Psychologists say that a person’s name is not just a set of alternating sounds, but a kind of unique personality code. Hearing a name for the first time, the brain of a newborn baby at a subconscious level begins to adapt to it, forming certain character traits.
IN Soviet times variety of names was not in honor, so residents of cities and villages were almost universally called Sergei, Maria, Valentin, Ivan, Aleksey, etc. As a result, the majority of people who had similar characteristics and lived similar lives were depersonalized.
At the end of the twentieth century and the beginning of our century, there was a change in priorities and a tendency emerged to give children rare and long-standing forgotten names. They even began to publish special collections - name books that help young parents choose for their heir beautiful name. And although some mothers and fathers prefer that their son or daughter be called a “foreign” name like Angelina or Harry, the majority still turn to the roots and choose old Russian names.
Things from days gone by...
Before the introduction of Christianity in Rus', original names were used, which in essence were nicknames given for one reason or another. Often they were assigned to men and women based on external characteristics - height, physique, manner of speaking, character traits or time of birth.
To protect against evil spirits and unkind people, there was a system of double names. The first was given to the child at birth and most often did not sound very attractive - Nelyuba, Nekras, Zloba, Kriv, but this was precisely what was supposed to scare away evil forces from him.
The second name was given already in adolescence, taking into account the character traits that had already appeared in the boy or girl. These names can generally be classified into the following groups:
- By order of birth in the family - Pervusha, Vtorak, Tretyak, Osmusha and others.
- According to the main character qualities - Smeyan, Stoyan, Torop, Kras, Zorko, etc.
- Names reflecting the world of plants or animals - Wolf, Falcon, Oak, Pike, Walnut and others.
- By body type – Vyshata, Davila, Mal, etc.
- Nicknames of pagan deities - Lada, Yarila, etc.
But the overwhelming majority of Old Church Slavonic names were dibasic, that is, formed from two roots. The most often used were “slav”, “wise”, “yar”, “saint”, “regiment”, “rad” and others: Milorad, Mstislav, Luchemir, Yaropolk, Svyatoslav. To form a diminutive form, the second part of the full name was cut off and the suffixes “neg”, “tka”, “sha”, “yata”, “nya” were added, for example, Dobrynya, Yarilka, Miloneg, Putyata, Svyatosha.
Old Slavonic male names
Men's pagan names our ancestors came up with especially carefully. After all, boys have always been more desirable than girls as bearers of strength and wisdom, successors of the family, defenders of their people. At the same time, the following rules and prohibitions were strictly observed:
- The child was not given the name of his father: it was believed that in this case not only advantages, but also disadvantages were doubled, which was unacceptable.
- It is impossible for two people in the same family to have the same name, since one of them was soon to die.
- The names of drowned people, dead children, as well as the weak-minded, crippled, robbers, and drunkards should not have been used, because negative qualities could be transmitted to the baby.
There was also such an interesting ritual. If after birth the child did not show signs of life and did not cry for a long time, they began to call him different names. The one to which he reacted became his own.
The list of forgotten names is very extensive. Some ancient Slavic names, especially for men, may seem pretentious and strange in our time. However, among them there are many that can be successfully used in the modern world.
- Agniy – fiery, light;
- Bayan is the keeper of antiquity;
- Berislav - taker of glory;
- God-knower - one who knows the gods;
- Bogodiy - pleasing to the gods;
- Bogumil - dear to God;
- Boeslav – victorious in battles;
- Bratislav - brother of glory;
- Budimil - be nice;
- Bueslav - stork;
- Belogor - from the white mountains;
- Beloyar – furious;
- Vadimir is the leader of the world;
- Vsemil - dear to everyone;
- Vyacheslav - glorifying advice;
- Volodar – giver of will;
- Gradimir – looking at the world;
- Gorisvet – high light;
- Dobrynya - kind;
- Deyan – active;
- Dan – given from above;
- Daromir – giver of peace;
- Daromysl – thinking;
- Zhdanimir - the awaited world;
- Zhdan - long-awaited;
- Zhelan – desired;
- Dawn - rising light;
- Zvenimir – calling for peace;
- Zdanimir – creator of the world;
- Idan – walking;
- Ivar – tree of life;
- Istislav - glorifying the truth;
- Krasibor – chosen from the beautiful;
- Kudeyar is a magician;
- Ladislav - glorifying beauty;
- Ludimir – bringing people world;
- Lyuborad – pleasing with love;
- Lyuboyar - loving Yarila;
- We love - beloved;
- Lubodron - expensive;
- Lyubogost - hospitable;
- Milan - cute;
- Mlad – young;
- Peace lover - loving peace;
- Moguta – powerful;
- Mirodar – giver of peace;
- Negomir – gentle and peaceful;
- Found – found;
- Witty - sharp-thinking;
- Otcheslav - glory to the father;
- Peresvet - bright;
- Radey – joyful;
- Ratibor – chosen warrior;
- Svyatomir - holy world;
- Svyatovik - light;
- Svyatoboy is a warrior;
- Died - peace;
- Khvalimir - glorify the world;
- Chestimir - honor of the world;
- Jaromil - dear;
- Janislav is nice.
