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30.06.2018 22:00Many are sure that the names Nikolai, Anna, Peter, Alexander, Dmitry are Old Russian. But studying the origins of Russian history can lead to completely unexpected discoveries - our ancient ancestors, the ancient Slavs, had completely different names. With the adoption of Christianity, many historical ethnic names were lost. They were replaced by Greek, Latin and Hebrew names. For example, the name Paul is of Latin origin, Catherine is of Greek origin, Maria is of Hebrew origin. But some Russian names remained in circulation and found a second life with the return of fashion for Slavic names. So, what names are originally Russian? What are they? What do they mean? What is their story?
Joyful meaning
Most of the original Russian names can be recognized by three main features.
- Firstly, their meaning can still be understood today. For example, Bogdan is given by God.
- Secondly, most of the names of our ancestors had a bright, joyful, good meaning. They believed that a name could determine a person’s fate, so they chose happy names for babies. For example, Lubomir is the one who loves peace.
- Thirdly, most names Slavic origin, consisted of two base roots. For example, Lyudmila, Miroslava, Dobronrav.
These are the three main features by which you can distinguish Slavic names from foreign ones.
"Light", "glory", "yar"
Some Slavic names have the stem “yar”. It comes from the name of the ancient Russian sun god - Yarilo, who personified life, joy, and prosperity among the ancient Slavs.
Our distant ancestors were sure that the appearance of a particle of the name of God in the name of a child would bring him good luck, joy and good fortune. Today such names are again very popular. For example, Yaroslav has not left the top thirty most popular names in our country for the last 10 years.
The same applies to the name Vladislav. This is an ancient Slavic name. Many names in Rus' had the root “slav” in them, for example, Svyatoslav, Miroslava. The presence of this root in the word was supposed to provide the child with fame and glory.
For many native Russian names, another common root is “light”, for example, Svetopolk, Svetoslava, Svetogor, Svetlana. The root means life, prosperity, rebirth.
"Peace", "God", "Love" and "Mil"
Many Russian Slavic names were based on the word “god” or “bozh”. Most likely, our distant ancestors called their children this way in the hope that God would always be with them and protect them.
For example, Bohumil, Bogolyub, Bozhedar, Bozhen. The name Bogdan, which is currently very popular, belongs to this group of names.
The Slavs could not do without the kind and bright word “peace”; with its help, native Russian male names were formed: Jaromir, Dobromir, Velimir and others.
Forgotten names
In Rus', according to tradition, when a baby was born he was not given a name. He was called by some nickname: Fool, Hare, Fox, Pyatak, Boy, and so on. Over time, when the child showed his character, he was given a name that was appropriate and suitable for him.
It was quite common for children to be called after animals or plants: Grass, Hare, Wolf, Birch, Linden. In some families, children were named in order: First, Tretyak, Semak, Nine.
As you know, all native Russian names in the distant past were imbued with the features of ancient paganism and people’s faith in the forces of fate and nature. It was paganism that gave life to many names that were dedicated to the ancient Slavic gods: Jaromil, Lada, Veleslav, Yaroslav. Of course, most of these names have now sunk into oblivion and are forgotten. For example, Vyshan, Istr, Zvenets, Dorozh, Brave and others.
History of Russian names
Paganism gave way to Christianity and new names came to Ancient Rus': Scandinavian, Latin, Greek, Jewish.
For example, great Prince of Kyiv After baptism, Vladimir became Vasily. Many of us consider this name to be a native Russian male name, but it came to us from Byzantium.
With the introduction of the Christian religion and the suppression of paganism, names came into Slavic culture that had a deep meaning: Elena (bright), George (farmer), Victor (winner), Tatyana (organizer), Alexey (defender), Nikita (winner), Eugene ( noble), Sophia (wise), Andrey (courageous).
Thus, the Russian names Peter, Tatyana, Nikolai, Alexander, Yulia, familiar to our ears, are not originally Russian, they were introduced into our culture from other languages.
Some ancient Slavic names were covered in Orthodox tradition and were given to the child at baptism, so they were given a second birth, and they did not sink into oblivion: Yaropolk, Yaroslav, Lyubov, Svyatoslav, Lyudmila. It should be noted that they are very popular these days.
All original Russian names that originated in Slavic culture, have a good meaning and are still understandable to us today:
- Vladimir is the one who owns the world;
- Svyatoslav - possessing sacred glory;
- Lyudmila is dear to all people;
- Yaroslav - glorifying Yarila (Slavic god of the Sun);
- Vsevolod - owner of everything;
- Zlata is golden.
List of native Russian names
Many modern parents turn to the origins of Russian, or more precisely, Slavic culture, recalling interesting, euphonious and wonderful names. Parents give their children old Slavic names, which are filled with deep meaning and significance. Here, for example, is a list of Slavic male names that are still popular today: Borislav, Branislav, Velislav, Vladimir, Vladislav, Vsevolod, Vseslav, Dobromir, Dobromil, Ivan, Igor, Lyubomir, Miloslav, Miroslav, Mlad, Mstislav, Oleg, Radoslav, Rostislav, Rus, Svetozar, Svyatoslav, Stanislav, Yaroslav.
