Forgotten male Slavic names and their meanings. Old Russian and Slavic names

With the adoption of Christianity in Russia, many original Russian names were lost. They were supplanted by the names of Greek, Latin, Jewish origin... So the name Paul is Latin, Catherine is Greek, and Mary is Hebrew. However, some Russian names still remained in circulation, while others are returning to fashion today.

Joyful names

Most of the original Russian names can be recognized by three main features. First, we can understand their meaning even today, and without the use of dictionaries. For example, Bogdan - God-given... Secondly, the overwhelming number of Slavic names had a bright, kind, joyful meaning. Our ancestors believed that the name of a child can determine his fate. So, Lubomyr - loving world loved by the world. And thirdly, many names consisted of two parts. For example, Love-sweet, Good-temper, Peace-glory, Lyubo-thought.

"Yar", "glory" and "light"

Some primordially Russian names include the letter combination "yar". It comes from the old Russian word "yarilo". This was the name in Russia of the sun god, who personified life, prosperity, joy. Therefore, our ancestors were sure that the appearance of a particle of God in the name will bring only happiness to the child. Today these names are back in fashion. So "Yaroslav" has not left the top 30 most popular names in Russia for the last five years.

However, the same can be said about "Vladislav". This is also an ancient Slavic name. Many male and female names in Russia had the root "glory" in their composition. It is enough to remember Svyatoslav or Miroslava. It is clear that "glory" means fame, fame.

Svet was also the root of many Russian names. For example, Svetogor, Svetopolk, Svetoslava.

"God" and "the world"

Many Russian names included the word "god" ("god"). Surely, our ancestors called their children that so that God would always be with them and protect them. For example, Bogolyub, Bogumil, Bozhen, Bozhedar. This group also includes the name Bogdan, which is also very popular today among newly-made parents.

Of course, without such a light and kind word as "peace" was also simply indispensable. This is how the names Dobromir, Jaromir, Velimir appeared.

"Love" and "Mil"

You can't go far without love either. Our ancestors thought so. That is why the names were often formed from the roots "love" and "sweet": Lyuboslav, Dobromil.

Forgotten names

At birth, the baby in Russia was not given a name. At first they called him some nickname: Hare, Fool, Pyatak, Muzhik, Seed. Over time, when the child was already showing his character in all its glory, he was endowed with the appropriate name. Now most of these names have sunk into oblivion. These are such names as Brave, Prekrasa, Vyshan, Dorozh, Istr, Zvenets and others.

A curious fact: how much of what we consider native, ours, is borrowed by origin. Take, for example, such "primordially Russian" names as Olga (Scandinavian), Catherine (Greek), Maria (Hebrew) or Vadim (borrowed from Arabic), Pavel (Latin) ... The fact is that with the adoption of Christianity on

The naming tradition has also changed in Russia. And before that, the Varangians influenced the composition of the names - hence a large number of Scandinavian in origin (Igor, Oleg).

Truly forgotten for a long time. After all, children after the baptism of Russia were called not arbitrarily, not by choice, but according to the calendar. Originally Russian names were supplanted by "newfangled" Christian names - Greek, Latin, Jewish. And only recently the tradition of naming children "in Slavonic" began to revive. What are these original Russian names? First of all, they contain a "transparent" etymology. That is, their meaning is clear to us without additional interpretations. For example, Lyudmila, Svetlana, Vladimir, Velimir. There are a large number of names with the root "-slav" (famous, glorious). These are not only the familiar Vladislav, Svyatoslav, Yaroslav. These are Wenceslav, Izyaslav, Ratislav, Pereslav. And women: Miroslav, Putislav, Boguslav, Vedislav. contain other significant roots. For example, "yar" - from the Slavic Yarin, Yaroslav, Yaromir (s), Yaromil, Svetoyar, Yaropolk. With the root "light" such primordially Russian names (East Slavic) are known: Svetopolk, Svetozar, Svetomir, Svetogor, Peresvet, Svetoolika, Svetoslava ...

When naming a baby, our distant ancestors tried to emphasize

any trait. Therefore, the kids had temporary names - rather, nicknames, which later - after many centuries - became surnames: Silent, Nezhdan, Pervoy, Tretyak. Only later, during the ceremony of cutting hair, that is, when the baby was one, three years old, he was named again. There were also traditions of changing the name. For example, after reaching adulthood, after recovery, after marriage in adulthood. It was believed that the name carries fate. In addition, there were certain prohibitions. It was impossible to name a child by the name of family members living in the house or deceased older children. It has long been a tradition to call it "after the grandfather", since it was believed that the share is passed down through the generation. What other native Russian names can you remember? Of course, with the root "god" ("god"): Bogdan, Bozhen, Bogolyub, Bohumil (-a), Bozhidar ... There were many names with the element of "good": Blessed, Blagomir, but more often with the East Slavic "good" - ": Dobroslava, Dobromir, Dobromil, Dobronrav, Dobrynya. The root "love" was also widespread: Lyubomyr, Lyuboslav, Lyubomysl, Lyubim, Lyubava.