With the introduction of Christianity, Old Church Slavonic names were supplanted by Greek, Roman, Jewish and Arabic, and some even found themselves under the strictest ban. True, later individual names, for example, Yaroslav, Vladimir, Mstislav, were included in the Orthodox name book thanks to Vladimir the Holy, Yaroslav the Wise or Mstislav the Great who glorified them.
Features of female Slavic names
Like male names, basic female Slavic names were not given at birth. They were often replaced with distracting nicknames, or even simply said “child”, “child”, “girl”, “little one”. Over the years, having discovered in their daughter a craving for some craft or seeing special character traits in her, her parents prepared her for the ritual of receiving a new permanent name.
According to customs, the ceremony was carried out at the temple - an ancient Slavic sanctuary near the statues pagan gods. At first, the girl was bathed in water, washing off her old baby name, and then the Magi solemnly named it new.
This usually happened when the girl turned 16 years old. However, there were exceptions. For example, for girls from princely families the ceremony was performed at the age of 12, and for little girls who were destined to become witches or priestesses from childhood, at the age of 9.
Old Russian female names have a special melody and beauty. Therefore, many of them can be used in our time, naming our beloved daughters.
- Agnia – fiery, enlightened;
- Bela – white, clean;
- Bazhena – desired;
- Bayana – storyteller;
- Beloslava - glorifying purity;
- Snow White - pure, white;
- Belyana – enlightened;
- Blaginya is kind;
- Bogdana – given by God;
- Bogolyuba - lover of the gods;
- Bogumila - dear to God;
- Boguslava - glorifying God;
- Borimira - fighting for peace;
- Boyana – fighting, courageous;
- Bratislava - taking glory;
- Bronislava is a glorious protector;
- Faithful - faithful;
- Vedana – knowledgeable;
- Velena, Velina - commanding;
- Velizhana – polite;
- Wenceslas - crowned with glory;
- Veselina – cheerful;
- Vesnyana – spring;
- Vlada - okay;
- Vladislava - owner of glory;
- Vlasta – powerful;
- Vlastelina – ruler;
- Voislava – winning glory;
- Vratislava - who returned glory;
- Vsemila - dear to everyone;
- Vsenezha - tender to everyone;
- High - high;
- Vyacheslava - the most glorious;
- Gala – soulful;
- Galina – feminine, earthly;
- Blue – tender;
- Gorazda – capable;
- Darena – gifted;
- Daryana – courageous;
- Dobrovlada – possessing kindness;
- Dobroslava - glorifying kindness;
- Guess - quick-witted;
- Dolyana – lucky;
- Blast furnace - homely, economical;
- Dragana – precious;
- Dushana – soulful;
- Zhdana – awaited;
- Zhelana – desired;
- Fun is a comforter;
- Zadora - perky;
- Zbigniew – restraining anger;
- Zvezdana – born under the stars;
- Zlatoyara – strong as the sun;
- Zoreslava - glorious in beauty;
- Izbora – chosen one;
- Irina – ascended;
- Karina – brown-eyed;
- Krasa – beautiful;
- Lada - sweetheart;
- Lagoda – soulful;
- Lebedyan – slender;
- Luchezara – radiant;
- Love - love, beloved;
- Lyubodara – giving love;
- Lyudmila – dear to people, humane;
- Matryona – mature;
- Milada - dear to the goddess Lada;
- Milana - sweetheart;
- Militsa – sweet in person;
- Milolika – sweet face;
- Milonega – sweet and gentle;
- Milorada - sweet joy;
- Mironega – peaceful, gentle;
- Mlada – young, okay;
- Hope - hope;
- Beloved - beloved;
- Ogneslava – glorifying Fire;
- Olesya – forest;
- Olelya - beloved;
- Polelya – loving;
- Poleva - field;
- Polina – balanced;
- Beautiful - beautiful;
- Prelesta - lovely;
- Suitable - nice;
- Radmila – caring and sweet;
- Radoslava - glorifying joy;
- Rogneda – abundant;
- Rosana – clean, fresh;
- Ruzhena – pink;
- Blush – ruddy;
- Rusava – fair-haired;
- Svetana – light;
- Svetolika – enlightened;
- Svetoyara – solar;
- Sineoka – blue-eyed;
- Siyana – shining;
- Slavia – glorious;
- Smeyana – laughing;
- Humble - humble;
- Snezhana – white-haired;
- Stanislava – constantly glorious;
- Stoyana – very courageous;
- Delight – delightful;
- Tsvetana – blooming, tender;
- Charusha – generous;
- Chernava – dark-skinned;
- Cheslava - glorious in honor;
- Shchedra – generous;
- Yadviga - nurse;
- Yana – courageous;
- Yarolika – sun-faced;
- Jaromira – bright and peaceful;
- Yaroslava - glorifying Yarila the sun.
