Russian baby names
Updated: April 9th, 2024
Russian baby names have a rich tonal quality and very interesting meanings and there are Russian baby names available.
Usually a Russian baby name composed of three elements and these are a given or first name, a patronymic name, and a surname. The first name is given to the baby soon after his/her birth. The patronymic name is the suffix which is given according to the gender and derived from the father’s first name. And like in all other cultures Russian surnames are the family names which gets passes from generation to generation. Most of the Russian baby names originated in Russia but there are some names which are taken from the Greek language. Some Russian parents even combine two names to form a unique name for their child.
Below is the collection of 500 unique, popular, traditional, and latest Russian baby names.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZAnna
This Hebrew name meaning "grace" links to Saint Anne and bridges cultures worldwide, from biblical roots to Disney’s Frozen.
Adam
A Hebrew name meaning “son of the red earth,” Adam is both mankind’s origin and a perennial favorite.
Diana
This Latin name meaning "divine" refers to the Roman goddess of the moon and gained poignancy through Princess Diana.
Vera
Summer, Truth, Trustworthy, Shy
David
A timeless Hebrew name meaning “beloved,” tied to the biblical king.
Elena
Sun, Variant of Helen, Excellent, The Bright One
Alexandra
Feminine of Alexander, To Defend, Protect and Man, Manly
Ivan
Gift from God, Archer, Yahweh is Gracious
Marina
From the God Mars, Sea Maiden
Natasha
Form of Natalie, A Flower, Rebirth-from Anastasia, Born on Christmas
Angela
Messenger of God Angel
Anastasia
Surrender, Resurrection, Risen One
Damien
Fertility, To Tame, Conqueror, Spirit
Anton
Priceless, Who Eats Flower, Beyond Praise, Highly Praiseworthy
Lilia
Form of Lilac, Night, Bluish, Lily Flower Name
Natalia
Birthday, Christmas Babies, Birth
Tamara
Flower, Spice, Date Tree
Angelina
Messenger of God, Angel
Lara
Seagull, Laurel, Native of Larissa, Bright
Sonia
Golden, Beautiful, Skill, Name which Brings Happiness
Nadia
Beginning, Generous, Caller, Hopeful
Erik
Alone-Ruler, Sole Ruler, Honor and Powerful King
Olga
Blessed, Happiness, Holy, Luck
Valentin
The Strong, Vigorous
Valentina
The Word Valens Which is of the Meaning Healthy Strong, Vigorous
Alina
Honorable, Lovely, Bright Beautiful, Silk of Heaven
Kira
Master, The Sun, Lord, Mistress
Tatiana
From the House of Tatius, King of the Sabines
Larissa
The Lovely, Root of Larissa End, Seagull
Lia
Lioness, Dependence, Wild Cow, Bringer of Good News
Alisa
Of a Noble Kind, Sun, Joy, Great Happiness
Marta
Spanish Form of Martha Lady, Warlike, Bitter, Herrin
Mila
People, Expensive, Loving, Gracious
Nestor
Name of a King, Always Heimkehrende, He who Remembers, The Homecoming
Abram
Exalted Father, Need, Lift Up, Uplift
Margarita
Child of Light, Daisy Flower, Pearl
German
Warrior, From Germany, Sister, Brother
Tiana
Christian, King of the Sabines, Belonging to Christ, The Anointed One
Tana
Issue, Body
Tanya
King of the Sabines, Fairy Princess
Liza
Dedicated to Allah, My God is Abundance, Joy, Variation of Elizabeth
Alena
Torch, Of Magdala, Olena, Shining
Irina
Peace, The Peaceful
Mika
Lord, Increase, Gift from God, Intelligent Raccoon
Inga
He who is Foremost, God of Fertility and Peace, Beautiful, Ingeborg
Ira
Wind, In Hindi Yug, The Peaceful, Muse
Annika
He (God) Was Gracious, Grace, Different, Goddess Durga
Tania
Giant, Daughter, A Fairy Queen-of Tatiana, Of the Family
Lidia
Woman from Lydia, Womanly, Beautiful
Antonina
Female Version of Antonio Beyond Praise, Highly Praiseworthy, Priceless, Beyond-price
Raisa
Princess, Leader, Rose, Flower
Nada
Hope, Liberality, Giving, Dew
Yelena
The Element Helios Meaning Sun, Moon Elope, Reed, Shoot
Tasha
Birth, Young Girl, Christmas Babies, A Short Form of Natsha
Irena
The Peaceful
Svetlana
Light Or Holy, Svet
Adrian
A name with Roman roots, has been popular in England since the 1950s and is known through figures like Adrian Monk and actor Adrian Grenier. While its similarity to Adrienne once led to neglect, it's now a winning choice.
