Female Russian names of Slavic origin are distinguished by the presence of two stems. These are such wonderful names as Miroslava, Svetlana, Yaroslava. A Russian female name always has good meaning, which can be seen even with the naked eye. Russian Orthodox names are still relevant.
The secret of the two foundations lies in the fact that the Slavs believed in the unity of the name and its owner. To a wide circle They gave a false name, and only close relatives knew the real one. The child was given a middle name already in adolescence, because it was associated with his character, habits and views. There were funny names and downright strong ones. The tradition has survived to this day, and many parents give their children other names at baptism in order to protect them from the evil eye and damage. Therefore, Russian female names have become popular far beyond the borders of the country.
Origin of female names
The most surprising thing is that most of the names are not Russian at all. The stream that brought new things to the Russian people in names was Christianity. After the adoption of the new faith, the culture was enriched with various Byzantine, Greek and Jewish names. It's hard to imagine that many of them that surround us today were once part of someone else's history.
The list of original Slavic names has characteristic meanings:
- Bogdana.
- Wanda.
- Lada.
- Hope.
- Love.
- Faith.
- Mila.
- Vlada.
- Ruslana.
- Svetlana.
- Miroslava.
- Oksana.
- Lyudmila.
Among the Slavic options there are also unusual female names. These are Assol, Vanda, Zabava, Milana, Radmila, Tsvetana, Yesenia, Iskra, Veselina, Berislava, Radosveta.
Many species were borrowed from the Greeks. They predominate among foreign names that have taken root on Russian soil. You might be surprised to look at the list and find such familiar words.
Popular Russian names of Greek origin:
- Vasilisa.
- Zinaida.
- Anfisa.
- Nika.
- Veronica.
- Lydia.
- Raisa.
- Ilona.
- Xenia.
- Larisa.
- Nina.
- Diana.
- Taisiya.
- Tamara.
Among the rare Greek names that the Slavs used are names such as Avdotya, Agnia, Alevtina, Vasilina, Glafira, Evdokia, Euphrosyne, Nellie, Praskovya, Stefania, Feodosia, Kira. They may seem funny, but in ancient times they were very popular.
Ancient Roman names spread throughout the world. It is not surprising that several of them were drawn to Russia. List of Latin options that Russian girls wear:
- Karina.
- Valeria.
- Marina.
- Regina.
- Rose.
- Lily.
- Antonina.
- Dina.
Amazing Latin names, but, unfortunately, rare: Venus, Vitalina, Carolina, Lana, Lolita, Nonna, Stella, Tina, Pavla.
There are also plenty of Jewish names in the ranks of supposedly Russian ones. These are well known to everyone:
- Martha
- Rimma
- Evelina
- Maryana
Among the rare Jewish variants are Ada, Leah, Seraphim, Susanna, Edita.
Traditional name choice
The Slavs, like other ancient peoples, carefully chose the names of their children. They believed that a name brings meaning to a person’s life, so they tried to name babies favorably. It was a whole ritual with its own characteristics and rules. Today, this ritual is neglected and sometimes given downright funny names. Girls are called whatever the parents want, without worrying about the fate of the child. People think that by naming a child after a celebrity or relative, they are giving him a good destiny.
Despite the fact that there are truly a lot of Russian names, it is sometimes difficult for parents to choose the right one for their beloved daughter. You can choose the first one you come across, but often it just doesn’t fit your tongue. It is worth remembering the nuance of the choice - the rougher it sounds, the more audacity and strength is put into it. Soft names with vowel sounds endow the girl with softness and tenderness.
IN recent years There has been a tendency to call girls by old names, which many have already forgotten. These are such wonderful names as Yarina, Lyubomira, Milana, Zlata, Milena. These are mostly Orthodox names.
Russian female names and their meanings
Zlata is gold.
Larisa is a seagull.
Lesya is courageous.
Claudia is lame.
Love is love.
Lyudmila is dear to people.
Kira is a mistress.
Margarita is a pearl.
Marina is sea.
Rare female names are heard and remembered more and more often today. Forgotten Slavic variants are returning from the past, analogues of familiar Russian names are being borrowed from abroad.
Of course, sometimes old names are simply dissonant. But still, they often have strong feminine energy or bring good luck. Therefore, today we have prepared for you a list of rare, but very successful female names.
Ulyana
This rare and beautiful female name, with its soft sound alone, gives some special beauty to its bearers. Most often you can notice that parents are ready to literally turn up the whole world and throw it at their daughter’s feet, but they need to be careful. Often Ladas grow up to be very capricious because of this.