Our ancestors gave names special meaning. Ancient people believed that the sounds from which they are composed have magical power received from the gods and mother nature itself. Old Church Slavonic names are a huge layer of our history and culture, which modern parents are increasingly turning to, hoping to find the most beautiful name for their beloved baby.
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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 based on 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.
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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 (crooked, nekras, malice), for even greater protection from the unkind. After all, without the key to the essence of a person, it is much more difficult to cause harm
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, walnut, borscht).
2 names in order of birth (first one, second one, Tretyak).
3 names of gods and goddesses (Lada, Yarilo).
4 names based on human qualities (brave, Stoyan).
5 and the main group of names - two-basic (Svyatoslav, dobrozhir, Tihomir, Ratibor, Yaropolk, Gostomysl, velimudr, Vsevolod, Bogdan, Dobrogneva, Lyubomila, Mirolyub, Svetozar) and their derivatives (saint, 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: holy sha = holy.
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 only 5% of children are given Slavic names, which certainly impoverishes and so meager Slavic culture.
People are losing their understanding of truly Russian names. An example is the following not uncommon situation: the girl was named Gorislava. Neighbors, surprised unusual name They say: “They couldn’t call me something like Ira or Katya in Russian.”
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 white - white, whiten 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: belyana.
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.
Slavic names - 5 Blagoslava - the feminine form of the name Blagoslav.
Abbreviated names: benefit, benefit, benefit.
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 - lover of 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 brothers - 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 bryachi - rattle and slav - 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 glorious.
Velislava is the female form of the name Velislav.
Abbreviated names: vela, velika, velichka.
Wenceslaus - dedicator to glory, crowned with glory.
Wenceslaus is the female form of the name Wenceslaus.
Faith - Faith, true.
Veselin - cheerful, cheerful.
Veselin is the female form of the name Veselin.
The name also has a meaning: cheerful.
Vladimir is the ruler of the world.
The name also has meaning: Volodimer. From this name came the surnames: Vladimirov, Vladimirsky, Volodimerov, Volodin, Volodichev. Historical figure: Vladimir I Svyatoslavich the 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 - son of Igor Rurikovich.
Vladislava is the female form of the name Vladislav.
Short name: Vlada.
Vojislav is a glorious warrior.
Abbreviated names: warrior, warrior. From these names came the surnames: Voeikov, voiniki, warriors. Historical figure: warrior Vasilyevich - 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: wolves.
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: Vycheslavtsev, Vyacheslavlev, Vyacheslavov. Historical figure: Vyacheslav Vladimirovich - Prince of Smolensk, Turov, Pereyaslavl, Vyshgorod, Grand Duke of Kiev.
Vyachko is a legendary personality: Vyachko is the progenitor of the Vyatichi.
Godoslav - the name also has meaning: Godslaw. Historical figure: Godoslav - prince of the Bodrichi - Rarogov.
Goluba is meek.
From this name came the surnames: Golubin, Golubushkin.
Gorazd - skillful, capable.
From this name came the surname Muchov.
Gorislav is fiery, burning in glory.