Originally Russian female names: Blagoslava, Branislava, Varvara, Velislava, Vera, Vlada, Vladislava, Vlasta, Vyacheslava, Darina, Dobromila, Dobroslava, Zabava, Zarina, Kupava, Lada, Lelya, Lyubov, Zvenislava, Zlata, Lyudmila, Marya, Miloslava, Miroslava, Mlada , Mstislava, Nadezhda, Rada, Radoslava, Rosava, Rostislava, Svetlana, Snezhana, Stanislava, Yaroslava.
Instead of a conclusion
Due to complex historical processes Currently, it is difficult to give an exact definition of what “original Russian names” are. We consider many names to be Russian, but they are not such, since they came to us along with Christianity.
The history of names, like the history of the country, began much earlier. In those ancient times, a person’s name was a sign, his characteristic and a talisman. It could tell a lot about the owner, characterizing his status, level of position in society, character traits, his external characteristics and even occupation. Most likely, the names of our ancestors would be perceived in our time as nicknames. They are unusual for our ears. For example, Chernysh, Brave, Curly, Annoyance, Beautiful, Frost, Winter, Loved, Fool, but at the same time, they can tell a lot about their owners.
But there are also such ancient names that are popular today. In addition, with the emergence of fashion for old names and traditions, Slavic and original Russian names are heard more and more often in our time.
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Maria, Anna, Peter, Nikolai, Alexander, Andrey, Dmitry - we are sure that these familiar names were born in Ancient Rus' and have always been originally Russian.
However, an etymological excursion to the origins of Russian history can lead to unexpected discoveries - the ancient Slavs had completely different names. Perhaps, due to complex historical processes, today it is not easy to give an exact definition of native Russian names.
Many names that we consider Russian are not - they came to Russia along with Christianity.
However, the history of the country, like the history of original Russian names, began much earlier...
In those distant centuries in Rus', a person’s name was his unique sign, or apt characteristic.
It could tell a lot about a person, reflecting his social status, level of position in the family, certain character traits, his external signs and even profession.
Perhaps the names of distant ancestors would be perceived in our time as nicknames, but the customs of the ancient Slavs gave them the full status of names.
These names, often unusual to our ears, could say a lot about their owners - listen to the expressive sound of the names
Brave, Chernysh, Clever, Curly, Villager, Annoyance, Dobrava, Beautiful, Bogdan, Love, Frost, Winter and even... Fool.
Often children were called names that came from animals and flora- Wolf, Grass, Branch, Hare, Cow, and in large families names sometimes came from numerals (Pervoy and Perva, Tretyak, Chetverunya, Semak, Pyatak, Devyatko).
These names of our distant ancestors were imbued with the poetry of ancient paganism and the boundless faith of people in the forces of nature and fate.
Pagan religion gave life to names dedicated to the ancient deities of the Slavs - Yaroslav (glorifying Yarilu), Yaromil, Veleslav, Lada.
However, over time, the pagan religion gave way to Christianity, and new names came to Ancient Rus', brought by the Scandinavian Varangians and having Byzantine, ancient Greek and Jewish roots.
In particular, the Grand Duke of Kiev Volodymyr, after his baptism in Constantinople, began to be called Vasily.
This name, which most of us consider to be originally Russian, became one of the first Christian names on Russian soil.
Simultaneously with the introduction of Christianity and the suppression of the pagan faith, names came to the Slavs that have survived to this day, and which, in turn, had a deep meaning
- Elena (bright), Victor (winner), Georgy (farmer), Tatyana (organizer), Nikita (winner), Sophia (wise), Evgeny (noble), Alexey (defender), Andrey (courageous).
Thus, the familiar Russian names Tatyana, Peter, Maria, Nikolai, Alexander were not originally Russian, but turned out to be imported from other languages and cultures.
However, the original Russian names, fanned Orthodox traditions and given to the child at baptism, such as
like Olga, Igor, Oleg, Lyubov, Yaroslav, Svyatoslav, Yaropolk, were popular among the ancient Slavs and have survived to this day, having received their second birth.
Nowadays, with the emergence of fashion for ancient names, names, Russian Orthodox names sound more and more often.
Original Russian names, born in Slavic culture, have good meanings, understandable to each of us:
Vladimir - who owns the world, Lyudmila - dear to people, Svyatoslav - sacred glory, Vsevolod - who owns everything, Militsa - dear, Bogdan - given by God, Zlata - golden, Yaroslav - glorifying Yaril.
Nowadays, we turn to the origins of Russian history, remembering the wonderful names of the ancient Slavs who became part of it.
Increasingly, young parents call their children sonorous Slavic names, filled with deep meaning and promising good destinies for our children.
