time, so that thanks to the pro-German policy of the Polish state, the often found surname Wilk (Serbian Vuk) can be replaced with the more “normal” Wolf. This is a legal problem that we Poles have to deal with ourselves, but I wonder how the legal issue of changing a name looks like in other Slavic states. It was a relief for me to write on this topic. thesis and several articles in special journals, but this is more of a legal trick than a principle that should be binding.

Ways to rescue binomial names

In order to preserve the existence of binomial Slavic names as an ethnocultural banner that distinguishes us from representatives of other language groups, an action to popularize these names in culture is necessary. For brevity, I will just list these methods:

A selection of literary and artistic pseudonyms in the form of binomial Slavic names, for example: writers Ludovit Stuhr, Zbigniew Nienacki, Barnim Rogalica;

Introduction of a mandatory Slavic name in organizations of national and Slavic orientation;

Naming companies, shops, associations, streets with such names (for example, the famous sausage company Dobroslava in Poland);

Propaganda of the early Middle Ages through archaeological expeditions and historical meetings, because all the rulers during this period had Slavic names;

Giving heroes of books, poems, films two-part Slavic names;

Publication of calendars with a list of Slavic names, and exclusively correct ones.

In a word, we are talking about introducing Slavic names in every area of ​​our activity: at the level of politics, economics, culture, science. We should remember our children who will soon be born. Let's think about Slavic names for them today! Unfortunately, today, due to legal requirements, we cannot afford to give a child a name at the age of 7 years. We must look for these names in lists of Slavic names, historical sources, literature, as well as in the names of places around us, for example: Vladimir in Russia, Bratislava in Slovakia, Litomysl in the Czech Republic, Zlatibor in Serbia and in Poland: Vodislav, Ratibuzh, Mysliborz, Przemysl, Jaroslaw, Derzyslaw, Wroclaw. They can also be found in names in Bulgaria: Borimirov from the name Boromir and in Poland: Lutoslavsky from the name Lutoslav.

I hope that at the next pan-Slavic congresses a special commission will be created to collect and catalog binary names found in all countries of the Slavic world, in order to create an open bank of these names, available for creating Slavic calendars and publications in various countries.

Translation from Polish .

Not all Russian names are of Slavic origin. Most modern Russian names are names from Orthodox calendar, foreign or Russified names. But beautiful female Slavic names are not uncommon now.

Naming traditions among the Eastern Slavs

The turning point in the naming tradition among the Slavs was the adoption of Christianity. For some time, Slavic and Christian names coexisted, moreover, in naming one person: a Slavic name for everyday life, and a baptismal, Christian name for the church. Christian names used in Rus' came from Byzantium and therefore have ancient Greek roots, but some of them are of Hebrew and Roman origin. Starting from the 14th century, Slavic names began to be replaced by Christian ones, and for a long time they were perceived as pagan and became forbidden. The exception was the Slavic names of saints included in the calendar. The Months or Saints are church calendar with a brief indication of church holidays and days of remembrance of saints. Each name included in the calendar must belong to a saint canonized by the church. The month book was compiled in the order of the months and days of the year. Orthodox names girls were given according to their month of birth.

In the 19th century, some Slavic names, especially those of princely origin - Vladimir, Svyatoslav, Vsevolod, became widespread among the Russian intelligentsia. The fashion for Slavic names, including women's ones, returned to Russia with the advent of the new millennium and the passion for neo-paganism. Moreover, not only East Slavic and Old Slavonic names, but also common Slavic names adopted from others Slavic peoples– Bulgarians, Poles, Czechs, Serbs.

Name-giving ritual among the Slavs

Interest in Slavic culture, its traditions and rituals, revived some cult practices, including the rite of naming, which was once common among the ancient Slavs. Followers of Slavic paganism strive to restore the lost meanings of the naming process, its magical meaning.

Ancient Slavic names always had sacred meaning and were never accidental. The ancient Slavs knew that names reflect deep meanings existence, the structure of the universe, determine the fate of man, his purpose.

In accordance with the idea of magical meaning A person should have two names - a “secret name” and a “name for everyone.” A name for everyone is rather a nickname, emphasizing character traits, appearance, as well as shortcomings, real or, most often, imaginary. This is a false name, and it was given for protection from evil forces. A false name is often dissonant, and its meaning should scare away unkind people and evil spirits. The names Nekras, Nemil, Kriv, Zloba are unlikely to attract envious people, but will protect its bearers.

Zealots Slavic traditions They believe that a child should not receive a true name immediately after birth, but at the age of nine to twelve years, when he realizes his destiny. The naming ceremony must be performed by a sorcerer (priest). This is a kind of initiation, after which the child acquires a true name, hidden from everyone (except him and the priest) and common name, which became his public personal name. A true name determines a person’s destiny, harmonizes him with the world, preserves and protects his inner harmony.