Gorislava is the female form of the name Gorislav.
Gorynya - like a mountain, huge, indestructible.
Legendary personality: hero - mountaineer.
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.
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 - one’s 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 - dubyna.
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 feminine form of the name Zhdan.
Zhiznomir - living in the world.
Fatty.
Zhiroslav.
Hare is one of the personified names of the animal world.
From this name came the surname: hares.
Zvenislava - announcer of glory.
Winter is harsh, merciless.
From this name came the surname: Zimin. Legendary personality: Ataman Zima from Razin’s army.
Zlatomir is a golden world.
Zlatotsveta - golden-flowered.
Short name: zlata.
Malice is one of the "Negative" names.
From this name came the surnames: Zlobin, Zlovidov, Zlindnev.
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 a meaning: spark.
Iskra is the feminine form of the name Iskra.
Istislav - glorifying the truth.
Exhaustion - languid (possibly associated with difficult childbirth.
From this name came the surnames: Istomin, Istomov.
Casimir - showing the world.
Casimira is the feminine form of the name Casimir.
Koschey is thin and bony.
From this name came the surnames: Koshcheev, Kashchenko.
Krasimir is beautiful and peaceful.
Krasimira is the female form of the name Krasimir.
Short name: beauty.
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 - glorifying harmony (love.
Swan is a personified name for the animal world.
The name also has a meaning: Lybid. From this name came the surname Lebedev. Legendary personality: Lybid - 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, favorites, Lyubavin, Lyubin, Lyubushin, lyubin.
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 feminine form of the name Mal.
The name also has a meaning: Mlada. From these names came the surname: Malushin. Historical figure: Malusha - wife of Syatoslav Igorevich, 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 have the same 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 a meaning: hope.
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 feminine 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 a 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 is reasonable and peaceful.
Putislav - glorifying wisely.
The name also has meaning: Putyata. From these names came the surnames: Putilov, Putilin, Putin, Putyatin. Historical figure: Putyata - Kyiv governor.
Radigost - 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 a 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 glory.
Historical figure: Rostislav Vladimirovich - Prince of Rostov, Vladimir - Volyn; 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 a 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 - 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 - personified.
Old Russian names They sound very beautiful, they are melodic and euphonious. All female Slavic names can be divided into several types, the most common of which were:
Dibasic. In such names we can very often see the root - slav Miroslav, Yaroslav. But he was not always present, for example, there are two-basic names Svetozar and Lyubomil.
Based on participles - Zhdana.
Taken from the surrounding world of plants and animals.
Reflective personal qualities person.
Derived from the names of the gods.
Special names were usually given to princely children.
The naming ceremony itself was performed at the temple; it was done by a sorcerer. During the ritual, it was as if the child’s previous name-nickname was washed off, and then a new one was given. It is noteworthy that the rituals were different for boys and girls: for example, the name of a boy was “washed off” in the river, and that of a girl in the lake. That is, standing or flowing water was needed.
Under some circumstances the name could be changed. Most often this happened when a new name was assigned to a person among the people. The situation is approximately the same as what happens with nicknames.
Slavic names for boys by date of birth. What were boys called in Rus'?
Our ancestors, the Slavs, were strong and beautiful people. Rus' was famous for its heroes, and their names were bright. We learn about this from folk tales, epic. The poem "The Tale of Igor's Campaign" presents us with whole line wonderful characters with memorable names.
When choosing a Slavic name for a boy, our ancestors Special attention paid attention to its significance. It had to necessarily reflect the character traits of the future man, warrior or successor of the family - grandfather, father. The names of men differed from the names of the peoples of other countries in their connection with the forces of Nature, gods and clan.
Slavic names for boys were chosen by parents depending on the type of employment, in honor of glorious ancestors, based on the child’s character qualities.
For example, Dobrynya is kind,
Vsevolod - owner of everything,
Rodomir – the bringer of peace and many others.
The sons were named in honor of the pagan gods: the name Jaromir consists of two roots - Yarilo (sun god) and peace.
There were names indicating the order of birth of a child in the family: Pervusha, Vtorak, Tretyak.
The most common group is represented by two-basic names: Bogdan, Vsevolod, Svetozar, Svyatoslav, Ratibor, Tihomir, Yaropolk.
There were names associated with mythical characters, representatives of flora and fauna, natural phenomena: Brave, Pike, Hare, Yarilo, Lada.