How many Russian people in Russia have a native Russian or Slavic name?
The most attractive and endlessly interesting word for a person is his name. But many know practically nothing about the meaning of Russian and Slavic names. Moreover, with minor exceptions, they do not know the Russian and Slavic names themselves. Artificially created leapfrog has reigned on this issue for many centuries.
Take any dictionary directory of so-called “Russian names” - and you will find almost one percent Russian there. The commonly used names now Elena, Irina, Anna, Raisa, Victor, Semyon, Ilya, Veniamin, Nikolai, Peter, Pavel, Sergei, Andrey, Alexey, Alexander, Dmitry are not Russian.
It comes to the point that, for example, in the dictionary “Slavic mythology from A to Z” (published under the patronage of N.I. Tolstoy) one of the characters Slavic mythology declared... Judas (an extensive article is dedicated to him). Truly, everything has been turned upside down! Those who have read this dictionary, do you really think that Judas is originally a Slavic character?
The ancient Egyptians believed that a name was closely related to personality. The nameless being could not be presented to the gods. In the pre-Christian world, where all natural phenomena were deified, everything inhabiting it, all things, not a single created thing existed without a name.
A person who did not have a name was in a worse position from the point of view of divine powers than the most insignificant inanimate object. Perpetuating the name of the father (grandfather, immediate relatives) is the first filial and family duty. And keeping the tombs in good condition, allowing one to read the names of those who lie in them, was considered Ancient Egypt one of the most commendable deeds.
A person's name is eternal. It is no coincidence that we remember by name even those who died a long time ago, those (ancestors) about whom we remember almost nothing except their name. The Upanishads say: “When a person dies, what does not leave him? - Name. Truly the name is endless... with its help he gains an endless world.”
God created people, dividing them into tribes and nationalities; every people created by God preserved and protected the core of their culture, their beliefs, their integrity genetic code a kind of tribe.
One of the strong defenses against any foreign invasion that changes the genetic apparatus, destroying the foundations and integrity of consciousness, was national naming, the nickname of people with words from their native language. Even the words of the “lowest” series, paradoxically, protected the clan and people from loss of self-awareness, and therefore from death, not to mention the sublime, full of energy, strength, spiritually binding names, of which there were many.
What are these treasured Slavic and Russian names? Here are not only the famous Vladimir, Svyatoslav, Boris, Vladislav, Vsevolod, Vyacheslav, Gleb, Mstislav, Rostislav, Yuri, Yaropolk, Svetlana, Lyudmila, but also names excommunicated from us by Christianity; now they are like “unknown countries” - names that we now read almost as foreign: Borislav, Boyan, Bryachislav, Bogumir, Bravlin, Burivoy, Vratislav, Vyshan, Vratimir, Vseslav, Vysheslav, Godimir, Gostyata, Gostomysl, Gremislav, Dabrogez, Daksha, Dorozh, Daroslav, Der-zhikrai, Dobrava, Dobrovit, Dobromir, Dobroslav, Dragomir, Druzhina, Eruslan, Zhdan, Zhdanimir, Zhdislav, Zavid, Zvanimir, Zvenets, Zvenislav, Zemomysl, Zoremir, Istr, Mstislav, Istok, Spark, Istoma, Izbava, Kolovrat, Kresimir, Krepimir and many others that you will find in this “Dictionary”. These names, for the most part, have fairly clear semantics and a familiar structure.
In Ancient Rus' there was a name culture. U common people It was customary for up to a year, three or seven years (different regions of the Slavic-Russian world have their own traditions) to hide the child’s name from evil forces, evil spirits, the evil eye, death, since it is a kind of code: whoever owns it has influence on the bearer of the name . Remember: knowing the name made it possible to create conspiracies and cause damage. And the baby, with his still fragile soul and consciousness, was not able to resist evil or protect himself.
Therefore, for the time being, children were called “temporary” names: First, Tretyak, Baby, Boy, Man, Lesser, Big, Baba (looks like a grandmother), Grandfather (looks like a grandfather), Seed; Nezvan, Zvan, Zhdan, Nejdan, Found, Profit - depending on the circumstances of birth; Screamer, Loudmouth, Silent, Nozzle, Budilko, Crybaby, Sleepy, Talker, Piven, Nightingale, Cuckoo - depending on the behavior of the baby; Stolen, Bought, Not Ours, Not Good, Nekras - deceptive names; Death, Mara, Marya, Vuk, Wolf, Bear - deceptive names to intimidate evil spirits, etc.
During the ritual of cutting one's hair for the first time at one, three, or seven years of age, a person was given a new, permanent name. By this time, he had already managed to somehow express himself, his character, and received the name of his ancestor accordingly: if he was warlike - the name of a hero ancestor, if he was kind and affectionate - a peaceful, gentle, loving name. At the same time, a special sacred ritual of cleansing the child with the fire of a fire or stove took place. The ceremony was performed by one of the oldest women of the family. Do you remember fairy tales for children, where Baba Yaga (the ancestor) “bake” a child on a wooden shovel for baking bread, briefly sticking him into a huge oven three times? They reflect an ancient ritual. Alas, due to the gradual demonization of national images by the Christianized consciousness, Baba Yaga now appears to us as an ugly evil witch.