The primordially Russian names carried a positive message, brightly positive connotations. Therefore, most often they were chosen with a kind, light meaning. Full Russian names most often consisted of two parts. We should also recall such remarkable anthroponyms as Radoslav, Radmir, Radosveta, Lada, Milana, Milena, Milorad, Milovan. And also later (since they contain the Old Slavic disagreement) Zlatomir, Zlata, Zlatoyar, Zlatogor. The primordial Russians or Rostislav are still popular today, but such forgotten ones as Zabava, Boyan, Siyan, Dobrava are also worthy of attention.

A name for each person has great value, it carries in itself all the love of parents and leaves an imprint on the formation of the character of the child. The ancient Slavs most often gave names consisting of two words, they were invested deep meaning, the same name could serve as a talisman. After adoption Christian faith, the first name served to interact with the people around, and the second name was given at the baptism of a baby, and it was secret. The baptismal name was known only to parents, godparents and the person himself, it protected its owner from the influence and suggestion of evil. All names were selected based on the gender of the baby, so there is Old Russian names male and female, in fact, as elsewhere. It is not possible to cover the entire list of names in one article, so in this article we will consider old Russian names boys. Let's first figure out what the name meant for the Slavs and how it was chosen.

When people began to unite in groups, for example, tribes or communities, they realized that it was much easier to exist in a company, and not alone. Each group of people always had a leader, and he had to correctly build the life of the tribe. But there was a difficulty in interacting with an individual member of society, and not with the entire group. Ancient man began to call out to another for some noticeable features of appearance, be it hair color or the presence of a beard, for character traits or special skills. This is how the names appeared. Later, surnames began to appear according to the same principles as the exchange. For example, a family lives where blacksmithing is the predominant type of activity, others called them blacksmiths, then the blacksmiths were transformed into Kuznetsovs, and so the surname was passed from family to family.

Pagans tried to call children by names that personify any desirable qualities in a child. It was believed that giving a child a name with a certain meaning and qualities, a person will be endowed with them in the future. The name for the boys was especially carefully chosen, because boys have always been more desirable than girls, they are the successors of the family, bearers of strength and wisdom, future heads of the family and leaders of the tribe. Old Slavic names for boys were thought up with great care. Old Russian male names were often derived from the names of animals in order to endow their bearer with the qualities of this animal. For example, the names Aliter (Uzbek name), Babar (India) and our Russian - Lev. I think that it will not be difficult to guess from the name of which animal this name originated. Or the well-known wolf and its derivatives: Wolf, Wolf, Wolfgang and others.

By the way

The names were also formed from the names of plants or the names of the ancient gods and goddesses. Names derived from participles, such as Zhdan, Khoten and others, were very common.

First, ancient Russian male names were invented, and from them the female form of the name was already formed. For example, Vladimir is a female form named after Vladimir, Mstislav is a female form named after Mstislav, etc. Great power endowed with Slavic male names, full list which are very difficult to find, only a few have reached modern man... But, in fact, by what the Old Slavonic male names were, one can judge the way of life of the people in Ancient Rus and about what was important for the Slavs at that time. Names are a huge layer of history for the study of everyday life, culture, religion and the standard of living of our ancestors. Later in the Soviet era, the names would include short Soviet slogans and the names / surnames of the leaders of the people.

Slavic names for boys and their meaning

The pagans gave their children two names to protect them from evil spirits. Often the first name was a name by birth number, for example, Elder or Menshak. In adolescence, the child received a life-long name according to his character traits. After the adoption of Christianity, parents continued to give their children two names, and the second, also, protected him from evil. But true name considered the second, given at the baptism of the infant, the name known to God and the guardian angel. Often, the early Christians named children by church calendar, named after a saint, born in one child with a baby.

Ancient Russian male names before the baptism of Rus.