Groups of Slavic names

Old Slavic names are divided into the following groups:

• names associated with the time of birth of the child (Winter, Frost);
• names that emphasize the characteristics of the physical appearance (Chernysh, Malyuta, Golovach, Tolstoy);
• numerical names (Perva, Vtorak, Tretyak);
• names associated with distinctive features character or temperament (Brave, Stoyan, Smeyana);
• names from the animal or plant world (Hare, Eagle, Nut, Wolf, Pike);
• names of gods and goddesses (Yarila, Lada, Veles);
• names reflecting the desire or undesirability of a child (Nezhdan, Nechay).

Under the influence of Christianization, these nicknames were forced out of use, becoming the basis for the formation of surnames.

Princely names stand apart among the old Slavic names. Almost all of them are two-basic - Vladimir, Yaroslav, Mstislav, Svyatopolk and others. The meaning of such names is based on words symbolizing power and glory. The use of princely names by mere mortals was prohibited. By the 15th century, representatives of the ruling Rurik dynasty already bore Christian names as their main name. The Vladimirs and Svyatoslavs are replaced by Ivans, Vasilys, and Alexandras.

Female princely names are also two-basic - Yaroslav, Vysheslav, Dobroneg, Pereyaslav. Basically, these names were derived from male names. Unfortunately, few female Slavic names have reached us. The reason for this is the insignificant role of women in medieval Rus' and, perhaps, an earlier spread of Christian names than among men.

The meaning of Slavic female names

The sound of Slavic female names is beautiful and melodic, and the meaning is clear and close to any Slav. Their popularity is growing every day, and the list of Slavic female names chosen for girls is becoming wider:

• Arina - according to one version, Arina is a form of the Slavic name Yarina, formed on behalf of the god Yaril;
• Bazhena - desired, respected, sweet, beloved;
• Berislava - taking glory;
• Blagoslava - blessing kindness;
• Bogdana – given by God;
• Bogumila - dear to God;
• Boleslava - more glorious;
• Bozena - God's, blessed;
• Branislava – protector of glory;
• Bratislava - brotherly glory;
• Bronislava is a glorious protector;
• Wenceslas - more glorious;
• Velimira – big world;
• Veselina – cheerful;
• Vladimir - who owns the world;
• Vlada - short form from Vladislava;
• Vladislava - owner of glory;
• Vseslava - all glory;
• Gordislava - proud glory;
• Gorislava – burn or grief + glory;
• Goritsa – forest;
• Gradislava – protecting the world;
• Gremislava - thundering glory;
• Darina – gifted;
• Dobronega - kind bliss;
• Dobromila – kind and sweet;
• Dobroslava - good glory;
• Dragomira - dear to the world;
• Zhdana - long-awaited;
• Zvenislava - ringing glory;
• Zlata – golden;
• Lada - dear, beloved;
• Lyubava - beloved;
• Lyubomila - beloved, dear;
• Lyubomyra - lover of peace;
• Lyudmila - dear to people;
• Malusha – small;
• Milana - sweetheart;
• Militsa – pretty;
• Miloslava - glorious by mercy;
• Miroslava - glorious in peace;
• Mlada – young;
• Mstislava - avenging glory;
• Unexpected - unexpected;
• Pereslava - strive for glory;
• Prebyslava - to remain in glory;
• Rada – joyful;
• Radimira – caring for the world;
• Radmila – caring, sweet;
• Radoslava - joyful glory;
• Rostislava - growing fame;
• Svetozara – illuminating with light;
• Svetoslava - glorifying the light;
• Svetlana – light;
• Svyatoslav - holy glory;
• Snezhana – snowy, cold;
• Stanislava - asserter of glory;
• Tikhomira – quiet, peaceful;
• Cheslava - honest glory;
• Yarina - possibly from the god Yaril;
• Yaroslav - ardent, strong glory.

Famous Russian female names - Vera, Nadezhda, Lyubov - are not Slavic in origin, but are a copy of the ancient Greek words meaning Faith (Pistis), Hope (Elpis) and Love (Agape).

It’s interesting, but some modern Slavic names, including women’s ones, are the fruit of literary and cult fantasies. Representatives of the currently popular “Slavic fantasy” genre and neo-pagan Rodnovers are happy to invent new names, most often two-base ones.

We all know that a name influences a person’s destiny, it even determines it to some extent. Perhaps that is why in Rus' people were given two names - a false one, for everyone, and a secret one, which only those closest to them knew about. Thus, people wanted to protect their children from unkind spirits and people, and over time, giving two names became a tradition.