Natalya
Born on Christmas, Born on Christmas
Tonya
Beyond Price, Praiseworthy, Abbreviation of Antonia and Antoinette, Priceless
Taina
Star
Gala
Gaul, Ornamental Plant Celebrates October 5Th, Merrymaking, Enjoyment
Valery
Healthy, Brave, Strong
Marisha
A Variation of Mary, Of the Sea, Bitter, Overthrow
Luba
is Loved, One who Loves
Karine
Beloved, Dear, The Pure, Pretty
Kesha
God is Gracious, Hair, Immense Joy
Marek
Devoted to Mars, The God of War, Warlike, Alter
Tanja
From the Same Blood, The Teuton, Germane, Brotherly
Lazar
God has Helped
Jeramy
In Use Since the Middle Ages, God will Uplift
Bogdan
Gift of God
Boris
Famous, Struggle, Wolf, Fighter
Tashina
Born on Christmas, Born on Christmas
Fedor
Gift of God, God's Gift
Lev
Leo, The Lion
Dimitri
Earth-Lover, Dedicated to Demeter
Tash
Love, The Element Aisha with the Meaning Alive, Rich, Life
Olene
Light
Ely
The Lord will Help, Elevation, Form of Eli
Karlin
Free Man, Full-grown, Vigorous, Army
Pasha
A Lord, Bond, Snare, Net
Roza
Meadow, Paradise, Rose, Garden
Vero
True, Real
Demyan
Tamer, To Tame, Fertility, Conqueror
Natali
Princess, Christmas Babies
Mikhail
Who is Like God?, Wish
Bela
Destruction, Intelligent, Sacred Wood Apple Tree, White
Vitali
Life, Lively, Vital, Vigorous
Nikolai
Victory of the People
Georgi
Earthworker, Farmer
Arman
Aspiration, Army Man, French Form of Herman, Soldier
Makar
Blessed, Inspiration, Makaros
Akim
Yahweh Will Establish, God Judges On
Fedora
Gift of God, God's Gift
Czar
Long Haired, Form of Cesar, Cut, Excise
Borris
Wolf, Fighter, Struggle, Famous
Kliment
The Gentle, The Merciful
Milena
Gracious, Expensive, Precious, Dear
Ilya
Abbreviation of Elijah, God is Gracious
Anoushka
Favor, A Term of Endearment, Grace
Alexei
The Defender
Grisha
Watchful
Artem
Whole, Healthy, A Butcher, Follower of Artemis, Safe
Dasha
Degree, Circumstance, Period of Life, Condition
Viktor
Winner, Victory, The Victor
Ruslan
Sweetness, Lion, Moderation
Vladimir
Rule, Famous, To Govern and Peace, Great
Katerina
Torture, Pure, Form of Catherine
Misha
Feminine of Michael, Lord Krishna's Devotee, Bee, Who is Like God
Rolan
Fame, Land, Homeland
Vlad
Rule
Masha
Bitterness, Drop, Sea
Ludmila
Dear, People, Gracious
Arkady
Truly Brave, Bold, Real, Noteworthy and Valorous
Inessa
The Chaste, The Pure
Vasilisa
Royal, Kingly
Mischa
Who is Like God?, Like the Lord
Katya
The Pure
Zoya
Alive, Beautiful, Loving or Affectionate, Shining
Hanya
Favour, Grace, Grain, Apricot from Nara
Igor
Guardian of the Youth, Warrior
Yaroslav
Jari, Slava
Fyodor
Gift of God
Sergei
Inspired By An Old Roman Family, Servant
Yuri
Farmer, Earthworker
Rodion
Song of the Hero, The Elements Heros Meaning Hero Fighter
Ilia
Flanks
Kazimir
To Destroy
Polina
Apollonia
Leonid
Son of Leon, Lion Strong
Damir
Man, Heart, Humanity
Zosha
A Defender of the People
Tashia
The Russian Form of the English Natalie Born at Christmas
Tashka
Born on Christmas, Natal Day, Birth, To be Born-from Natalia
Anatoly
Sunrise
Nika
Victory of the People
Savva
Wise, Old Man, Saint who was a Trainer of Young Monks
Kir
Farseeing, First King of Iran, Lord, Young
Varya
Form, Valuable, Chief, Wealth
Tashi
One who is Prosperous, Prosperity, Fortunate
Vasily
King, Monarch, Brave, Kingly
Uliana
Julia, Illustrious Roman Family, Downy Bearded, Youthful
Nazar
Hero, The One who Gives, Eyesight, Vision
Aleksandr
He Who Wards Off (Other) Men
Ekaterina
The Pure
Asya
Grace, Asia
Yulia
Dedicated to Jupiter
Vitya
Winner, One who Conquers, Conqueror, Champion
Jelena
Shining, The Torch
Sascha
Protect and Man, Protector, Alexandra, Manly
Vitaliy
Life-Sustaining, Vital, Lively
Mishka
Gift of Love
Andrei
The Manly, Man, Masculine, Brave
Vika
God's Power, Wind, A Bird
Ilias
A Prophets Name, The Lord is My God
Nadezhda
Hope
Aleksey
Repel, To Help, Helper, Protect
Naum
Comforter
Olya
Light
Valya
The Healthy
Tishka
Name of a Saint
Roksana
Bright, Dawn, Star, Light
Ilari
The Cheerful
Zhanna
John, God is Merciful
Venera
Love
Arina
Holy One, The Peaceful, Peace, From Adria
Tatjana
King of the Sabines, From the House of Tatius
Rada
Council, Council
Faina
Crown or Garland
Pyotr
Rock, Stone, Strong, River