Bava - slow
Bagonya - wild rosemary
Bagro - meaning unclear, possibly from "crimson"
Bajan - adored, desired: from “bajati” - to desire
Bazhen something same
Bayko - talker
Bakan - crimson paint from the worm,
Bakota - joker
Bakula - Same
Bakunya - talkative
Balda - club, mallet. A large blacksmith's hammer is called a "buldoy". Bogatyr from a Russian fairy tale.
spoiled - spoiled, perhaps also that oh "baliya" - doctor
Balomir -“traditional healer” fits the meaning
Balosyn - doctor's son
Balui - mushroom
Balsha - diminutive of names with the stem “Balo”
Ram - ram. The custom of calling people “animal” names comes from ancient times and is common among all Indo-European tribes. For example, Wolf (wolf) among the Germans; Agnes (Sheep) among the Romans; Phocas (Seal) among the Greeks, etc. One can only assume that people took the name of the beast - the patron saint of the tribe (clan). The ram was first mentioned in 1249 in Polish sources.
Barvin - painted, colored. Periwinkle is a burial plant, coffin grass.
Barma - mumbler. The name of a Russian architect of the 16th century, one of the builders of the Christian St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow.
Barnim -(slow). “Barry” - delay, make someone hesitate. Barnim I - West Pomeranian prince.
fable - fabulous: from “fables” - fairy tale. Voivode of Moscow, who led the army against the Novgorodians in 1456.
Basco - Handsome
Batash - from “batat” - swing your legs
Batura - stubborn (Ryazan dialect)
Father - perhaps the same as Batash
Bahar - storyteller, liar
Bayan - narrator, storyteller; from “bayati” - to tell.
Bdigost - looking out for guests
Bedislav - glorious in misfortune. The name of one of the princes who suppressed the uprising of slaves in the Novgorod region in the 9th century.
Bejan - running
Without anger - angerless
Friendless - without friends
Bezman - meaning unclear
Without a place - meaning unclear
Beznos - noseless
Disgrace - ugly
Without fail - unaltered
Bezruk - armless
Bezson - sleepless
Beleut - ide (fish)
Great - white, white-haired
Belimir - white (suspended) world
Belovolod -"the one whose power is sacred." White is a illuminated color. Belovolod Prosovich - the messenger who told the story. to Prince Svyatoslav Vsevolodovich about the defeat of Prince Igor Svyatoslavovich from the Polovtsians in 1185.
Belovuk - white wolf, Serbian name
Beloglav - with a white head, gray
White-eye - the meaning is not entirely clear
Belogor - white (lit) mountain
Whiteness - distinguished guest
Belogub - having white (colorless) lips
Belozer - gyrfalcon (bird)
Belozor - white gaze, in contrast to the “black gaze”, i.e. evil eye
Beloslav - white (illuminated) and glorious
Belota - white
Belotur - white tour
Belous - having a white mustache
White Wolf - white wolves are considered the embodiment of spirits.
Bely Polyanin - a fabulous knight who taught Ivan Tsarevich military affairs.
Beloyar -"holy fury"
Belyay - light, white
Belyak - white
Belyan - white
Ben - pitchfork: perhaps a “sharp”, angry person
Berest - birch bark
Beresten - birch bark
Beriva- the meaning is unclear, it is impossible to determine the meaning of the stem “ber”
Beridrag- meaning unclear
Berimir- meaning unclear
Berislav- meaning unclear
Bermyata- heavy; from “pregnancy” - heaviness
Berne- log, berno (Bryansk dialect), diminutive Bernyata
Bersen- gooseberry
Vesco - perhaps from “demon” - evil spirit
Besson- sleepless
Bestuzh- shameless: from “stouzh” - shame
Bivoy- beating warriors. Beaver is a Czech warrior who defeated a huge boar with his bare hands.
Bilug- short for Belogost
Bilyud- hitting people
Blaginya- good-natured
Blagovest- good news
Thankful- good (good) gift
Blagolyub - loving goodness(good)
Blagomil- one to whom good is good (good)
Blagomir- kind (good) to the world. It is possible that Blagomir and Bogumir are one and the same person. Kvasura conveyed to Blagomir the secret of preparing surya (suryn).