• Agniy - fiery, light
• Bayan - the keeper of antiquity
• Blagomir - bringing good to the world
• Bogovad - knower of the gods
• Bogodiy - pleasing the gods
• Bratislava - the brother of glory
• Wake up - be nice
• Bueslav - stork
• Belogor - from the white mountains
• Beloyar - furious
• Everyone - dear to everyone
• Vyacheslav - glorious council
• Venislav - crowned with glory
• Volodar - giving will
• Gradimir - looking at the world
• Gorisvet - high light
• Dobrynya - kind
• Dejan - active
• Dan - given from above
• Daromir - the giver of peace
• Daniyar - given to shine
• Daromysl - thinking
• Zhdanimir - the awaited world
• Zhdan - long-awaited
• Desired - desired
• Zarya - Rising Light
• Zvenimir - calling for peace
• Zdanimir - the creator of the world
• Idan - walking
• Ivar - Tree of Life
• Krasibor - the chosen one of the beautiful
• Ladislav - glorifying beauty
• Ludimir - bringing peace to people
• Luborad - pleasing with love
• Love - beloved
• Lyubodron - dear
• Lyubogost - hospitable
• Milan is cute
• Mlad - young
• Peaceful - loving world
• Moguta - powerful
• Mylodar - the giver of peace
• Negomir - gentle and peaceful
• Found - found
• Sharp-thinking - sharp-minded
• Ocheslav - glory to the father
• Peresvet - bright
• Premislav - accept the glory
• Putislav - the path of glory
• Radey - joyful
• Ratibor - the chosen warrior
• Svyatomir - holy world
• Svyatovik - light
• Holy man is a warrior
• Dying - appeasement
• Praise the world
• Chestimir - the honor of the world
• Jaromil - cute
• Janislav - glorious

And various variations of the names derived from the names of animals, such as, Falcon, Nightingale, Thrush, Wolf, Owl and others. Names by trait: Ghoul, Resentment, Strongman, etc. Appearance names: Eye, Hair, Thin, Devil, Chernomys, etc.

Ancient Russian names of men after the adoption of Christianity:

• Habakkuk - the love of God
• Alexy - defender
• Alphaeus - change
• Adam is the first man
• Bogdan - given by God
• Boris is a wrestler
• Bronislav is a glorious defender
• Vladimir - owning the world
• Vladislav - the owner of fame
• Vsevolod - the owner of all
• Vyacheslav - great, glorious
• Gorislav - blazing glory
• David - the long-awaited
• Eremey - Crowned by God
• Elisha - the savior of the living
• Zakhar - God remembers
• Jacob is the second born of twins
• Izyaslav - the one who achieved fame
• Luca - light
• Makar - happy
• Mstislav - gloriously takes revenge
• Nathan - God gave
• Naum - the soothing
• Oleg is a saint, sacred
• Rostislav - growing fame
• Stanislav is the most glorious
• Timofey - God-fearing
• Jan - given by God
• Yaroslav - strong, glorious

After the baptism of Russia, boys were often called the names of saints. Since the first Christians were Jews, the Slavs began to borrow Jewish names, and now these names are already considered primordially Slavic, although this is not entirely true.

Despite the fact that the old Russian names for boys are already outdated, they gradually come into fashion again, since modern names have become very frequent and begin to bore young parents. Everyone wants to name their child the way no one called them, so that their baby is different from others, so there is a return to old, but not forgotten, names.

In our century, educated parents are paying more and more attention to Old Church Slavonic names, giving them to their children. Thus, they return to the primordial Russian traditions that have existed in Russia since ancient times in naming.

Old names in modern times

New sound in modern world acquire the names Vsevolod and Milana, Mstislav and Darina. Such a lively interest of modern residents in rare, long-not used ancient Slavic names is not surprising. In search of a name for their child, parents strive to make it original and unusual. In addition, they want the baby's name to be sonorous and poetic. In addition to the above, modern parents do not forget about the content and semantics of the name.

The Slavs used to give children names with meaning. At the same time, the name must necessarily have only positive energy. Old Slavic names meet all these requirements. The Russian person intuitively understands their meaning, and the beauty with which they sound will not leave anyone indifferent. Ancient Slavic names (male and female) today are considered by many parents as best names for their children.

Double naming

The name determines the fate of a person. It serves as the key to his inner peace... The ancients Slavic tribes adhered to the tradition of double naming, which was based on belief in the mystical connection of the name and the person to whom it was given. It is no coincidence that in Russia a person had two names: one was false - for everyone, and the other secret - for himself and his closest friends. The names were supposed to serve as protection from evil spirits and bad people... Often the first false Slavic name was given purposefully unattractive (Malice, Kriv, Byaka, Nekras, Likho).

It was believed that the name is the key to a person, and not knowing the essence of the individual, it is much more difficult for him to harm. The rite of secondary naming was performed upon reaching adolescence, when all the main character traits had already been formed, and it was already possible to judge which of them had become predominant. Based on these features, a name was given.

The meaning of ancient Slavic names

Let's analyze the ancient Slavic names and their meanings.