By nature, Lada usually turns out to be a maximalist in everything, especially in feelings, which is why it is sometimes difficult to come to an agreement with her. This must be taken into account when choosing this unusual name for a girl. However, Ladas are determined and persistent, which will help them in career growth. After all, they almost never abandon their goals.
Zlata
Beautiful female name Zlata It is quite easy to interpret even without the help of dictionaries. It is most likely of Jewish origin, but could have entered the Russian language through Greek. In this name, the root “zlat” is easily recognizable, of course, reminiscent of gold.
It is not surprising that a woman named Zlata always has her own principles regarding money. She really does not like to borrow, even if she is forced to do so. Zlata is also usually quite thrifty, which, of course, will come in handy throughout her life. Thanks to their natural caution, these women turn out to be good housewives.
It must be said that family plays a very important role in Zlata’s life. A girl with this rather rare name can grow into a homebody. She is intellectual and often wants to look into the future. Usually the name gives them such qualities as tact and attentiveness to people, but it can also endow them with some secrecy.
Vasilisa
Vasilisa- a beautiful name for a girl, which was once very common in Rus'. It is of Greek origin, and can be translated into Russian as “royal”. It is also a female version male name Vasily. Sometimes it is shortened to Vasya or another option is used, Vasilena.
Girls with this name most often turn out to be very virtuous and sometimes consider their own and other people's problems with the same zeal and desire to help their neighbors. They are charming and good-looking, they know how to be there on time when it comes to difficult life situations.
Typically, the shortcomings of these women are attributed to the inability to admit their weaknesses and excessive stubbornness. However, women with the rare name Vasilisa are quite gentle in communication, which makes them very pleasant.
Sofia (Sofia)
Sophia or Sofia considered Russian Orthodox name, which means “wisdom” and everything connected with it. This name is also mentioned in Greece and has the following diminutive forms: Sonya, Sofa, Sofyushka, Sonechka, Sofka, Fiya, Fifi.
In Rus', this name was considered so powerful that initially only the highest classes could receive it, and it was used only in aristocratic society. Later the fashion spread to the nobility. The popularity of such a beautiful and unusual name was constantly growing, and soon girls from any class began to be called Sophia.
Women with beautiful name Sophia have deep inner world, who helps them cope with any problem and supports them in difficult times. They bring light, goodness and love into the world and this is what attracts others to them and charges them with positivity. Such women are always open to communication and ready to lend their shoulder. Despite their strong inner core, they are very gentle and passionate natures.
Sofia's temperament plays a role in her personal life main role. She is an excellent housewife and a wonderful wife and mother. Despite the fact that such women dream of becoming the head of the family, they are always pleased when there is a strong man capable of taking full responsibility upon himself. Only with such a husband does Sophia feel like stone wall and with great pleasure begin to create home comfort.
Angelina
Name Angelina so far it is quite rare, although it is present in the calendar. Literally it means “messenger”. It is of Greco-Latin origin and has many forms and variations in different languages peace. The name Angelina can be shortened to short form Lina, but do not forget that this option is also independent.
Often girls with the unusual name Angelina inherit the character of their mother and grow up to be very stubborn, which is evident from childhood. Therefore, Angelina shows a desire to command. This girl rarely makes concessions. She also wants to achieve everything herself and does not expect help from anyone.
Sometimes Angelina is not very active and may not be at all interested in what is happening at school or even university. But she loves to study on her own. We can say that it has several masculine traits character and it's hard to find common language. But Angelina is always an interesting and pleasant person.
Diana
Diana is a Catholic and rather unusual female name for our country. On a global scale, it is more common, because the spread of Catholicism greatly affected its popularity. Diana is translated from Latin as “pertaining to God.” This was also the name of the Roman goddess, which means that this name is marked by the patronage of higher powers.
Diana is a very kind, bright and pleasant person. If you ask Diana if she is happy, then 100 percent of the time she will answer you yes.
For a girl this is rare name in our country means success in relationships with boys, which lasts throughout life. Dianas may look ordinary, but after meeting them, no man will remain indifferent to them. They are kind, know how to joke and understand any person, for which they are very loved in any company.
Arina
According to the most common version, name Arina is an obsolete form of the name Irina. Historians believe that earlier in Rus' Irin was called exactly that, after which the name was transformed by replacing the first letter. Now this seemingly unusual female name is coming back again, gaining popularity.