Noble- noble, i.e. born to benefit people. Chief Editor newspaper "Advice of Baba Yaga".
Blagoslav- glorious in kindness, glorifying goodness
Grace- blissful
Blagokhran- keeping good (good)
Blagoyar- kind and ardent
Blessed- blessed
Blazhibor- meaning unclear. From “to bless” (to please) and “to fight”.
Blazhimir- meaning unclear
Blazhislav- meaning unclear. Perhaps “pleased with his fame.”
Blazhko- diminutive of names with the stem “Blago” and “Blazh”
Blazn- temptation
Blestan- brilliant
Blestovit- from “to shine” and “to soar” (to live, to inhabit)
Blizhik- related
Blizbor- meaning unclear
Blizgost- meaning unclear
Blizna- scar from a wound
Nearby- meaning unclear
Crap Damn, that's a very common name. Pancakes have served as ritual food since ancient times.
Fornication- lascivious
Dishes- guardian. This was the name of Tatishchev’s governor Yaropolk ((©luda), who betrayed his sovereign. After which in his name “yu” in people's memory replaced by "y".
Beaver- beaver, sacred animal of the Aryans. “The soul of a beaver is equal to the souls of 100 righteous people”(Avesta).
Beaver- beaver-like
Bobrok- the same as Beaver. Voivode of Prince Dmitry Donskoy, Bebrok Volynets, participant in the Battle of Kulikovo.
Bobrynya- the same as Beaver
Bobyr- from “beaver” - to wander through water or swamp
Bogovlad- one who owns (something) from God, a divine ruler who rules (over someone) by the will of God
Bogodey- from “gods” and “actions”; godly, doing something to please the gods.
Bogolep- pleasing (sculpted) to the gods " Bogolyub, beloved by the gods
Bogomil- dear to the gods. High Priest of the Slovenians at the end of the 10th century. He led the resistance of the Novgorodians to the army of the baptists of Dobryniya Putyata.
Praying Mantis - praying to the gods. The word “to pray” in ancient times had the meaning of “to make a sacrifice.”
Bogomyak - from “gods” and “myakshiti”: literally: “the gods softened” (had mercy)
Bogorod- born after a request to the gods
Boguvid- the one whom God sees (notices)
Boguzhiv- one who is alive thanks to God
God's revenge- avenging god
Bogumil- dear God
Bogumir- at peace with the gods. According to the “Book of Veles” - the progenitor of some Slavic tribes (Krivichi, Drevlyans, Polyans, Northerners, Rus)
Bohun- “bogun” - a long pole placed on racks: nets are hung on them for drying. Also a wild rosemary plant.
Bogurad- caring for God
Boguslav- glorifying God
Boguval- praising God. Bohuchwal (d. 1253), bishop of Poznan, wrote Polish chronicles before 1252.
Bogush- diminutive of names with the stem “God”
Bogsha- abbreviation of names with the stem “God”
Bodan- (prickly) Serbian prince of the 11th century who conquered Bosnia
Bodalo- spear, spear.
Boden- a tool for striking.
Boeslav- glorious in battle
God- God's. An abbreviation of names with the stem “Bozh”, “God”.
Bozhan- Same
Bozhedar- God's gift
Bozheiko- diminutive of names with the stem “God”
Bozen- God's
Bozhedom- God's house
Bozeslav- praising the gods
Bozhetech- God's consolation
Bozhidar- God's gift. Bozidar Vukovic was a Serbian publisher who lived in Venice in the 16th century.
Divine- God's warrior
Bozhibor- fighting for the gods
Bozhimir- God's peace
Bozhirad- caring for the gods
Bozhko- diminutive of names with the stem “God”, “God”
God - Same
Boyborz- quick battle
The battle - fight, warlike, fighter
Boydan- warlike
Boykan- lively
Boyko- fighter
Bolebor- bigger (better) fighter
Bolegord- more proud
Bolegost- greater merchant
Sick- the one who is more ferocious
Painful place- the one who took the most revenge
Bolemil- cuter
Bolemir- more peaceful
Bolemysl- more thoughtful. Word think in ancient times had the meaning of “defeating the beast by cunning.” Myslivets- hunter; a person who knows how to kill an animal.