By its meaning Old Church Slavonic names conditionally subdivided into several groups:

• Names repeating the names of various representatives of flora and fauna (Raven, Oryol, Orekh). Such names are not used these days.
• Old Church Slavonic names reflecting various traits human character... For example, Veselin can mean "cheerful", and the name Brave means "courageous"; Dobrolub means loving and kind. In the modern world, it is the names of this group that have become widespread.
• Names referring to various mythical characters. These were mainly the names of the ancients Slavic deities... So, Lada is the Slavic goddess of love, Yarilo is the Slavic god of the sun.
• Interesting Old Slavic names indicating the order in which the child was born in the family. The logic was quite simple. The first son received the name Pervush, the second son was called Vtorak, the third - Tretyak, and so on.

For a more detailed study of Slavic names and their meanings, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the following lists.

Names of men

Old Slavic names of boys and their meaning:

1. Bazhan. This means "the desired child."
2. Belogov. It means "enlightened".
3. Borislav. This is believed to be interpreted as "fighting for glory."
4. Vsevolod. The interpretation of this name is "who knows everything."
5. Luchezar. Means radiant, luminous.
6. Radimir. The meaning of the name is "rejoicing in the world, caring for the world."
7. Svyatopolk. It means "in command of the holy regiment."
8. Trojan. It means "third".
9. Chedomir. Derived from two words: "world" and "child".
10. Yarema. Explained as "yoked."

Names of women

Ancient Slavic female names and their meanings:

• Bogdana means "given by God himself";
• Faith. It means "faithfulness";
• Dalina. Means far;
• Christmas tree. The name comes from the name of the tree - spruce;
• Zlata. It is interpreted as "the color of gold";
• Lana. Means "sweetheart";
• Lyubin. Derived from the word "love";
• Milada. Is interpreted as "cute";
• Stanislav. “Holy glory” has a meaning;
• Yuna. Derived from the word "young".

Dibasic Slavic names and their meaning

One of the largest groups of Slavic names is names with two stems. Until the era of Christianity began, the names of this group were most widespread.

Many of the names used by the Slavs are composed of 2 stems. For example, the name Lubomyr is considered to be derived from two words - "love" and "peace", and Boguslav is a derivative from "glory" and "god". It sounds very nice and at the same time the name has an absolutely clear meaning. It is thanks to this that Slavic names in our time have received a second life, becoming very popular among contemporaries. Most often, these names are given to children who were born in Poland, Ukraine, Serbia, Bulgaria and the Czech Republic.

These names are divided into two subgroups. The main group includes two main names (Tikhomir, Svyatoslav, Ratibor, Dobrozhir, Gostomysl, Yaropolk, Velimudr, Vsevolod, Bogdan, Lyubomila, Dobrogneva), and the second contains names derived from the names of the main group (Dobrynya, Svyatosha, Ratisha, Tishilo , Yarilka, Putyata, Miloneg).

History of Slavic names

Without a doubt, a significant part is associated with the names of people. cultural life and the formation folk traditions... In Russia, with the advent of Christianity, the ancient Slavic names were almost completely forgotten. There were even lists of ancient Slavic names that were banned Christian Church... It is quite easy to guess the reasons for what is happening. Some of the names (Yarilo, Lada) were the names of the ancient Slavic gods. Some of them were a group of people who, after the baptism of Rus, tried to help restore the Old Church Slavonic cult and traditions.

Today in Russia, Slavic names are not in vogue. They are called only 5% of babies born. This makes Russian culture poorer. Although the ancient Slavic names (male) are undoubtedly true Russian.

The propaganda of Slavic names is of great importance. People are trying to preserve ancient Slavic female names, a complete list of which can be found in special publications.

Some of the names are very popular. Let's talk about two of them.

The meaning of the name Bogdan

Bogdan often becomes a late and only boy, the fruit of long expectations. Parents, sometimes regardless of their desire, call that those children who were born after great anxieties and fears. In infancy, Bogdan is prone to colds. At the same time, the mother, worried about the health of her son, does not deny him anything.

The role of the father in upbringing is almost not felt. The child becomes attached to the mother, jealous of her for almost everyone. He lacks sociability, so he does not converge with peers very well. V school years Bogdan is friends with children who enjoy authority with his comrades, who are able to intercede for him. Subject grades are not very good. Despite the presence of abilities, natural laziness, to which Bogdan is prone, interferes. True, over time, laziness dulls.

In adulthood, Bogdan is a calm man with good self-esteem. He strives to get well in life, to make a career. A man is able to reach heights in any particular profession that does not require improvisation.