Co school years we all know that the Russian language belongs to the eastern branch Slavic group Indo-European language family. And what place do Proto-Slavic, Old Church Slavonic and Old Russian languages occupy in the genealogical classification?
1. Proto-Slavic (also known as Common Slavic, Proto-Slavic base language) is the oldest in this series. It arose as a result of the unification and development of a group of dialects of the Proto-Indo-European language around the second - mid-first millennium BC. Proto-Slavic is the ancestor of all Slavic languages and is hypothetically restored on the basis of their comparative historical study. Modern Slavic languages have a lot in common with each other; By comparing them and other related languages, linguists restore the appearance of the words of the ancestor language. Moreover, all reconstructed words are of a speculative nature, since the Proto-Slavic language is not recorded in written monuments. Not a single book or inscription has survived in which it would be reflected.
It is customary to write restored Proto-Slavic words in Latin letters and put an asterisk in front. This star sign indicates that the word has been reconstructed. Examples:
*golva – head, *zemja – earth, *mogti – be able (verb).
The Proto-Slavic language was spoken by tribes named in the works of European historians of the 6th century as Ants, Wends and Sklavins.
The fact that all Slavs once had a single language is also stated in the oldest Russian chronicle - “The Tale of Bygone Years”.
Experts in the field of comparative historical linguistics have long drawn attention to the significant similarity between the Slavic and Baltic languages (Latvian and Lithuanian languages have survived from this group to this day). The fact of similarity is explained in different ways, and to unanimous opinion The scientists haven't arrived yet. One of the hypotheses suggests that the Proto-Balto-Slavic (Proto-Slavic) language first emerged from the Proto-Indo-European language, which later split into Proto-Baltic and Proto-Slavic. Other researchers believe that Proto-Slavic was formed directly from Proto-Indo-European, but over time it developed in close proximity to the Proto-Baltic language.
Proto-Slavic language survived long time(By different estimates, from one to two thousand years). As a result of the extensive settlement of Slavic tribes and the increasing isolation of their dialects, it broke up into separate languages, and the formation of the eastern, western and southern branches of the Slavic language group began. The collapse of the Proto-Slavic language, according to most scientists, occurred in V - 7th centuries ad.
2. The Old Russian language, also known as East Slavic, was formed as a result of this collapse. Language of the East Slavic tribes, language Kievan Rus... It existed until the 14th century and became the direct “parent” of Russian, Ukrainian and Belarusian languages, i.e. the entire eastern branch of the Slavic language group.
Sometimes people who have just begun to study the history of the Russian language confuse Old Russian with Old Church Slavonic and consider these terms to be synonyms. But this opinion is wrong. Old Russian and Old Church Slavonic - different languages, although related to each other.
3. Old Church Slavonic belongs to the southern branch, and not to the eastern; it is closer to the Bulgarian and Macedonian languages than to Russian. This is a bookish language, dead from the very beginning of its history.
Old Church Slavonic was created in the middle of the 9th century as a language into which Greek liturgical books were translated for the Slavs. It is based on one of the Macedonian dialects of the ancient Bulgarian language. This dialect was spoken by the Slavic population in the vicinity of Thessaloniki, hometown Cyril and Methodius. As we all remember, these brothers were preachers, inventors Slavic writing and translators of Greek church books into Slavic. Kirill knew the Solunsky dialect well, so he used it for translation. But it cannot be said that the Old Church Slavonic language is a simple recording of this dialect. No, as a result of the activities of Cyril, Methodius and their followers, essentially a new Slavic language arose. Bookish, literary processed, reflecting many achievements of a highly developed Greek language. Thanks to this, Old Church Slavonic already in the earliest texts known to us has a very rich vocabulary, developed syntax, and well-developed stylistics.
It has been used as the language of the church by various Slavic peoples and inevitably absorbed some features of their native, living languages. These local varieties of Old Church Slavonic are called Church Slavonic in one version or another. Thus, we can talk about Church Slavonic texts written in Russian, Serbian, Moravian-Czech and other versions.
Over time, secular texts began to appear in the Old Church Slavonic language, but its main sphere is still liturgical.
Staroslavyansky rendered significant influence into many Slavic languages. In addition, it is of particular value for researchers in the field of comparative historical linguistics, since it is the earliest Slavic language recorded in written monuments.
A simplified diagram of the origin of the Slavic languages is presented in the figure.