It happened that the name was changed upon reaching adulthood, entering military age, upon becoming a Magi, upon recovery from serious illness or other rescue from the clutches of death. But sometimes “temporary” names for some reason remained with the person forever, sometimes even with a new name, as a clarification: Tonkoy Skomorokh, Subota Oster, Seven Nalivaiko. There have been cases when a person had three names: First Dobrynya, call Chernobrovets...
The names of those who married in old age (those who married more than four times, as having exceeded the “legal” number of marriages for one life) were changed. A mystical meaning was invested in renaming: a different name - a different fate.
There were also certain prohibitions. It was impossible to duplicate the name of those living in the house (therefore, they often turned to the names of grandfathers and great-grandfathers). They avoided assigning the name of a deceased child to a new one. More often they gave the name “grandfather”, since it was believed that a person chooses his fate after a generation. Later - in the Middle Ages and in the 18th-19th centuries - children were also given their father's names.
Everything changed with the reign of Christianity in Rus': chronicles were copied or destroyed and literary monuments, were aggressively forced out national names. Dead (mostly) names from dead languages (Hebrew, Ancient Greek, Latin) belonging to Christian martyrs and prophets poured into Rus': Nathanael, Eustropia, Agathangel, Malachi, Iliria, Glyceria, Mastridia, Yehudiel, Misail, etc. (look at the list of names included in the pre-revolutionary church calendar). Alien names were declared correct, but fatherly nicknames were declared incorrect.
Slavic natural names began to be called “ungodly”, “heretical”, “pagan”, “demonic”, “satanic”, “wolf”, etc. The ancestors of the Russian people, their parents, the history of the family and people, their consciousness, and traditions were relegated to an infinitely distant place. The church calendar - “saints” - included less than two dozen Slavic names, while there were hundreds of alien names - Jewish, Greek, Roman...
Old Russian, Old Slavic names, with their ancient, pan-Indo-European roots (each of them, being a target mantra, had a special sacred meaning, pronouncing it entailed specific consequences on a subtle, mystical level), were replaced by Byzantine and Jewish ones, carrying a different essence and destiny.
Judge for yourself: was it necessary (and if necessary, then to whom and why) relatives historical names Bogsha, Bogun, Bogunka, Bogush, Bozh, Bogdan, Bozhedar, Bogolep, the meaning of which is completely clear, change the Hebrew names Ananias, Barachi, Elezar, Ezekiel, Jeremiah, Joachim, John, Joel, Malachi, Manuel, Misail, to the same meaning, Michael, Micah, Nathanael; or, accordingly, in Greek - Ambrose, Diodorus, Diodotus, Dorotheus, Dositheus, Hierotheus, Matthew, Minsitheus, Timothy, Theagenes, Theognis, Theognos, Theodore, Theodorit, Theodosius, Theodotus, Theodochos, Theoktyrist, Theoktist, Theona, Theopemit, Theoprepius , Feostirikt, Theotekan, Theophilus, Thespesius, Christopher (all of the listed examples of “foreign” names are borrowed from the pre-revolutionary “saints”)?
Is it any wonder that, despite the efforts of the church, many of these names - sound monsters - were never accepted by the people. The replacement was purely ideological. Its goal is the destruction of Russian and Slavic names as part of national identity.
Christian ideologists wrote that a translated name (the same meaning, but in a foreign language) “loses its power in charms.” Stopping to charm us powerful wealth native consonances and attract with a clear transparent meaning, the name ceases to be the “Word of Power”, turns into a cold sign of convention, officialdom, not carrying anything dear to the heart.
These purely mechanical names can just as easily be replaced by camp numbers (and now - tax code or code plastic card), which happened (and is happening!) in millions and millions of cases. Depersonalized people became even more depersonalized and appeared before God “in the bright space of the sky” as strangers (others) or nameless victims of the forces of destruction.
It was impossible to choose a church name; it was “set” depending on the birthday. At the same time, the “establishment” of a name was perceived as something fatal and therefore could bring happiness, and more often (the name of a martyr) - misfortune to the named.
It turned out like Gogol’s story “The Overcoat”: “The parent was given the choice of any of three...: Mokia, Sossia, or name the child in the name of the martyr Khozdazat. “No,” thought the deceased, the names are all the same.” To please her, they turned the calendar in a different place; Three names came out again: Trifilliy, Dula and Varakhisiy. “This is a punishment,” said the old woman, “what are all the names; I, truly, have never heard of such ones. Let it be Varadat or Varakhisiy, otherwise Trifilliy and Varakhisiy.” They also turned the page and came out: Pavsikakiy and Vakhtisiy... “If so, let it be better to be called like his father. The father was Akakiy, so let the son be Akakiy.” This is how Akaki Akakievich came to be.”