Bolerad- more caring (about someone) Bolechest, more honest
Boleslav- more glorious
Bolorev, according to the “Book of Veles”, Bolorev defeated and killed Vinitar, the king of the Goths (according to B. Kresen, Bolorev is Balamber)
Bolshak - big
Bonyata - meaning unclear Borai, meaning unclear Borzivoy, fast warrior
Borzygaard - from “greyhound” (fast) and “proud”
Borzirat - fast warrior
Boreyko - it is possible that this is a diminutive of names with the stem “Boron”.
Borzhivoy - Czech pronunciation of the name Borivoj. Czech prince of the 9th century. The first Czech Christian prince.
Borzosmysl -"quick-thinking", quick-witted
Borzun - fast, quick
Greyhounds - fast. Possibly short for Borzosmysl
Borivit - from “fight” and “dwell”
Borignev - suppressed anger
Borivoy - conqueror of warriors. Novgorod prince of the 9th century, who fought with the Varangians. Gostomysl's father.
Bori l - struggling (South Slavic, name)
Borim - short for Borimir
Borimir - peace fighter
Boripolk - victorious regiment
Boris - short for Borislav
Borislav - fighting for glory. Prince of the Baltic Slavs
Boritekh - enjoying the fight
Borich - upland, forest
Borko - abbreviation for names with the stem "boron"
Borkun - perhaps from “wrestle”, “kick” - to fight with something.
Borna - the same as Borich.
Borovin - lingonberry: from “borovin” - lingonberry. “There are hogs in the grove, as if there were a sage...” (VK I.Ka).
Boroday - bearded
Boroslav - glorifying forest Or “glorifying the struggle”
Borten - bee hole, bee hole
Boru glory - gloriously fighting. Prince Boru Slav is mentioned in the Book of Veles (VK III 25).
Boruta - evil spirit, forest sorcerer. The name is a talisman. The evil spirit Boruta lived in Poland under the ruins of Lengitsky Castle, guarding countless treasures.
Borut - tribal elder from the Khorutan tribe (8th century). It was from this family that the prince was chosen.
Boryat - struggling. Possibly a diminutive of Borislav. Botko, knocking, pounding (South Slavic, name)
Botuk - fat man; from “boteti” - to get fat. Hence the “tops”
Bochar - stork or cooper
Boscha - hangover; from “bost” - to butt
Boyan - fighter. Singer-storyteller from “The Tale of Igor’s Campaign”
Bravlin - sometimes spelled Bravalin, Brawly: perhaps from “hog” - a goblin possessed by an evil spirit. Or “warlike,” which is most likely.
Braga- mash, fermented malt, a very common name. Diminutive Brazhko.
Brazd - furrow
Branen - military
Branibor - victorious in battles, or a protective forest.
Branivoy - fighting warrior
Braniwolf - fighting wolf
Branilyub - battle lover
Branim - short for Branimir
Branimir - fighting for peace
Branipolk - fighting for the regiment. Perhaps it also meant “fighting on the march.”
Branirad - rejoicing in battle
Branislav - won glory in battle
Branitech - enjoys battles
Branko - warlike; from “abuse” - battle, war. Diminutive of names with the stem "bran".
Brankovan - warlike
Branosud - legal duel
Brativoy - gathering warriors
Bratilo- diminutive of Bratislava
Bratimir- collecting the world
Bratislava- taker of glory
Bratodrag - dear brother
Brotherlyub - loving brother
Bratomil - merciful to brother
Bratoneg - tender to brother
Bratorad - caring for brother
Bratoslav - glorious brothers
Bratsha - diminutive of names with the stem "Brother"
Brezan - dedicated to birch, or born in birch
Bremislav - meaning unclear. Perhaps the basis of "Burden" means pregnant - heaviness. Then it turns out to be “burdened with glory.”
Brenko - earthen, clay. Boyar of Dmitry Donskoy. .
Breslav - mortal glory
Bretislav - gained fame. Czech prince of the 11th century, who expelled sorcerers from his principality.
Brko - barbel; a short man from a Serbian fairy tale who had such a huge mustache that birds built 365 nests in it.