Below are Slavic male names list:
Slavic male names starting with the letter B:
Bazhen - desired, dear
Belogor - related to the heights of the spirit
Beloslav – white, glorify
Belovod - a fair ruler
Belozar - enlightened
Belomir – pure in thoughts
Belotur – light power
Bogdan – given by the gods
Bogorod - akin to the gods
Bogumil - pleasing to the gods
Bogumir - bringer of peace
Boeslav - glorious in battle
Bozheslav – glorifying the gods
Boleslav – bol – (more) and slav – (glory)
Boris - fight, fight
Borislav – fight, fight
Borimir - fight, fight
Boripolk is the winner
Boyan is a fighter
Blagomir - bringer of good
Blagoslav - goodness, glory
Blagoyar – fair
Bratislava – fight
Bratimir – striving for peace
Bretislav (Breslav) – who gained fame
Bronislav - protect, protect
Budimir - wake up - (wake up) and the world - (peace)
Budislav - wake up - (wake up) and slav - (glory)
Bueslav - assertive
Burislav - indestructible, like a storm
Slavic male names starting with the letter B:
Vasilko - royal
Vaclav - the most famous
Vedagor - in charge
Vedamir (Vedomir) – in charge
Vedislav - glorifying knowledge
Velimir – veli - (great, large) and peace - (peace, peaceful)
Veleslav - led - (great, great) and slav - (glory)
Velibor – ready for achievements
Wenceslaus - the most famous
Vitoslav - ancestral glory
Vladimir - vlad - (to own, power) and peace (peaceful), owning the world
Vladislav - owner of glory
Vlastislav - ruler of the world
Voibor - victorious in battle
Vojislav - a glorious warrior
Voisvet – fighting for justice
Vsevolod - all - (all) and volod - (to own); owner of everything
Vsemil - dear to everyone, everything - (all) and dear - (darling)
Vseslav - all - (all) and slav - (glory), all glory
Vysheslav - higher - (height, high) and slav - (glory)
Vyacheslav - vyache - (more) and slav - (glory)
Slavic male names starting with the letter G:
Godimir – useful to people
Godislav – useful to people
Gorisvet - clear
Gorislav - burn - (burn) and slav - (glory)
Gostislav - hospitable
Gostimir – caring
Gostomysl – gost - (guest) and thought - (think, thought)
Gradimir - creator of the world
Gremislav - famous
Slavic male names starting with the letter D:
Dalebor - participant in military campaigns
Danislav – given for glory
Daniyar – given for shine
Daromir - the giver of peace
Daromysl – thinker, thinker
Divislav is amazing
Dobran - good giver
Dobrovit – cheerful
Dobroslav - kind - (kind, good) and slav - (glory), good glory
Dobrynya - kind, good
Dragovit – valuing life
Dragolub - kind, beloved
Dragomir – drag - (precious) and peace - (peaceful)
Dragorad - joyful
Along with Slavic names, it is worth paying attention to Russian male names. Perhaps among them lies a wonderful name for your baby.
Female names Slavic origin Most of them have been lost through the centuries. The most popular of them have reached us.
Vladislava - owner of glory. Vladislav may not have strong health, get sick a lot. But at the same time the girl will have a very strong spirit, rod. She can show humility, especially to her beloved man, but still remain unconvinced.
Polina is captivating. Polina has no equal in her excellent sense of humor and ability to see the positive even in very unpleasant situations.
Miloslava is sweet and nice. Calm, even a little meek, Miloslava has influence on those around her. With it, everything stabilizes, people feel harmony and calm.
Yaroslava - bright, sunny, glorious. Yaroslava girls are lively, active, restless. In childhood they will encourage other children to do all sorts of adventures; in adulthood they can lead people along with them. Yaroslava loves children, and therefore will become a caring and wise mother.
Names in Old Church Slavonic. Slavic Names
The material below, in the opinion of the editors, deserves attention and may seem interesting to someone. The article reflects the author’s opinion about the history of Slavic names and coincides with the opinion of the site’s editors.
Most modern names were borrowed in the 9th-13th centuries along with Christianity. These foreign names were declared “correct”, “real” and included in the “saints”. After the introduction of Christianity in Rus', it was allowed to give names only through the church, at baptism. Despite the fact that these names have been given for almost a millennium, they still remain alien to our people: after all, they arose on foreign soil and were artificially transplanted to Slavic soil. The now familiar names Ivan, Semyon, Mikhail were as unusual to the ears of our ancestors as the names Matomba, Ngkhuru-Nghoro and others now sound to us.