Arina is always interested in something, and very much so. This unusual female name gives its owner good self-control, endurance and resistance to stress. Arins always know what to say, when to remain silent and when to fight back. Despite her strong character traits, Arina is incredibly attractive to men. This one rare feminine item bestows upon those who wear it the gift of easy interaction with the male sex.
Arina often falls in love, but not only with men, but also with her work. A girl with this name always brings the job she starts to the end, without backing down at the sight of problems. This is why Arina is successful and loves her work, which quite often is also her favorite hobby.
Emilia
Many have heard of the Western name Emily, which, according to many scientists, is practically synonymous Emilia. In Russia this name sounded like Emilia- it was a female form Omelyana. One way or another, this form is now forgotten. Translated from Greek language Emilios means “kind” or “affectionate.”
Since childhood, Emilia has loved difficult tasks and everything that is attractive on the outside. She appreciates beauty in people, but not only external, but also internal. This is an unusual name for a girl living in our country, as it is incredibly rare. This has its advantages that all female representatives dream of - individuality, beauty and charm.
When Emilia grows up, her life flows along the course that the girl herself determines. She doesn’t always understand people well, but she feels them well, which is why Emilia is happy in her marriage.
Anita
Anita very often confused with Anna, although there is absolutely no connection between these two names in terms of origin. Anita is a rare female name that supposedly appeared in Spain, although it goes back to old Germanic roots. It means “beautiful”, “graceful”, “gentle”, “sweet”.
Anita's character is complex and incomprehensible to most people. This is why Anita had few friends as a child. If you ask Anita's friend or boyfriend why they are friends with her, you will not hear a clear answer. This is a man of mystery, not only for those around him, but also for himself.
In adult life, this beautiful and rare female name gives girls and women many advantages over other representatives of the fairer sex, namely: charm, the ability to see what others cannot see, an irresistible craving for beauty. Anita loves not so much life itself as the beauty of its details.
Taisiya
Name Taisiya as common as Slavic peoples, and in the west. This is a Catholic and Christian name that has Greek origin. Translated, it means “fertile.” This is a very beautiful and unusual female name, but it is often heard. IN Eastern Europe it is very popular, but in Russia it is rarely given to girls.
Taisiya is impulsive and very secretive. Perhaps these are the only qualities that can cause her problems in life. Otherwise, she has all the makings of a strong leader, as well as a self-sufficient and strong personality. Her analytical mind tells her that there is no rush to get married, but her strong intuition does not argue with this. That is why she has children and ties the knot quite late.
This is a man of contrasts, because such strong ladies always have many friends and many enemies. Her character plays a very important role in this, which is very difficult to call simple. Taisiya is secretive and patient, but sometimes she life problems make her explode like atomic bomb. In this case, it is better to run without looking back.
Kira
Name Kira has several versions of origin. Many argue that this word came to us from Greece and is a derivative of the name Kiros, which was assigned to men. It has a strong meaning and is associated with words such as: “lord”, “lord”, “lord”. Others prove that given name came to us from Persia and means “sun”, “rays of light” and “carrying heat”. The name Kira is given an abbreviated name from such names as: Kirill, Kyriakia, Shakira, Kirra.
With age, Kira will have to face injustice, which will only strengthen her character and instill in her a reserved and secretive nature. However, thanks to such lessons of Fate, directness and determination appear in women with the beautiful name Kira, which helps them move directly towards their ideals, destroying all obstacles in their path. Such women cope well with leadership positions and know how to combine charm and intelligence.
At home, women with such a rare name as Kira make excellent housewives. They always feel warm and cozy, and their doors are always open to family and close friends. Such women become faithful wives who are able to support their husbands in difficult times and inspire them to heroic deeds. Her choice will fall on an attractive man on whom she can rely. And if Kira does not tolerate competition in her career, then in marriage she is ready to agree to a supporting role. This feature of Kira will create a strong alliance based on mutual love, respect and understanding.
Yesenia
Name Yesenia unusual in that different cultures has completely opposite meanings. According to one version, this is a derivative of the word “autumn” and was the name given to girls who were born in the autumn months. According to another legend, girls born in the spring were called “spring ones.” It was this word that was later transformed into Yesenia. There are also several other opinions about where such a rare name came to us. Some argue that this name became popular after the appearance of the Russian poet Sergei Yesenin, while others argue that it is a derivative of the Arabic male name Hassan, which means “beautiful”, or from “stranger” in Greek.