In the family, Bogdan wants to be an indisputable leader. He likes wives that are submissive, allowing him to show his power. Such categoricalness is manifested not only in relations with his wife, but also in communication with colleagues and acquaintances. Having gone through alcohol, Bogdan can get involved in an argument for any reason, without listening to the arguments of his opponent. However, he has many character traits that turn him into good husband... For example, he persists in looking for additional income, being economical in spending. Bogdan loves to spend money only on vacation for the whole family.

The meaning of the name Radmila

Parents continue to pick up Radmila - this is one of the most popular names. It combines 2 words: joyful and sweet. Despite the fact that the girl has a calm character, you should not leave her alone. Because of her developed imagination, it is not easy to predict what will come to her mind when she is on her own.

Prone to colds and other infectious diseases. Absolutely not afraid of dogs. Regardless of the size of the animals, he boldly approaches them and strokes them.

Radmila asks adults a variety of different, sometimes childish questions that can be puzzling. He enjoys communicating with strangers, as parents are sometimes tired of answering numerous questions. Radmila maintains sociability for life. Radmila does not always feel pleasure when she finds herself in the center of someone else's attention. She is inherently imperious, but this trait makes her a potential leader.

Such ancient Russian names were spread to this moment... Names have long history, and, apparently, it will not end soon.

The name determines the fate of a person. This is the key to his inner self. After all, it is no accident that in Russia 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 a protection from unkind spirits and unkind people.
Often the first Slavic name was deliberately unattractive (Kriv, Nekras, Zloba), for even greater protection from the unkind. After all, without having a key to the essence of a person, it is much more difficult to do evil. The rite of the second naming was carried out in adolescence, when the main character traits were formed. The name was given on the basis of these features. Slavic names abounded in their diversity, there were groups of names:
1) Names from animal and flora(Pike, Ruff, Hare, Wolf, Eagle, Nut, Borsch)
2) Names in order of birth (Pervusha, Vtorak, Tretyak)
3) Names of gods and goddesses (Lada, Yarilo)
4) Names by human qualities(Brave, Stoyan)
5) And the main group of names is two-basic (Svyatoslav, Dobrozhir, Tikhomir, 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 dibasic one and a suffix or ending is added (-neg, -lo, -ta, -tka, -sha, -yata, -nya, -ka).
Example: Svyatoslav: Holy + sha = Holy.
Undoubtedly, the names of people carry a significant part of the culture and traditions of the entire nation. 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 easy to guess. One part of the names (Lada, Yarilo) were names Slavic gods, the owners of the second part were people who, even after the Christianization of Russia, tried to restore the cult and traditions (magi, heroes). Today in Russia only 5% of children call Slavic names, which undoubtedly impoverishes the already meager Slavic culture.