However, it was dangerous to argue with the church (until the 14th century, they could be burned at the stake for baking a pancake, and in the 16th century they were burned for such a trifle as reading foreign books), so our poor great-great-grandmothers and great-great-grandfathers, diligently pronouncing outlandish names, distorted them beyond recognition . So Johanaan turned into John, and then into Ivan. Shimon became Semyon, and Iulina became Ulyana. So the Russians later changed it German surname Kos von Dahlen to Kozlodavlev, and Pogenkampf to Pogankin. People forcibly converted to Christianity had a hard time parting with their Slavic names, so in chronicles and decrees you can often find such references as “Boyar Theodore, called Doroga,” “... named Miloneg, Peter by baptism,” etc. From the 17th century, Slavic names begin to lose their meaning, turning into nicknames, until they finally disappear from use.
Many names have come down to us thanks to nicknames (surnames).
Vorobyov, for example, received such a surname not at all because his great-great-grandmother sinned with a sparrow, but because Vorobyov’s actual ancestor bore the personal name Vorobey.
The same applies to other “animal”, “bird” and “fish” surnames. Some readers reproached me for not separating names from nicknames, leaving “offensive” names, they say, what if someone calls their son Fool or Stupid? If this suddenly happens, it will be fair, because you cannot expect a good tribe from a bad seed. As for nicknames, where is the line that separates a name from a nickname? Is Red Wolf (Rudolph) a nickname or a name? Is Vtorishka a name or a nickname? More like a nickname, although this is the real name - Second Semenov. However, I must warn the reader that not all the sources I used earned my complete confidence. So follow the saying: trust, but verify.
In ancient times, a real name was given to a person by a sorcerer upon reaching adulthood according to his services to the family: Ogneved, Ratibor, Yaroslava, etc. “More often, many people come to sorcerers and sorcerers... More often, sorcerers and sorcerers, writing demonic (i.e. Slavic - V.K.) names, give them ordinary people, commanding them to bear names..." (A. Afanasyev. Poetic views of the Slavs... vol. III, p. 431) Those who did not show themselves in any way remained with the names they received in childhood: Nejdan (unexpected child), Budilko, Plaksa (hence the surname Plaksin), Nenash (a name that was given for protection from evil spirits: spirits will come and spoil the child, but he is “not ours”). “From the first births and times of man... until a certain time, I gave to my children names as the father and mother willed their children: either from sight and nature, or from a thing, or from a parable. Likewise, before their baptism, the Slovenians also gave names to their children: Bogdan, Bozhen, First, Second, We Love, and Other Names. Goodness is the same thing.”
Over time, bad or good meaning many names were forgotten, they began to be given because that was the name of their father or grandfather, whose name really corresponded to some quality of theirs.
But, in the end, the names from the “saints” that zealous churchmen forced them to name their children won out. And it happened this way: “The mother in labor was given the choice of any of the three, which one she wants to choose: Mokkia, 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: Triphilius, Dula and Varakhasiy. “This is the punishment,” said the old woman, “what are all the names; I really have never heard of anything like that. Let it be Varadat or Varukh, or else Trifgshiy and Varakhasiy.” They turned the page again and out came: Pavsikakhy and Vakhtisy. “Well, I already see,” said the old woman, “that, apparently, this is his fate. If so, it would be better if he were called like his father. The father was Akaki, so let the son be Akaki"
Old Church Slavonic names for girls are mostly beautiful and sweet-sounding. It's no surprise that some parents want to give them to their daughters.
Names of this type are divided into several varieties:
- Originating from the natural or plant world: Akulina - eagle, Azalea - blooming, etc. Such names are recognized as symbolic, because the ancient Slavs loved and revered nature and everything connected with it.
- Reflecting the character of the baby (Arsenia – courageous, Varvara – wild). The choice of names of this type should be approached very carefully and carefully, because many experts are sure that it is this name that determines the character and future fate person.
- Derived from the names of deities (Lada - the deity of beauty, Mara - the goddess of the night). As in the case of the calendar, such a name, according to the beliefs of the Slavs, brought the person named by it closer to the deity of the same name.