Brovka - edge
Bronivit - defender of life,
Bronislav - protecting glory, or “glorious with weapons, armor”
Bronuta - defender
Brusilo - slurred
Bryachislav - rattling (ringing) with glory. Prince of Rostov Bryachislav, together with Rurik, suppressed the uprising of Vadim in Novgorod in 864.
Budai - wakeful or lazy
Budan - lazy person
Budanko - lazy, diminutive of Budan
Budivit - meaning unclear
Boo diva - raising warriors. Or a name-wish: “Be a warrior!”
Budivolna - raising waves
Budigost - here perhaps the stem "wudi" has meaning be. Then the name can be interpreted as a wish to the newborn: “Be a guest in this world!”
Budilko - alarm; diminutive of Budilo
Woke up - awakening
Budimil - here, as in the case of the name Budigost, we are dealing with a name-wish: “Be sweet (loved)!”
Budimir - waking up the world, that is, the rooster. The rooster is the sacred bird of Semargl and Dazhbog.
Budislav - awakening glory
Budovets- builder
Budorad- the meaning is not entirely clear. Perhaps “caring (caring) about construction.”
There will be- an abbreviation for names with the stem “Bud”. Princess Olga owned the village of Budutino (all of Budutina).
Budy- awakened. Breadwinner and governor of Prince Yaroslav the Lame. Budy in 1012 mocked the Polish king Boleslav before the battle.
Buoy- violent (mad). The name of a prince from White Rus'.
Buignev - violent in anger
Buyko- diminutive of names with the stem “Buy”
Buimir- meaning unclear. In any case, not a “crazy world,” since the Slavs did not consider the world “sinful,” “crazy,” and “vicious.” The world is wonderful and life is wonderful. And life is made worse by those who strive to improve it only for themselves.
Buinoye- daredevil
Buysil- possessing violent (insane) strength
Bui-Tur- a wild tour. Nickname of Prince Vsevolod from The Tale of Igor's Campaign.
Buen-Byk - Raging Bull; an assertive and courageous person.
Bueslav - wild glory
Bulba - bubble, fat man
Bulyga - club
Boone - proud, arrogant person, rebel. Diminutive Bunya.
Bunislav - glorifying rebellion
Bunko- Same. Servant of Vasily II, Grand Duke of Moscow, who warned his master about the conspiracy.
Burivoy- “howl of the storm”, possibly “storm warrior”. Novgorod prince of the early 9th century, a descendant of Vladimir the Ancient in the ninth generation, Burivoy was a descendant of Prince Slaven and was the father of Gostomysl.
Brown- brown
Storm- storm. Burya the hero - son of a cow (from a fairy tale).
Bus - fog. In Sanskrit (an ancient Aryan language), "busa" also means fog. This is the name given to children born in bad weather (in fog), in bad weather. Bus (in another pronunciation Bos) was the prince of the Antes, a union of Slavic and other tribes in the northern Black Sea region. The Antes (as the Gothic historian Jordan called them; we don’t know what the alliance was actually called) repelled the attack of Germanarekh, king of the Christian Ostrogoths (reigned from 351 to 375 AD) and at the same time fought with Gulareh , king of the Gothic tribe Eru-lov (Heruli). An unexpected attack by the Huns (a union of Turkic, Indo-European and Finno-Ugric tribes) sweeps away both the Slavs and the Goths. Some of the Ant Slavs go to Novgorod lands. The grandson of Herm-nareh Amal Vinitar, in alliance with the Huns, in order to show his strength and preserve the Gothic state, makes several campaigns against the Slavs and kills Bus. “Amal Vinitarius... was defeated in the first skirmish, then he behaved more bravely and crucified their king named Boz with his sons and 70 noble people, so that the corpses of the hanged would double the fear of the conquered.”(Jordan, History of the Getae). According to Adyghe legend, sister Baksan (Busa) erected a monument to her brother on his grave-mound, made by Greek craftsmen. According to Sh.B. Nogmov, a researcher of Adygea, in the 19th century, on the monument one could make out the name of Baksan, written in Greek, and at the end the year, which shows that the monument was erected in the 4th century.