The poor woman, overwhelmed by the foreignness implanted by the interventionists, decided to return to the old tradition. However, in the 19th century, this soil was already contaminated, the father’s and grandfather’s Slavic-Russian names were trampled down even earlier, uprooted from the memory and consciousness of subsequent generations of descendants, and Akaki Akakievich became double, and if we remember “the third name - in the space of the sky,” then and a triple martyr on this Earth, which Gogol showed with all the power of his talent.
The name is very informative. It speaks about the tasks and capabilities of a person, is the protection of its carrier, part of its biological and astral code. A name can inspire a person and motivate him to do great things, or it can make him suffer and suffer.
“Pseudonyms” of the martyrs of the Christian International flooded the Russian soil. The choice of these “pseudonyms” created an entire martyr nation - from serfdom to Soviet camps, decossackization, dispossession, de-peasantization. A wave of martyrdom swept over the church itself (which had once eradicated Rus' “with fire and sword,” often destroying their names along with their bearers): thousands of priests were killed, churches were destroyed or turned into warehouses, and colonies of prisoners were placed in monasteries (as was the case, for example, in Solovki, in Suzdal, where the grave of Prince Pozharsky) or, in best case scenario, orphanages.
The thought was implanted in the consciousness of the descendants of the heroes, to whom God gave the most extensive land in the world: we must repeat the path of the martyrs, to be slaves. As a result, people turned out to be slaves, but not of God, but slaves of the international that flooded Rus' - and not only the Christian one. Before the revolution, there was an ironic saying: mom is a Turk, dad is a Greek, and I am a Russian.
The name - finely woven matter - carries within itself fateful patterns. There are examples of how Christian Rus' the names of the martyrs found their bearers. The life of the common people, not included in the chronicles, is difficult to trace over generations, but the names of princes, kings and their fates are known.
For some time, the name John (in Russian - Ivan) turned out to be popular among royal names. Ivan the Terrible himself was an orphan and barely survived. His son Ivan was killed (not everyone believes in the story of the king’s murder of a reasonable and suitable heir to the throne). Ivan, the son of Marina Mnishek, nicknamed “the little crow”, was hanged at the age of five.
Peter I's brother, Ivan Alekseevich, co-ruler on the throne, was forgotten and disappeared. The infant Tsar John Antonovich reigned for only a few days, and when, as a result, palace coup Elizaveta Petrovna was on the throne, the baby was sent to the fortress, where he was subsequently killed. The kings no longer called their heirs John. ...
Peter I, it is assumed, did not die a natural death. His grandson, the teenager Peter II, suddenly died, allegedly from a cold. Peter III, who reigned about three years, was deposed by Catherine II and later killed. The kings no longer called their heirs Peter.
The Alexeis, after the father of Peter I, also experienced misfortunes: the son of Peter I, Alexei, called by his “grandfather’s name” and raised by conservative boyars, was executed by his father. And two centuries later, Nicholas II named his son Alexei. His death (along with his family) became the death of the entire dynasty...
Alexander I, who defeated the European International and banned Freemasonry, either died or secretly went into the world and disappeared. Alexander II the Liberator was killed by terrorists. Alexander III, a reasonable and intelligent ruler, died mysterious death in the prime of life.
The monstrous deaths and murders of Andrei Bogolyubsky, Tsarevich Dmitry, and Paul I once and for all discouraged the kings from calling their heirs Andrei, Dmitry, and Paul.
The replacement of native names did not happen immediately. For a long time (until the 14th century, and in some cases until the 17th century), Russians were given “grandfather” names and nicknames, defined as “worldly”, “Russian”, “princely” (“princely”), “natural”, “born” ” (“by nature”), “named” (“advertised”, “recommended”, “called”, “by name”, “verbal”, “that is”) - and Christian, or “prayerful”.
The people resisted Christianization, having a hard time parting with natural names, but then it was dangerous to argue with the church.
Natural names were used everywhere, and Christian newcomers were used in business papers, state documents, and indicated at death, so that there was an opportunity to remember the deceased in church. But from written monuments it is clear that even in the 13th-14th centuries they were also commemorated by natural Russian names. Communication with the dead was carried out through “calls” and a funeral meal. The Church, being unable to eradicate these pre-Christian customs, adopted them and now uses them as its own. At the same time, Christians condemned public commemorations:
In childhood, many read “The Tale of Tsar Saltan...” by Pushkin. Having never encountered the name Saltan, exotic for the 20th century, many thought that it too was a fairy tale. But in the 15th-17th centuries, dozens of Saltans lived in the southwest of Rus'. Pushkin did not study history using modern textbooks.
