Russian Baby Names, Names Of Russian Origin, Page 3
Russian baby names carry the rich, musical beauty of a language shaped by poets, tsars, and centuries of Orthodox Christian tradition. If you have Russian heritage or simply love the warm, rolling sound of Slavic names, this collection of Russian baby names is a wonderful starting point. Each pick comes from the literary, religious, and folk traditions that have shaped Russian culture from Moscow and St. Petersburg across every generation.
Consider Anastasia, a Greek-Russian classic meaning ''resurrection,'' made famous by the lost Romanov princess and her royal legacy. Dmitri, from Greek Demetrios, means ''follower of Demeter'' and is one of Russia''s most beloved boy names. Natasha is a warm nickname for Natalia, meaning ''birthday of the Lord'' in Latin. Mikhail, the Russian form of Michael, means ''who is like God'' in Hebrew and feels strong and classic. Katya, a sweet short form of Yekaterina, means ''pure'' in Greek.
When choosing Russian baby names, roll each one on your tongue and feel its musical rhythm. These names pair beautifully with English-friendly middle names for bicultural families. If Russian baby names speak to you, you may also enjoy our Slavic baby names for broader picks, our European baby names for heritage alternatives, or our royal baby names for regal companions. A Russian name is a lasting gift of heritage, one your child can carry with pride across every border.
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Recorded origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ioakim | Russian Form Of Hebrew Joachim, "God Will Judge."Variant, Ioachime, Exists. D... | Male | Russian |
| Iona | From The King's Island | Female | Celtic |
| Iov | God Will Estahlish | Male | Hebrew |
| Ira | Descendant | Male | Hebrew |
| Iraida | Of Hera | Female | English |
| Irena | Peace | Female | Greek |
| Irene | Peace | Female | Spanish |
| Isidora | Gifted With Many Ideas | Female | Spanish |
| Ivan | Gift From God | Male | Hebrew |
| Ivana | Gift From God | Female | Hebrew |
| Ivanna | Gift From God | Female | Hebrew |
| Ivonne | Variant Of Yvonne. | Female | French |
| Izabella | Devoted To God | Female | Hebrew |
| Janna | Paradise | Female | Indian |
| Jasha | Combination Of James And Marsha. | Female | English |
| Jelena | Shining Light | Female | Russian |
| Jov | Supplanter | Male | Hebrew |
| Jovan | Warrior. | Male | American |
| Julia | Youthful | Female | French |
| Kalena | The Hawaiian Equivalent Of Karen. | Female | Hawaiian |
| Kalista | Beautiful One. | Female | English |
| Karen | Pure | Female | Danish |
| Karina | Form Of Karen; Pure KIRA, KIROCHKA | Female | Russian |
| Karinna | Female | Russian | |
| Karol | Feminine Variant Of Charles Meaning Manly | Female | English |
| Karolina | Feminine Form Of Karl (Manly) | Female | Hungarian |
| Kashka | Nigerian Name Meaning "Friendly." | Male | African |
| Katarina | Female | English | |
| Katherina | Variant Of Katherine. Pure. | Female | English |
| Katherine | Pure. Used Since Third Century A.D. Early Latin Forms Katerina And Caterina B... | Female | English |
| Katia | Variant Of Katherine. Pure. | Female | Spanish |
| Katina | Pure. | Female | English |
| Katinka | Pure | Female | Hungarian |
| Katja | Pure. | Female | Russian |
| Katrina | Variant Of Katherine. Pure. | Female | English |
| Katrine | Female | English | |
| Kattrina | Pure. | Female | Russian |
| Khristina | Variant Of Christiana. Follower Of Christ. | Female | English |
| Kira | Dark Lady. | Female | English |
| Klara | "Clear, Bright" | Female | French |
| Kleopatra | Glory Of The Father | Female | Greek |
| Kristina | Variant Of Christiana. Follower Of Christ. | Female | English |
| Lacey | "Derived From Lacey Which Is A French Nobleman's Surname Brought To British I... | Female | English |
| Lala | Equivalent Of English Lara, "Famous; Cheerful." | Female | Hawaiian |
| Lara | Protection. Popular Surname And Place Name. | Female | Spanish |
| Larissa | Cheerful | Female | Greek |
| Leia | Child Of Heaven; Heavenly Flowers | Female | Hawaiian |
| Lena | Name Suffix. | Female | English |
| Lenora | Shining Light. Variant Of Eleanor. | Female | English |
| Lera | Reference To The Virgin Mary | Female | Spanish |
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