Buslay - born by a stork. Or a reveler, a daring fellow.
Busl - stork
Busowolf - Gray wolf
Butko - arrogant: from “buta” - arrogance
Bushui - raging
Bushui-Tour - raging tour. Tour - exterminated in mid-17th century century wild steppe bull.
Buyak - purebred bull. Name from Novgorod birch bark.
Buyan - violent
Bull - bull
Bulldog - bull killer
Bylyata - seasoned, experienced
Byslav - abbreviation for Zbyslav; very nice.
Bykhan - gingerbread
FEMALE NAMES
Many female names derived from male names are not listed.
Babura - butterfly
Bazhsna - desired; from “bajati” - to desire.
Trouble - trouble; name-amulet.
Bela - squirrel
Belawa - little white
Beloslava - white (dangling) glory.
Snow White - snow-white. The inscription on the spindle whorl is known: "Bring Her to the Dreams" those. “Take it to Snow White.”
Beliana - little white
Belyanitsa - little white
Birch - birch. A sacred tree among the Slavs, giving them strength.
Besputa - dissolute. A talisman name given by parents to protect against evil spirits.
Blagolyuba - loving good (good)
Blagomila - the one to whom good is good (good)
Blagusha - diminutive of names with the stem “Blag”
Blessed - blessed
Bogdana - given by the gods
Bogolepa - pleasing to the gods
Bogumila - dear to god
Boguslav - glorifying God
Bozhedana - given by the gods
Bozhedarka - God's gift. Diminutive of Bozhedar.
Bozhemila - dear to the gods
Bozena - God's Famous Czech storyteller Bozena Nemcova.
Bozheslava - God's glory
Bolenega - more tender
Boleslav - more glorious. Daughter of Svyatoslav I Vsevolodovich (1196-1252), Grand Duke of Vladimir (1246-1248).
Borislava - fighting for glory
Boyana - combat
Bratislava - taking glory
Bratomila - dear brothers
Breslav - gained fame
Bronislava - defending glory
Bryachislava - ringing with glory
Buga - Croatian name. From the Bug River or from "Bug" - bittern.
Budana - lazy person
Bueslava- wild glory
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 its meaning Old Slavonic names conditionally 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 about any issue, 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 this moment. Names have a long history, and it doesn't seem to be ending anytime soon.
In ancient times, when the parents of their daughter wanted to give her a name, they always looked first at the manifestations of her character traits, abilities, and craving for something specific. Slavic names for girls must necessarily reflect not only the purpose of the future mother and wife, but also some of their personal traits. If today more people choose names of foreign origin or from the Orthodox naming book, then earlier the Slavs relied on ritualism and even religious traditions. Beautiful Slavic names for girls were given according to personality. In the naming ceremony, the key role was played by the sorcerer conducting the ceremony. Subsequently, traditions changed, Slavic Russian names for girls began to be assigned at birth. Perhaps now the time has come when we can use rare Slavic names for girls?
According to cultural experts, the Slavs had never previously given names to their children from infancy. In addition, it was their habit to always name children or an adult person by several names. It still happens with us folk custom give nicknames to a person who already has a first name, patronymic and family surname.
Beautiful Slavic names for girls were assigned in adolescence. Destination for every girl played special role. It could be both personal and tribal, having family or community significance.
The first feature includes the child’s personal qualities that will remain with him for life. And to the second - social role future mother, wife, successor of the family. There is also a third meaning - this is the identification of a girl with one or another Goddess Slavic pantheon gods. Then the girl could unwittingly attract divine power to herself by just her name.
Features of Slavic names for girls
The original Slavic name for a girl is today considered a rare occurrence. People are already accustomed to naming girls with names of Greek, German, Roman and even English origin. It is also popular today to name children from the church Orthodox naming book. But most of them include Jewish names, mixed with Greek variants.
Female names among the Slavs they could be complex or simple, depending on the tribal way of life, traditions and personal characteristics, time of birth, circumstances. In Russian fairy tales today you can find names consisting of an additional nickname: Elena the Wise, Marya the Artisan, Tiny Khavroshechka, Varvara Krasa - Long Braid, Ognevushka-Jumping and others. In addition to fairy tales, in the life of the Slavs there were names: Zarina Svetlaya, Dobronrava Solnechnaya, Yasun Krasa, Dobryan Marten, Vedana Groza and others.