LIST OF SLAVIC NAMES

Bazhen is a welcome child, a welcome one. The names have the same meaning: Bazhai, Bazhan. From these names surnames arose: Bazhanov, Bazhenov, Bazhutin.
Bazhena is a female form named after Bazhen.
Beloslav - From BEL - white, to turn white and SLAV - to glorify. Abbreviated names: Belyai, Belyan. From these names surnames arose: Belov, Belyshev, Belyaev.
Beloslava is a female form named after Beloslav. Abbreviated name: Belyana
Berimir is the one who cares about the world.
Berislav is the one who takes glory, who cares about the glory.
Berislava is a female form named after Berislav.
Blagoslav - glorifying kindness.
Blagoslav is a female form named after Blagoslav. Abbreviated names: Blagana, Blagana, Blagina.
Fornication - dissolute, unprofitable. One of the "negative" names. From this name a surname arose: Bludov. Historical personality: Fornication - voivode Yaropolk Svyatoslavich.
Bogdan is a child given by God. The name has the same meaning: Bozhko. From these names surnames arose: Bogdanin, Bogdanov, Bogdashkin, Bozhkov.
Bogdana is a female form named after Bogdan. Abbreviated name: Bozena.
Bogolyub - loving god... From this name the surname arose: Bogolyubov.
Bogomil - dear to God. The name has the same meaning: Bohumil.
Bozhidar - a gift from God.
Bozhidara is a female form named after Bozhidar.
Boleslav is famous. Historical personality: Boleslav I - Polish king.
Boleslav is a female form named after Boleslav.
Borimir is a fighter for peace, a peacemaker.
Borislav is a fighter for glory. Abbreviated names: Boris, Borya. From these names surnames arose: Borin, Boriskin, Borisov, Borisikhin, Borichev, Borishchev. Historical personality: Boris Vseslavich Polotsky - Prince of Polotsk, the founder of the Drutsk princes.
Borislav is a female form named after Borislav.
Borsch is one of the personified names of the plant world. In a literal translation: Borsch - tops of plants. From this name comes the surname Borshchev.
Boyan is a storyteller. The name was formed from the verb: bayat - speak, tell, chant. The names have the same meaning: Bayan, Bayan. From these names came the surname: Bayanov. Legendary personality: songwriter - Boyan.
Boyana is a female form named after Boyan.
Bratislava - From BROTHERS - to fight and GLORY - to praise.
Bratislava is a female form named after Bratislava.
Bronislav is the protector of glory, the guardian of glory. The name has the same meaning: Branislav. Abbreviated name: Armor.
Bronislava is a female form named after Bronislav.
Bryachislav - from BRYACHI - to rattle and SLAV - to glorify Historical personality: Bryachislav Izyaslavich - Prince of Polotsk.
Budimir is a peacemaker. From this name came the surnames: Budilov, Budishchev.
Velimir is a big world.
Velimir is a female form named after Velimir.
Velimudr is knowledgeable.
Velislav is a great glory, the most glorious.
Velislav is a female form named after Velislav. Abbreviated names: Vela, Velika, Wieliczka.
Wenceslas - dedicated to glory, crowned with glory.
Wenceslaus is a female form named after Wenceslas.
Faith is faith, faithful.
Veselin is cheerful, cheerful.
Veselina is a female form named after Veselin. The name has the same meaning: Vesela.
Vladimir is the owner of the world. The name has the same meaning: Volodimer. From this name came the surnames: Vladimirov, Vladimirsky, Volodimerov, Volodin, Volodichev. Historical personality: Vladimir I Svyatoslavich Red Sun - Prince of Novgorod, Grand Duke Kievsky.
Vladimir - female form named after Vladimir.
Vladislav is the owner of fame.
The name has the same meaning: Volodislav. Abbreviated name: Vlad. Historical personality: Volodislav is the son of Igor Rurikovich.
Vladislav - female form named after Vladislav. Abbreviated name: Vlada.
Vojislav is a glorious warrior. Abbreviated names: Voilo, Warrior. From these names came the surnames: Voeikov, Voinikov, Voinov. Historical personality: Voin Vasilyevich - from the clan of the Yaroslavl princes.
Vojislav is a female form named after Vojislav.
Wolf is one of the personified names of the animal world. From this name came the surname: Volkov.
Raven is one of the personified names of the animal world. From this name came the surnames: Voronikhin, Voronov.
Vorotislav - returning glory.
Vsevolod is the ruler of the people, who owns everything. From this name came the surnames: Vsevolodov, Vsevolozhsky. Historical personality: Vsevolod I Yaroslavich - Prince of Pereyaslavsky, Chernigov, Grand Duke of Kiev.
Everyone is loved by everyone.
Vsemil is a female form named Vsemil.
Vseslav is all-glorious, famous. The name has the same meaning: Seslav. From this name came the surname: Seslavin.
Historical personality: Vseslav Bryachislavich Polotsky - Prince of Polotsk, Grand Duke of Kiev.
Vseslav is a female form named after Vseslav.
Vtorak is the second son in the family. The names have the same meaning: Second, Vtorush. From these names came the surnames: Vtorov, Vtorushin.
Vyacheslav is the most glorious, the most glorious. The name has the same meaning: Vatslav, Vysheslav. From these names came the surnames: Vysheslavtsev, Vyacheslavlev, Vyacheslavov. Historical personality: Vyacheslav Vladimirovich - Prince of Smolensk, Turovsky, Pereyaslavsky, Vyshgorodsky, Grand Duke of Kiev.
Vyachko is a legendary person: Vyachko is the progenitor of the Vyatichi.
Godoslav - The name has the same meaning: Godlav. Historical figure: Godoslav - the prince of the Bodrici-rarog.
Goluba is meek. From this name came the surnames: Golubin, Golubushkin
Gorazd is skillful, capable. The surname Gorazdov originated from this name.
Gorislav is fiery, burning in glory.
Gorislava is a female form named after Gorislav.
Gorynya is like a mountain, huge, indestructible. Legendary personality: hero - Gorynya.
Gostemil - dear to another (guest). From this name came the surname: Gostemilov.
Gostomysl - thinking about another (guest). Historical personality: Gostomysl - Prince of Novgorod.
Gradimir is the preserving world.
Gradislav - the guardian of glory.
Gradislav is a female form named after Gradislav.
Granislav - Improving Glory.
Granislav is a female form named after Granislav.
Gremislav is famous.
Gudislav is a renowned musician who trumpets glory. Abbreviated name: Gudim. From these names came the surname: Gudimov.