- Dibasic: Lyubomila, Svetozara, Svyatoslav, Yaroslav, Miroslav.
This is interesting. Since ancient times, the Slavs have developed the custom of calling newborn girls with double names. Our ancestors were sure that a name is a secret key, and it should only be owned by its owner and no one else. Therefore, the first name became publicly available to people, while the second was kept strictly secret. It was believed that in this way the girl could be protected from the evil eye and words. The first name, which for people was usually not distinguished by its beauty and pleasant sound: Dobrogneva, Zloba, etc. It was believed that the bearer of such a dissonant name was reliably protected from evil people. The girl received her middle name when she reached a certain age, usually adolescence. It was much more euphonious than the first.
The tradition of double naming gradually disappeared; many of the second, beautiful names are still popular today:
- Darina – gift giver;
- Dobrava - kind;
- Eupraxia is the creator of good deeds;
- Agnes - chaste;
- Agnia – pure;
- Ariadne - sleeping;
- Beatrice - blessing;
- Bogdana – given by God;
- Vasilisa - regal;
- Ada is a decoration.
Old Russian names. Naming an Old Russian name among the Slavs: Native Traditions
On Ancient Rus' the name had a special meaning among the Slavs. The ancestors believed: giving a person a name is fateful and influences events in his life and the outcome of each of them, attracts good luck, gives strength, and has a protective meaning. That is why the Slav had from three to twelve names, depending on his activity and time spent in Yavi.
Let’s make a reservation right away - all the names given by people and the Family were Nicknames. Even now, the tradition of calling a person with any word that most accurately defines him to identify a person in society has been preserved. All the ancient Russian names chosen by him and the Gods were True and sacred.
The meaning of the Old Russian name and its role in the life of a Slav
The child received his first Slavic name immediately at birth or even long before it. It was given by the Father of the Family and had the property of being tied to the Family, an instrument for the Elders to protect their Descendant. All rituals to nourish, cleanse, and heal the child took place through this name. Such Old Russian names most often looked like a characteristic and wish for those character traits or physical virtues that, in the opinion of the Parents, were needed or had already been reflected in their sons and daughters. Milolika, Zabava, Bogodar, Svetomir - all these and many other ancient Russian names reflect the emotions and kind message of the Elders of the Family to their child.
The ritual of the Slavic naming of the Native Gods was carried out on children when they reached twelve years of age. A girl or boy was accepted into the Family as its full members, leaving the full paternal protection, although they remained forever bound by the Roots of the Tree. This sacrament was performed using the Power and Knowledge of the priest. With the help of a special ritual and turning off the internal dialogue, turning to the Gods, he looked through the emerging character, destiny and heard the name that was given to the person from above.
This is Slavic, ancient Russian name was the most important thing for a boy or girl throughout his life, and was not subject to disclosure. It was communicated by the priest tête-à-tête during the purification of the child in the river and initiation into the Family, and was then used only when communicating with the Gods or performing magical or egregorial rituals for personal protection, health, strength, and good luck. In the world, a person continued to call himself by a community name, a nickname by birth.
Separate Old Russian name was chosen or given to a person when he was initiated into any profession, when he began to engage in a business of a certain orientation: agriculture, architecture, cattle breeding and other craftsmanship areas. The process of naming in this case, as a blessing and protection, granting prosperity and success, consisted of communicating with the Native Gods themselves or with the help of a wise priest.
Priests also received unique Slavic names when they began serving the Pantheon. Moreover, the name itself often contained a root that reflected the essence and name of the Native God whose patronage he chose. Often there were several Patrons, therefore one sorcerer, priest or sorcerer also had several ancient Russian names. They served as an energetic link between Slavi’s worlds. Reveal and Rule, made it possible to safely and unimpededly perform rituals and ceremonies at the temples with the idols of the Family and the Russian Gods.
The same few personal Slavic names were given for ancient Russian warriors. The first is when making a decision to protect your Motherland and Family. Second and subsequent - before decisive battles and hiking. Each of these ancient Russian names contained a powerful information and energy message to the Gods, their support and protection in combat. For example, for a shield warrior, inflexibility of spirit, body and will was important; for a scout - a quiet step and the ability to be invisible, fast, and for a commander - the ability to lead an army and draw up a wise plan of attack or defense.
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.
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 based on 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 only 5% of children are given Slavic names, which certainly impoverishes the already meager Slavic culture.