In addition to double names, which spoke about the special qualities of the child, or the special time and hour when he was born, the children of the Slavs were also called secret names. Only the priest conducting the ceremony, the Native Gods who blessed the child, and the girl herself knew about this name. This name should not be told to anyone, because there is a belief that with its help evil forces can completely take possession of a person bearing a secret name. The function of such a name is to protect against various failures and attacks. evil spirits, from the evil eye and other negativity.
If they wanted to mark a girl with the power of any Goddess, then she was given a name either with the root of the name of the Goddess, or by calling the child with the whole divine name. Such a relationship with the Native Gods allowed the future girl to get successfully married, the future mother to conceive, give birth and raise good children, the future wife to be a faithful friend, comrade-in-arms and caretaker of her husband.
SLAVIC NAME NAME
What Slavic name could you have if you lived in those distant times?
Take the testThere are the following names associated with the pantheon of Slavic goddesses: Lada, Zara (derived from Zari Zaryanitsa), Maria (derived from Mary, Morena), Dana. Female names derived from the Gods: Yarila, Velesynya, Perunitsa.
How to choose Slavic names for girls
Rare Slavic names for girls (Vedagora, Gorislava and others) or common ones, such as Lada, for example, were chosen according to a special principle. It consisted of the following:
- A temporary name was given. From the moment of birth until a certain age, girls were not called anything specific name, but were simply called “child”, “child”, “girl”, or even just a number - “second”, “third”.
- Naming. After observing what inclinations the girl showed and what she was striving for, the parents could help choose a name.
- Honor your ancestors. Could they name the girl by any name? outstanding personality in the family. For example, great-grandmothers-handicraftsmen, grandmothers-witches, and so on.
- Honor the ancestral God. When a particular god or deities were worshiped in a Slavic family, their names could also be passed on to people at the request of parents or grown-up children.
Naming was carried out for a girl in such a way as to first “wash away” the temporary name in a lake where there is no flowing water (for boys - in a river with flowing water). Then they “attached” the new name through a special ritual. The sorcerer performed the ritual at the temple. This is all done when the girl reaches a certain age:
- if the qualities of a future sorceress, priestess, or sorceress manifested themselves, then the girl was named at the age of 9;
- when a child shows all the qualities of a warrior, or she was a princess - at 12 years old;
- children showing qualities of other classes - at 16 years old.
Slavic mythology describes a number of conditions in the traditions of the ancient Slavs, when children or adults could be renamed. This usually happened if a new name “from the language of the people” was already fixed in a girl or woman, taking into account the passage of one or another stage of life, where she showed herself in a special way. They could conduct new naming ceremonies when, for some reason, previously given name didn't fit. It rarely happens that a temporary name is assigned to a child for life.
The name of a girl, girl, woman must definitely sound! Our Slavic ancestors believed that spoken words had magical power, including this also applied to names, which were repeated out loud more often than other words. The future mother and wife must receive strength from Nature, the elements, and the gods in order to successfully create virtuous offspring. Slavic culture In many ways, the Russian North has now most fully preserved these traditions, especially in the villages.