Basically, the first name was unattractive; children could be given the name Malice, for example, a second name was given already in adolescence, after the basic character traits of a person were formed. Old Russian names girls were varied. They were formed from the names of animals, flowers and goddesses, according to birth order, according to human qualities. And also Old Russian names for girls were formed from two bases, for example Lyubomila, Dobrynya.

On the territory of Russia, with the advent of Christianity, many names, in particular Old Russian ones, were supplanted. At the same time, the church even forbade the use of some names. On this moment Only a small part of the population uses Old Russian names for girls. If you want to give your child an unusual Old Russian name, then you can use our list, which contains many names invented by our ancestors.

Old Russian names for girls:

Alena - scarlet

Lyubomyra - peace-loving

Belava - light

Luchezara - radiant

Berislava - chosen by glory

Lana - field, allotment

Bazhena - desired

Ladomila - sweet, okay

Bogumila - dear to God

Lubislava - beloved by glory

Blessed - happy

Lada - harmony, beauty

Branislava - covered in glory

Lyubomila - beloved, dear

Beloslava - bright glory

Ladomira - peace-loving

Bogdana - given by God

Milana - sweetheart

Vereya - tied

Miloslava - sweet glory

Vladimir - who owns the world

Mila - sweetheart

Vlastimira - ruler of the world

Militsa - sweetheart

Vetrana - air

Milava - sweetheart

Velimira - great-worldly

Milorada - sweet and joyful

Vlasta - ruler

Unexpected - unexpected

Veda - knowledgeable

Negomila - gentle and sweet

Velislava - great glory

Hope - hope, expectation

Faith - knowing the light, faithful

Joy - joy

Wanda - praise

Olesya - from the forest

Vlastislava - owner of glory

Olislava - around fame

Videslava - glory of life

Ozara - illuminated

Veselina - cheerful

Ozhana - that which is compressed

Hanna - bird

Beautiful - beautiful

Godislava - in the time of glory

Pereslava - ahead of glory

Gordana - proud

Rostislava - grow glorious

Gostimira - peaceful guest

Radimila - sweet joy

Dushana - soulful

Rada - joy

Virtuous - acting

Radislava - the joy of glory

Draga - dear

Slavyanka - glory

Druzhana - friendly

Svyatava - light

Dobroslava - glorifying goodness

Snezhana - snowy

Dana - given to the world

Svetozara - illuminated by light

Darina - given by God

Svetomira - light of the world

Dobrana - kind

Svetolika - fair complexion

Daromila - sweet gift

Semislava - seven times bright

Yesenia - clear, clear sky

Svetlana - light

Zhdana - desired

Tihosava - quiet glory

Zlatoslava - golden glory

Tomira - multi-world

Zlata - golden

Umila - sweetheart

Krasimira - the beauty of the world

Ulada - getting along well

Beauty - beauty

Khranimir - keeping the world

Kupava - totality

Chayana - tea

Kraisava - beauty of the earth

Jaromila - young, sweet

Lyuba - love, beloved

Yasinya - clear

Lyudmila - dear to people

Yana - to be born, to be born

Ladoslava - beloved by glory

Yaroslava - shining with glory

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A girl in the family - happiness in the house

The birth of a child is a great happiness, and especially if God, fate or nature (depending on your faith) gives you a girl. After all, “girl” is a diminutive word for “Virgin,” that is, the holy ancestor of the human race.

How to name the baby so that the name will bring her happiness and good luck? Female names are in fashion today Slavic origin, and this is no coincidence. Slavs are a people whose name comes from the word “glorify”. These people had natural and natural wisdom. The names they gave to children were not a simple set of sounds. Each name carried a semantic load and had almost magical powers.

If you don't know, study beautiful Slavic girl names. Melodious combinations of letters will decorate your baby like an elegant necklace.

Slavic female names

The list of names, if presented in this way, would be quite extensive. The fact is that in Rus', when babies were born, they could be given completely unique, one-of-a-kind names. These combinations of letters were selected by witches who, barely looking at the child, could see his fate. The name the child was given strengthened his will, spirit, and health. Some names were so beautiful or so successful that they were repeated many times. For example, words with the component “glory” were very often used.

In this article we will list those names that have survived to our times and explain their meaning.

Slavic today

Female names of Slavic origin, for the most part, were lost over the centuries. The most popular of them have reached us.

Vladislava - owner of glory. Vladislav may not have strong health, get sick a lot. But at the same time the girl will have a very strong spirit, rod. She can show humility, especially to her beloved man, but still remain unconvinced.

Polina is captivating. Polina has no equal in her excellent sense of humor and ability to see the positive even in very unpleasant situations.