We were sure: non-Russian names - Ratmir, Ratman, Nesmeyana, Milonega... And Ivan, we were convinced, was a Jewish name (from “John”). At the same time, for some reason Jews do not name their children Ivan. And the Russians, who received John according to the calendar, willingly dissembled, replacing the alien combination of sounds with the native ancient “Ivan” (a common Indo-European version of “Van”). Vani, Vanyusha are ubiquitous in Rus'. There were entire villages - hundreds of Ivanovs, but not Ioannovs.
Maria is a Jewish name. But the Slavs had their own similar: Mara, Marya, Mor - “death”. The Slavs also gave children (before their first tonsure) deceptive “protective” names: Death, Marya, Wolf, Vuk...
It is very accurately noted: a name can be “overwhelmingly majestic” for “this time.” The names Ostromir, Osmomysl, Zemomysl, Derzhikrai, Bravlin, Burivoy, Zvenislav, Mstislav, Kolovrat, Sudislav, Tvorimir seem unbearably majestic now. Next to them, jargon that primitivizes the Russian language, with the words “damn”, “dude”, “moron”, “cool” (and even worse!) is inappropriate. It’s another thing if you say: “Vitka, Syomka, Temka... - dudes”; “Antoshka, let’s go dig potatoes!”
Today many Russians - alas! - they have lost their sense of native words, native names, not to mention the ancient meanings of native concepts. This was preceded and facilitated by the constant - from century to century - falsification of Russian and world history. The militant trampling under unified soles of everything unique in all countries does not pass without leaving a trace, and now uniforms and camouflage are passed off as “ universal human values" And the name is part of the national consciousness (and a very subtle part!) and the fate of the people.
While you're using it church calendar, it seems that few Slavic names have reached us, but it is worth delving into written monuments - chronicles, letters, contracts, bills of sale, birch bark letters and notes, inscriptions on coins, swords, spindle whorls, pots, brothers, stones, crosses, etc. ., - as you see the sea of spilled diversity of names and nicknames of Russians and Slavs.
IN lately, the desire of Russian people for original Slavic names is returning. Although there are not many of them yet total number, only 5 percent.
A short list of ancient Russian and Slavic names
In our century, educated parents are paying more and more attention to Old Church Slavonic names, giving them to their children. Thus, they return to the original Russian traditions that have existed in Rus' since ancient times in naming.
Old names in new times
New sound in modern world acquire the names Vsevolod and Milana, Mstislav and Darina. Such a keen interest of modern residents in rare, long-unused ancient Slavic names is not surprising. When looking for a name for their child, parents strive to make it original and unusual. In addition, they want the baby’s name to be sonorous and poetic. In addition to the above, modern parents do not forget about the content and semantics of the name.
The Slavs used to give their children names with meaning. At the same time, the name must have only positive energy. Ancient Slavic names meet all these requirements. Russian people intuitively understand their meaning, and the beauty with which they sound will not leave anyone indifferent. Ancient Slavic names (male and female) today are considered by many parents as best names for your children.
Double naming
A name determines a person's destiny. It serves as the key to his inner world. Ancients Slavic tribes adhered to the tradition of double naming, which was based on the belief in the mystical connection between the name and the person to whom it was given. It is no coincidence that in Rus' a person had two names: one was false - for everyone, and the other secret - for himself and his closest friends. Names were supposed to serve as protection from evil spirits and bad people. Often the first false Slavic name was given to those who were purposefully unattractive (Zloba, Kriv, Byaka, Nekras, Likho).
It was believed that a name is the key to a person, and without knowing the essence of an individual, it is much more difficult to harm him. The ritual of secondary naming was performed upon reaching adolescence, when all the main character traits had already been formed, and it was already possible to judge which of them had become predominant. Based on these traits, the name was given.
The meaning of ancient Slavic names
Let's analyze the ancient Slavic names and their meanings.
According to their meaning, Old Church Slavonic names are conventionally divided into several groups:
- Names that repeat names various representatives flora and fauna (Raven, Eagle, Walnut). These days such names are not used.
- Old Slavonic names, reflecting various traits of human character. For example, Veselin can mean “cheerful”, and the name Khrabr means “courageous”; Dobrolyub means “loving and kind.” In the modern world, the names of this group have become widespread.
- Names relating to various mythical characters. These were mainly the names of ancient Slavic deities. So, Lada is the Slavic goddess of love, Yarilo is the Slavic god of the sun.
- Interesting ancient Slavic names indicating the order in which a child was born in the family. The logic was completely simple. The first son received the name Pervush, the second son was called Vtorak, the third - Tretyak, and so on.
For a more detailed study of Slavic names and their meanings, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the following lists.
Men's names
Ancient Slavic names of boys and their meaning:
- Bajan. It means "desired child."
- Belogov. It means "enlightened".
- Borislav. It is believed that this is interpreted as "fighting for glory."
- Vsevolod. The interpretation of this name is “knowing everything.”
- Radiant. Means “radiant, luminous.”