Enya, by nature, is growing up to be a very kind and loving girl. She is good with animals and loves everything beautiful. Over the years, Yesenia learns to hide her soft character and quite easily achieves her goals. Such women make wonderful leaders and mentors. They are fair and very smart. Such women immediately stand out from the crowd with their relentless zeal to get what they want. If Yesenia is passionate about something, she will definitely see it through to the end.
This independent nature of women influences family life Yes. These women marry only after they can provide for themselves. They value their freedom, but they won’t allow anyone to climb on their necks either. That is why Yesenia mostly has late unions. However, this does not have any negative consequences.
Milana (Milena)
This name has many consonant names, such as Milena. However, they have absolutely different meanings. It is believed that the name Milan originally came from the word "mil", like others similar names. However, they cannot be called diminutives and considered to be the same name. It is important to understand that Miloslava, Militsa, Milonia, Milena are not forms of each other. But if you want to call Milana affectionately, then the following names are suitable for this: Milanka, Mila, Lana, Milunka.
Adult Milana always does what she says. Her character contains a masculine character, which, despite everything, does not deprive her of femininity, but only emphasizes it. Such a rare name rewards its owner with excellent intuition, endurance and a craving for everything mystical. Although Milana prefers loneliness to noisy company, her interests never make her feel abandoned and unwanted. Such women feel people well and always know when they need to be alone with their thoughts.
When we receive a name at birth, we receive character, talents, and abilities. This set makes every name...
After the introduction of Christianity in Rus', children at birth began to be given names according to the Orthodox calendar in honor of Orthodox saints. The child receives the heavenly protection of the chosen saint, and a close spiritual connection is created between them. The saint becomes for the child his guardian angel for life.
Every day Russian Orthodox Church honors the memory of a saint, sometimes several saints. On these days of remembrance, corresponding to their names, people celebrate name days.
You can choose a name for your child based on the Orthodox calendar (saints). It contains full list Orthodox names for both girls and boys. When choosing a name, they usually focus on the date of birth. The calendar provides a list of months and the days they contain. For each day, the names of the saints whose memory is honored on a particular day are indicated.
If for some reason the parents are not satisfied with the names suitable for the child, you can choose names from other days or the eighth day from the moment the child is born. Our ancestors named babies on the eighth day after birth. If names intended for the birthday or the eighth day are not suitable, you can name the baby with a name that falls on the fortieth day after birth.
Every year Orthodox calendars names are updated. The 2018 calendar includes more male names than female ones. In this regard, girls are often called female names derived from male ones, for example, Alexander, John, Eugene. Then a male patron saint is chosen for the girl.
The choice of name depends largely on the time of year in which the child was born.
- Girls born in winter are physically and mentally strong, purposeful, assertive and have a strong will. Therefore, they try to give softer names in order to give the girl more femininity and tenderness.
- In the spring, girls are born who are selfish, vulnerable, timid, and afraid of change. In the future, these girls often find it difficult to arrange their personal life. They are given names such as to give the child confidence and decisiveness in character.
- Summer children have a bright temperament and love adventure. Such girls usually become leaders in any team. They are recommended to be given calm names to balance their choleric temperament.
- Autumn girls are endowed with such character traits as integrity, independence, and coldness. Usually there is no sense of tact. To compensate for the missing softness and femininity, gentle names are chosen.
What is better: rare church ones or Russian women's ones of today?
There are many beautiful female names, both familiar Orthodox ones and non-standard, rare ones that came from antiquity.
Most of the names that are used today in everyday life appeared in Russian culture from antiquity. Many of them have no Slavic origin. Russian female names appeared as a result of the development of ancient Slavic culture, associated with the customs, life, and faith of the ancient Slavs.
When choosing a name for a girl, you need to imagine how comfortable the child will feel with it in life and in society. Sometimes, in pursuit of originality, parents choose pretentious names, because of which their children suffer in the future. The name must correspond to the traditions of the area and belong to the culture in which the girl lives.
The key factors when choosing a name are its melody and harmony, as well as consonance with the surname and patronymic. The name should emphasize the baby’s individuality and endow the girl with beauty and femininity.
In ancient times, the meaning of a woman’s life was motherhood and maintaining the family hearth, therefore the meaning of many names contained the purpose of a woman - creating a family and its well-being.