Daren - donated.
Daren is a female form named after Daren. The names have the same meaning: Darina, Dara.
Nine is the ninth son in the family. From this name came the surnames: Devyatkin, Devyatkov, Devyatov. Dobrogneva
Dobrolub is kind and loving. From this name came the surname: Dobrolyubov.
Kind - kind and sweet.
Dobromila is a female form named after Dobromil.
Dobromir is kind and peaceful. Abbreviated names: Dobrynya, Dobrysha. From these names came the surnames: Dobrynin, Dobryshin. Legendary personality: hero - Dobrynya.
Dobromir is a female form named after Dobromir. Good thinking is kind and reasonable. From this name came the surname: Dobromyslov.
Dobroslav - glorifying kindness.
Dobroslava is a female form named after Dobroslav.
Domaslav - glorifying relatives. Abbreviated name: Domash - your own, dear. From this name came the surname: Domashov.
Dragomir is dearer than the world.
Dragomir is a female form named after Dragomir.
Dubynya is like an oak, indestructible. Legendary personality: a hero - Dubynya.
The squad is a comrade.
The common name has the same meaning: Friend. From these names came the surnames: Druzhinin, Drugov, Drunin.
Ruff is 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 a female form named after Zhdan.
Zhiznomir - living in the world.
Hare is one of the personified names of the animal world. From this name came the surname: Zaitsev.
Zvenislava - announcing the glory.
Winter is harsh and merciless. From this name came the surname: Zimin. Legendary personality: Ataman Zima from Razin's army.
Zlatomir is a golden world.
Goldflower - gold-colored. Abbreviated name: Zlata.
Malice is one of the "negative" names. From this name came the names: Zlobin, Zlovidov, Zlydnev.
Izyaslav - who took glory. Historical personality: Izyaslav Vladimirovich - Prince of Polotsk, the founder of the Polotsk princes.
Sincere - sincere. The name has the same meaning: Spark.
Iskra is a female form named after Iskra.
Istislav - glorifying the truth.
Istoma - languishing (possibly associated with difficult childbirth). From this name came the surnames: Istomin, Istomov.
Casimir - showing the world.
Casimir is a female form named after Casimir.
Koschey is thin, bony. From this name came the surnames: Koscheev, Kashchenko.
Krasimir - beautiful and peaceful
Krasimira is a female form named after Krasimir. Abbreviated name: Krasa.
Curve is one of the "negative" names. From this name comes the surname: Krivov.
Lada - beloved, dear. The name of the Slavic Goddess of love, beauty and marriage.
Ladimir is good at peace.
Ladislav - glorifying Lada (love).
Swan is the personified name of the animal world. The name has the same meaning: Lybid. From this name comes the surname - Lebedev. Legendary personality: Lybid is the sister of the founders of the city of Kiev.
Luchezar is a luminous ray.
Love - beloved. From this name came the surname: Lyubimov.
Love is beloved. The name has the same meaning: Lyubava. From these names came the surnames: Lyubavin, Lyubimtsev, Lyubavin, Lyubin, Lyubushin, Lyubimin.
Loved - beloved, dear.
Lubomyr is a loving world.
Lubomyr is a female form named after Lubomyr.
Lyubomysl - loving to think.
Lyuboslav - loving glory.
Lyudmil is dear to people.
Lyudmila is a female form named after Lyudmila. Historical personality: Lyudmila is a Czech princess.
Mal - small, junior. The name has the same meaning: Small, Mladen. From these names came the surnames: Maleev, Malenkov, Maltsov, Malyshev. Historical personality: Mal is a Drevlyan prince.
Malusha is a female form named after Mal. The name has the same meaning: Mlada. From these names came the surname: Malushin. Historical personality: Malusha is the wife of Syatoslav Igorevich, mother of Vladimir Svyatoslavich.
Mechislav is a glorifying sword.
Milan is cute. The name has the same meaning: Milen. From these names came the surnames: Milanov, Milenov.
Milana is a female form named after Milan. The names have the same meaning: Milava, Milada, Milena, Militsa, Umila. From these names came the surname: Milavin. Historical personality: Umila is the daughter of Gostomysl.
- caressing, caring.
Milorad is sweet and joyful. From this name came the surname: Miloradovich.
Miloslav is sweetly praising. Abbreviated name: Miloneg.
Miloslav is a female form named after Miloslav.
Peaceful - peace-loving. From this name came the surname: Mirolyubov.
Miroslav is a glorifying world.
Miroslava - female form named after Miroslav.
Silent - taciturn, taciturn. From this name came the surname: Molchanov.
Mstislav - glorifying revenge. Historical personality: Mstislav Vladimirovich - Prince of Tmutorakansky, Grand Duke of Kiev.
Mstislav is a female form named after Mstislav.
Hope is hope. The name has the same meaning: Hope.