- Radimir. The meaning of the name is “rejoicing in the world, caring for the world.”
- Svyatopolk. This means “commands the holy regiment.”
- Trojan. The meaning is "third".
- Chedomir. Derived from two words: “peace” and “child”.
- Yarema. Explained as “bearing a yoke.”
Women's names
Ancient Slavic female names and their meanings:
- Bogdana means “given by God himself”;
- Faith. It means “keeping faithful”;
- Dalina. Means "far";
- Christmas tree. The name comes from the name of the tree - spruce;
- Zlata. Interpreted as “gold-colored”;
- Lana. Means "sweetheart";
- Lyubina. It is derived from the word “love”;
- Milada. Interpreted as “sweetheart”;
- Stanislava. The meaning is "holy glory";
- Yuna. Derived from the word “young”.
Two-basic Slavic names and their meaning
One of the largest groups of Slavic names are names with two stems. Until the era of Christianity began, the names of this group were most widespread.
Many names used by the Slavs are made up of 2 basics. For example, the name Lubomir is considered to be a derivative of two words - “to love” and “peace”, and Boguslav is a derivative of “glory” and “god”. It sounds very beautiful and at the same time the name has an absolutely clear meaning. It is thanks to this that Slavic names have received a second life in our time, becoming very popular among their contemporaries. Most often, these names are given to children born in Poland, Ukraine, Serbia, Bulgaria and the Czech Republic.
These names are divided into two subgroups. The main group includes two-basic names (Tikhomir, Svyatoslav, Ratibor, Dobrozhir, Gostomysl, Yaropolk, Velimudr, Vsevolod, Bogdan, Lyubomila, Dobrogneva), and the second group contains names that are derived from the names of the main group (Dobrynya, Svyatosha, Ratisha, Tishilo , Yarilka, Putyata, Miloneg).
History of Slavic names
Without a doubt, a significant part is connected with the names of people cultural life and formation folk traditions. In Russia, with the advent of Christianity, ancient Slavic names were almost completely forgotten. There were even lists of ancient Slavic names that were prohibited by the Christian Church. The reasons for what is happening are quite easy to guess. Some of the names (Yarilo, Lada) were the names of ancient Slavic gods. Some of them formed a group of people who, after the baptism of Rus', tried to promote the restoration of the Old Slavonic cult and traditions.
Today in Russia Slavic names are not in fashion. They are called only 5% of babies born. This makes Russian culture poorer. Although ancient Slavic names (male) are undoubtedly truly Russian.
Propaganda of Slavic names is of great importance. People are trying to preserve ancient Slavic female names, full list which can be found in special publications.
Some of the names are very popular. Let's talk about two of them.
The meaning of the name Bogdan
Bogdan often becomes the late and only boy, the fruit of long expectations. Parents, sometimes regardless of their wishes, call those children who were born after great anxieties and fears this way. In infancy, Bogdan is prone to colds. At the same time, the mother, concerned about her son’s health, does not deny him anything.
The role of the father in upbringing is almost not felt. The child becomes attached to his mother, jealous of almost everyone. He lacks sociability, so he doesn’t get along very well with his peers. IN school years Bogdan is friends with children who enjoy authority among his comrades and who are able to stand up for him. The grades in the subjects are not very good. Despite the presence of abilities, natural laziness, to which Bogdan is prone, interferes. True, laziness becomes dull over time.
In adulthood, Bogdan is a calm man with good self-esteem. He strives to get well in life and make a career. A man is capable of achieving heights in any specific specialty that does not require improvisation.
In the family, Bogdan wants to be the unquestioned leader. He likes his wives to be submissive and allow him to show his power. Such categoricalness manifests itself not only in relationships with his wife, but also in communication with colleagues and acquaintances. Having had too much alcohol, Bogdan can get involved in an argument on any occasion, without listening to his opponent’s arguments. At the same time, he has many character traits that turn him into good husband. For example, he shows persistence in seeking additional income, being frugal in his expenses. Bogdan likes to spend money only on vacations for the whole family.
The meaning of the name Radmila
Parents continue to choose Radmila - this is one of the most popular names. It combines two words: joyful and sweet. Despite the fact that the girl has a calm character, you should not leave her alone. Because of her developed imagination, it is not easy to predict what will come to her mind when she is left to her own devices.
Predisposed to colds and other infectious diseases. She is absolutely not afraid of dogs. Regardless of the size of the animals, he boldly approaches them and pets them.
Radmila asks adults a lot of different, sometimes unchildish questions that can confuse them. He enjoys communicating with strangers, since parents are sometimes tired of answering numerous questions. Radmila retains her sociability throughout her life. Radmila does not always experience pleasure when she finds herself in the center of someone else's attention. She is characterized by authority, but this trait makes her a potential leader.
Such ancient Russian names have become widespread in at the moment. Names have a long history, and it doesn't seem to be ending anytime soon.