Slavic female names
AGNIYA - fiery, enlightened
ALLA - highly spiritual
BAZHENA - desired
BELA - white, clean
BELOYARA - light-colored
BORISLAVA - fighting for glory
BOYANA - fighting, courageous
BRATISLAVA - taking glory
BELOSLAVA - glorifying purity
BELYANA - enlightened, spiritualized
BOGOLYUBA - loving her gods
VLASYA - long-haired
VELENA - commanding
VESNYANA - spring
VLADA - okay, slender
VELMIRA (Velemira) - ruler of the world (people)
VEDANA (Vedeneya, Vedenya) - in charge
VELIMIRA - very peaceful, balanced
FAITH - knowledgeable Ra (sun, primordial Light)
VSESLAV - glorifying everything
GALA - soulful
GALINA - feminine, earthy
DANA (Danuta) - given
DARYANA (Daria) - courageous
DRAGOMIRA (Darling) - dear, dear to the world (society)
ZLATA (Zlatana) - golden, golden-haired
ZVENISLAVA - calling on glory
ZLATOYARA - ardent, strong like the sun
INNA (Inga) - feminine
KARINA - brown-eyed, little race
LYUBAVA (Lyuba, Lyubima, Lyubusha) - beloved
LUDA - humane
LUCHESARA - radiant, illuminating with light
LYUBOYARA - loving Yarila
LYUDMILA - dear to people, humane
MILA (Mlava, Militsa) - sweetheart
MIRA (Mirava, Mirana, Mirona, Mireta) - peaceful, reconciling
OLESYA - forest
OLGA (Olyana) - playful
OGNESLAV - glorifying Fire
POLADA - flexible
PEREYASLAVA - which took over the glory of its ancestors
RUSSIA - fair-haired
RITA - born in accordance with the Law of the Family
SVETANA (Sveta, Svetla) - light
SNEZHANA (Snezhina) - snowy, white-faced
SVETLANA (Svetlena) - bright, pure soul
FLOWER - blooming, tender
YADVIGA - nurse
YANA - courageous
YAROSLAVA - glorifying Yarila the sun
My husband and I couldn’t decide what to name our child for a very long time; we finally chose the name only after the birth. But we were sure of one thing - the name would be two-part. After all, these are the names that everyone understands Slavic peoples without translation, they are part of our history and our culture (and not Greek or Roman).
So we named our daughter Miloslava.
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 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 the names of 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 Slavic names only 5% of children are named, which certainly impoverishes the already meager Slavic culture.
The purpose of this article 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 Satya is to create a global list of Slavic names with an attempt to determine the meanings of the 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 is the 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 a meaning: Godlav. Historical figure: Godoslav is the prince of the Bodriči-Rarrogs.
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.
Name Slavic Goddess 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 - glorifying mercy.
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 Tmutorakansky, 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 - glorifying 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.
Slavomir 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.
Before the advent of Christianity in Rus', there were male names that reflected the qualities of people, their various properties, for example, speech characteristics or physical disabilities. Also, Slavic male names reflected the attitude of parents towards children or the order of their appearance in the family. All this was expressed directly by common nouns or figuratively, in comparison with animals, plants, etc. The child could be named Wolf, Cat, Sparrow, Pea, Birch, Ryaby, Buyan, First, Tretyak, Bolshoi, Maleshchen, Zhdan, Nezhdanny. Subsequently these male names reborn into modern surnames Nezhdanov, Tretyakov, Volkov, etc.
After Christianity was introduced in Rus', such male names () were gradually replaced by church names that came from Byzantium. Among them there were not only Greek, but also ancient Roman names, and Hebrew, and Syrian, and Egyptian. Each of them had a specific meaning in their native language, but in Rus' they became proper names, not denoting anything else. So, once upon a time in Byzantium the best Greek names and names that were used in neighboring countries were collected. All of them were canonized, that is, officially legitimized, becoming church names.
Brought to Russian soil, church male names did not immediately replace the old ones. The fact that new names gradually entered Russian life is evidenced by the fact that until the 17th century, Russians, along with church Christian names, also gave worldly names, which were more familiar and understandable. It was they who eventually turned into nicknames. Ancient chronicles contain rather complex names of people, sometimes compound ones: “Fedot Ofonasyev’s son, nicknamed Cucumber,” “Alexey, nicknamed Budil, Semyonov’s son,” “Ostashko, nicknamed Pervushka,” “boyar Theodore, called Doroga.”
Old Russian names gradually fell into oblivion, and by the 18th-19th centuries. Only Christian male names remained. However, they too have undergone changes, succumbing to the influence of the peculiarities of Russian pronunciation, word formation and inflection. So Diomede became Demid, Jeremiah became Eremey, Ioannikios became Aniceus, etc. A number of names even began to be used in two versions - church and civil. Church male names resembled the Greek original, while civil or folk names were more adapted to Russian pronunciation. So Sergius became Sergei, Agapius - Agap, Elijah - Elijah, Zachary (Zacharia) - Zakhar.
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