Nevzor is one of the "negative" names. From this name the surname Nevzorov originated.
Nekras is one of the "negative" names. From this name came the surname: Nekrasov.
Nekras is a female form named after Nekras.
Eagle is one of the personified names of the animal world. From this name came the surname: Orlov.
The eighth is the eighth child in the family. The name has the same meaning: Osmusha. From these names came the surnames: Osmanov, Osmerkin, Osmov.
Peredslava - The name Predslava has the same meaning. Historical personality: Predslava is the wife of Svyatoslav Igorevich, mother of Yaropolk Svyatoslavich.
Peresvet is very light. Historical personality: Peresvet is a warrior of the Battle of Kulikovo.
Putimir - reasonable and peaceful
Putislav - praising intelligently. The name has the same meaning: Putyata. From these names came the surnames: Putilov, Putilin, Putin, Putyatin. Historical personality: Putyata is a Kiev governor.
Radigost - caring for the other (guest).
Radimir is the one who cares about the world. The name has the same meaning: Radomir. Abbreviated name: Radim. From these names came the surnames: Radilov, Radimov, Radishchev. Legendary personality: Radim is the progenitor of the Radimichi.
Radimir is a female form named after Radimir. The name has the same meaning: Radomir.
Radislav - one who cares about fame. The name has the same meaning: Radoslaw.
Radislav is a female form named after Radislav.
Radmila is caring and sweet.
Radosveta - sanctifying with joy. Joy is joy, happiness. The name has the same meaning: Rada.
Reasonable - reasonable, reasonable. From this name came the surname: Razin. Historical personality: Razumnik - a student of Cyril and Methodius.
Ratibor is a defender.
Ratmir is the protector of the world.
Rodislav is a glorifying family.
Rostislav - growing fame. Historical personality: Rostislav Vladimirovich - Prince of Rostov, Vladimir-Volynsky; Tmutarakansky; The ancestor of the princes of Galitsky and Volynsky.
Rostislav - female form named after Rostislav.
Svetislav is a glorifying light. The name has the same meaning: Svetoslav.
Svetislava is a female form named after Svetislav.
Svetlan is bright, pure in soul.
Svetlana is a female form named after Svetlana.
Svetovid - seeing light, perspicacious. The name has the same meaning: Sventovid. The name of the West Slavic God.
Svetozar - illuminating with light.
Svetozar is a female form named after Svetozar. The name has the same meaning: Svetlozara.
Svyatogor is an indestructible holiness. Legendary personality: Svyatogor is an epic hero.
Svyatopolk is the leader of the sacred army. Historical personality: Svyatopolk I Yaropolkovich - Grand Duke of Kiev.
Svyatoslav is a sacred glory. Abbreviated name: Saint. Historical personality: Svyatoslav I Igorevich - Prince of Novgorod and Grand Duke of Kiev.
Svyatoslav is a female form named after Svyatoslav.
Slawomir is peace-glorious.
Nightingale is the personified name of the animal world. From this name came the names: Nightingale, Soloviev. Legendary personality: Solovey Budimirovich is a hero from epics.
Catfish is the personified name of the animal world.
Snezhana is white-haired and cold.
Stanimir is the one who establishes the world.
Stanimir is a female form named after Stanimir.
Stanislav is the glorious one. From this name came the surname: Stanischev. Historical personality: Stanislav Vladimirovich - Prince of Smolensky.
Stanislav is a female form named after Stanislav.
Stoyan is strong, unbending.
Tverdimir - from Tverd - firm and WORLD - peaceful, peace.
Tverdislav - from Tverd - firm and SLAV - to praise. From this name came the surnames: Tverdilov, Tverdislavov, Tverdislavlev.
Creator - creating the world.
Tihomir is quiet and peaceful. From this name came the surname: Tikhomirov.
Tihomir - female form named after Tihomir.
Tour is the personified name of the animal world. Legendary personality: Tur is the founder of the city of Turov.
Brave is brave.
Chaslav is a glory-eager.
Chaslava is a female form named after Chaslav. The name has the same meaning: Cheslava.
Cernava is dark-haired, dark-skinned. The name has the same meaning: Chernavka. From these names came the surnames: Chernavin, Chernavkin.
Pike is the personified name of the animal world.
Yarilo is the sun.
Yarilo - God of fruits in the form of the sun. From this name comes the surname: Yarilin.
Jaromir is a sunny world.
Yaropolk is the leader of the solar army. Historical personality: Yaropolk I Svyatoslavich - Grand Duke of Kiev.
Yaroslav - praising Yarila. From this name came the surname: Yaroslavov. Historical personality: Yaroslav I Vladimirovich - Prince of Rostov, Prince of Novgorod, Grand Duke of Kiev.
Yaroslav is a female form named after Yaroslav.