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 Slavic name was deliberately unattractive (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 plant world (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.
LIST OF SLAVIC NAMES
Bazhen is a desired child, desired.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 - caring for the world.
Berislav - one who takes glory, who cares about glory.
Berislava is the female form of the name 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.
Bogolyub - one who loves God.
From this name arose the surname: Bogolyubov.
Bogomil - dear to God.
The name also has meaning: Bohumil.
Bozhidar - gifted by God.
Bozhidara is the female form of the name Bozhidar.
Boleslav - illustrious.
Historical figure: Boleslaw I - Polish king.
Boleslava is the female form of the name 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 the female form of the name 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 feminine 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 the female form of the name 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.
Velimira is the female form of the name Velimir.
Velimudr - knowledgeable.
Velislav - great glory, most famous.
Velislava is the female form of the name Velislav.
Abbreviated names: Vela, Velika, Wieliczka.
Wenceslaus - dedicator to glory, crowned with glory.
Wenceslaus is the female form of the name Wenceslaus.
Faith is 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 Red Sun - Prince of Novgorod, Grand Duke Kyiv.
Vladimir is the female form of the name 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 Vasilievich - from the family of Yaroslavl princes.
Voislava is the female form of the name 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 - beloved by everyone.
Vsemil is the feminine form of the name 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.
Vseslav 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 famous, 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 progenitor of the Vyatichi.
Godoslav - The name also has meaning: Godlav. Historical figure: Godoslav is the prince of the Bodriči-Rarogs.
Goluba 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 the female form of the name Granislav.
Gremislav - famous.
Gudislav is a renowned 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 - kind and loving.
From this name came the surname: Dobrolyubov.
Dobromil is kind and sweet.
Dobromila is the feminine 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.
Dobromira 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 the female form of the name 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.
Druzhina is a comrade.
It also matters common noun: Friend. From these names came the surnames: Druzhinin, Drugov, Drunin.
Ruff -
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.
Zlatotsveta - golden-flowered.
Short name: Zlata.
Anger is one of the "negative" names.
From this name came the surnames: Zlobin, Zlovidov, Zlydnev.
Izbygnev
Izyaslav - the one who took glory.
Historical figure: Izyaslav Vladimirovich - Prince of Polotsk, ancestor of the Polotsk princes.
Sincere - sincere.
The name also has meaning: Iskra.
Iskra is the feminine form of the name Iskren.
Istislav - glorifying the truth.
Exhaustion - languid (possibly associated with difficult childbirth).
From this name came the surnames: Istomin, Istomov.
Casimir - showing the world.
Kazimir - the female form of the name Kazimir.
Koschey is thin and bony.
From this name came the surnames: Koshcheev, Kashchenko.
Krasimir - beautiful and peaceful
Krasimira is the female form of the name 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 - praising 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 ray of light.
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 - loving world.
Lyubomir is the feminine form of the name Lyubomir.
Inquisitive - someone who loves to think.
Luboslav - lover of glory.
Lyudmil is nice to people.
Lyudmila is the female form of the name Lyudmil.
Historical figure: Lyudmila - Czech princess.
Mal - 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.
Mieczysław - 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 glorifying.
Short name: Miloneg.
Miloslava is the female form of the name Miloslav.
Peaceful - peace-loving.
From this name came the surname: Mirolyubov.
Miroslav - glorifying the world.
Miroslava is the female form of the name 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.
Overexposure - very light.
Historical figure: Peresvet - warrior of the Battle of Kulikovo.
Putimir - reasonable and peaceful
Putislav - praising intelligently.
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 is someone 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 - one who cares 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 defender.
Ratmir is the defender of peace.
Rodislav - glorifying family.
Rostislav - growing fame
Historical figure: Rostislav Vladimirovich - Prince of Rostov, Vladimir-Volynsky; Tmutarakansky; The ancestor of the princes of Galicia and Volyn.
Rostislava is the female form of the name Rostislav.
Sbyslava
Svetislav - glorifying light.
The name also has 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 - seeing the light, perspicacious.
The name also has meaning: Sventovid. The name of the Western Slavic God.
Svetozar - illuminating with light.
Svetozar is the female form of the name 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 of Kiev.
Svyatoslav - sacred glory.
Short name: Saint. Historical figure: Svyatoslav I Igorevich - Prince of Novgorod and Grand Duke of Kiev.
Svyatoslav is the female form of the name Svyatoslav.
Slawomir is a peace-glorifying person.
Nightingale is a personified name for the animal world.
From this name came the surnames: Solovey, Soloviev. Legendary personality: Nightingale Budimirovich - a hero from epics.
Catfish 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 the female form of the name 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 - the creator of the world.
Tihomir is 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.
Caslav - aspiring to glory.
Chaslava is the female form of the name Chaslav.
The name also has meaning: Cheslava.
Chernava - dark-haired, dark-skinned
The name also has meaning: 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 - 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 the female form of the name Yaroslav.