Miloslava is sweet and nice. Calm, even a little meek, Miloslava has influence on those around her. With it, everything stabilizes, people feel harmony and calm.

Yaroslava - bright, sunny, glorious. Yaroslava girls are lively, active, restless. In childhood they will encourage other children to do all sorts of adventures; in adulthood they can lead people along with them. Yaroslava loves children, and therefore will become a caring and wise mother.

"Nice" names

Boleslava - this name means “more glorious than anyone else.” The girl who will be given this name will be quite superstitious and revere religion. Boleslava will be sensitive, with her own worldview on everything.

Preslava is very nice. The girl, if you call her by that name, will be calm and stable in her affairs and moods. The name is bright, and therefore will ensure its owner a kind and calm disposition.

Berislava is the one who asserts herself in her glory. According to the meaning of the name, Berislava will be an active, strong personality. She won't be afraid difficult situations, novelty or risk. A girl, if you give her such a name, will carry through her entire life the fire of passion in her soul, courage and desire to learn. The name is very strong and has a great influence on the owner.

Branislava is the one who protects glory. Despite the fact that the owner of the name has fame, which she seems to need to preserve, Branislava will have an unstable, restless character. At the same time, the girl will not participate in quarrels, showdowns, or disputes.

Velislava - commanding. Strong name, which will make its owner calm, balanced, and sane. Throughout her life, Velislava will feel like a queen sitting on a throne.

Gorislava is bright. The girl, if you give her such a name, will be interested in mathematics, physics or other exact sciences. He can become a serious scientist and receive “bright” fame during his lifetime.

Zvenislava - loud, ringing glory. The girl Zvenislava will become a real businesswoman, as she will skillfully negotiate. At all strong point Zvenislavs - communication skills, ability to build relationships, establish connections.

Names that have become popular among men

Mstislava - defending, rewarding. If you call a girl Mstislava, then she will always see her path, know where she is striving and why. A strong name that will charge you with energy.

Rostislava is the one who increases glory. She may be capricious and flirtatious, but she will be successful and fortunate. Good name, which will make its bearer happy and successful.

Svyatoslava is the one who has holy and good power. A girl with this name will have the opportunity to earn a lot and easily, and it will also be easy to manage the funds received. Svyatoslav will be good friend, but married life may not work out due to the fact that not every man will tolerate a strong character.

It should be noted that you should choose with caution. Women's options with the “glory” part are not so common here. More often you can meet Yaroslav, Mstislav and Rostislav - guys than girls with similar names.

"Peaceful" names

Many female names of Slavic origin also have the word “peace” at their base. These names will make the girl peaceful and bright. Here are the most popular:

Vladimir is the one who rules the world. Vladimir will be a girl with delicate taste and love for creativity. May become an artist, writer or composer.

Dragomira is the most precious in the world. Dragomira will be different good health and great willpower.

Myrrh is the one that smells fragrant. As you know, myrrh is an incense that has magical properties. The Mirra girl will be persistent, demanding and decisive. At the same time, she will be easy about money and other valuables.

Mira is very peaceful, peaceful. Despite the meaning of the name, the Mira girl will be brave, courageous and courageous. Can occupy leadership positions, as he will become a good manager.

Stanimira is the one who establishes peace. Stanimira will not be afraid to be a “black sheep,” because the most important thing for her is the opportunity to prove the truth and be fair.

It is necessary to remind once again that not all Slavic female names have “survived” to this day. The list, if they could be “restored,” would be very impressive. Meanwhile, these names also remained common in the male version of the sound - the name Vladimir remains the most popular.

Unusual names

What rare Slavic female names can be adopted? Pay attention to these:

Bela (not Bela) - from the word “white”. The Bela girl will have a tendency to lead household, can become an excellent cook and head the housekeeping department.

Bazhena - desired, beloved. A good name that will give the girl a meek and bright disposition.

Rogneda is the one who is equal with everyone (in particular, we were talking about men). A girl with this name will set global goals for herself, not wanting small victories.

Mlada - young or young. Fantasizing and dreaming, Mlada will be an excellent storyteller, and therefore can safely connect her life with teaching or writing.

Milada is sweet and kind. Openness and responsiveness will allow Milada to be a good friend and a person whom others will trust.

And here are some more options: Zlata, Snezhana, Svetozara, Dobrava, Lyubava, Slavyana, Golub, Rada, Militsa, Milana, Cheslava.

And finally

How many customs, rituals, and traditions do you know? Women's names that were common in Ancient Rus', belong to such good traditions. Although many were forgotten due to their very unusual sound, some remained because they sound melodious and pleasant for modern man. Choose a name for your baby from the rich historical “arsenal” of our ancestors - beautiful Slavic female names are coming back into fashion again.