A significant part of the ancient church names is of Greek origin, for example, Inessa, Evdokia, Veronica. Although they are considered ancient, they can often be heard in society, so they can be safely chosen for a child.
Today, many parents are returning to their roots and Russian culture, so today you can often hear old names. Especially often they use such names as Zlatotsveta, Vera, Dobromila, which do not hurt the ears and are positively perceived by society.
However, many ancient church names can be difficult to understand. A name that is too complicated can lead to the fact that in the future it will be difficult for the child to get along with the children's team.
Most people choose familiar and modern Russian names:
- Catherine.
- Elena.
- Xenia.
- Daria.
- Elizabeth.
- Sophia.
The choice depends on the preferences of the parents, the degree of religiosity and cultural values.
Selection with values
Thanks to our selection, you will be able to choose the best Russian female name for your child, with a very beautiful, unusual, rare sound, especially if it is an old church name.
We all know that a name influences a person’s destiny, it even determines it to some extent. Perhaps that is why in Rus' people were given two names - a false one, for everyone, and a secret one, which only those closest to them knew about. Thus, people wanted to protect their children from unkind spirits and people, and over time, giving two names became a tradition.
Basically, the first name was unattractive; children could be given the name Malice, for example, a second name was given already in adolescence, after the basic character traits of a person were formed. Old Russian names girls were varied. They were formed from the names of animals, flowers and goddesses, according to birth order, according to human qualities. And also Old Russian names for girls were formed from two bases, for example Lyubomila, Dobrynya.
On the territory of Russia, with the advent of Christianity, many names, in particular Old Russian ones, were supplanted. At the same time, the church even forbade the use of some names. On at the moment Only a small part of the population uses Old Russian names for girls. If you want to give your child an unusual Old Russian name, then you can use our list, which contains many names invented by our ancestors.
Old Russian names for girls:
Alena - scarlet
Lyubomyra - peace-loving
Belava - light
Luchezara - radiant
Berislava - chosen by glory
Lana - field, allotment
Bazhena - desired
Ladomila - sweet, okay
Bogumila - dear to God
Lubislava - beloved by glory
Blessed - happy
Lada - harmony, beauty
Branislava - covered in glory
Lyubomila - beloved, dear
Beloslava - bright glory
Ladomira - peace-loving
Bogdana - given by God
Milana - sweetheart
Vereya - tied
Miloslava - sweet glory
Vladimir - who owns the world
Mila - sweetheart
Vlastimira - owner of the world
Militsa - sweetheart
Vetrana - air
Milava - sweetheart
Velimira - great-worldly
Milorada - sweet and joyful
Vlasta - ruler
Unexpected - unexpected
Veda - knowledgeable
Negomila - gentle and sweet
Velislava - great glory
Hope - hope, expectation
Faith - knowing the light, faithful
Joy - joy
Wanda - praise
Olesya - from the forest
Vlastislava - owner of glory
Olislava - around fame
Videslava - glory of life
Ozara - illuminated
Veselina - cheerful
Ozhana - that which is compressed
Hanna - bird
Beautiful - beautiful
Godislava - in the time of glory
Pereslava - ahead of glory
Gordana - proud
Rostislava - grow glorious
Gostimira - peaceful guest
Radimila - sweet joy
Dushana - soulful
Rada - joy
Virtuous - acting
Radislava - the joy of glory
Draga - dear
Slavyanka - glory
Druzhana - friendly
Svyatava - light
Dobroslava - glorifying goodness
Snezhana - snowy
Dana - given to the world
Svetozara - illuminated by light
Darina - given by God
Svetomira - light of the world
Dobrana - kind
Svetolika - fair complexion
Daromila - sweet gift
Semislava - seven times bright
Yesenia - clear, clear sky
Svetlana - light
Zhdana - desired
Tihosava - quiet glory
Zlatoslava - golden glory
Tomira - multi-world
Zlata - golden
Umila - sweetheart
Krasimira - the beauty of the world
Ulada - getting along well
Beauty - beauty
Khranimir - keeping the world
Kupava - totality
Chayana - tea
Kraisava - beauty of the earth
Jaromila - young, sweet
Lyuba - love, beloved
Yasinya - clear
Lyudmila - dear to people
Yana - to be born, to be born
Ladoslava - beloved by glory
Yaroslava - shining with glory
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 just by 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 testThe following names are found associated with the pantheon Slavic goddesses: Lada, Zara (derived from Zarya 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 carry out new naming rituals when, for some reason, the previously given name was not suitable. 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