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Russian Girl Names

Name Meaning Origins Gender Popularity (last 10y)
Yuliya Downy, youthful Belarusian, Bulgarian, Greek, Latin, Russian, Ukrainian Girl 12 #51
Nathasha Diminutive of Natalia - 'born on Christmas' / 'birthday' Russian Girl 11 #52
Yekaterina Derived from Greek, generally interpreted to mean 'pure' (from katharos, 'pure/clear'). Russian Girl 11 #53
Yuly Youthful Latin, Russian, Spanish Girl 11 #54
Tash Born on Christmas Day English, Latin, Russian Girl 7 #55
Fanya A diminutive form - from Frances meaning "free" (English) or from Afanasia/Afanasiya meaning "immortal" (Russian); exact sense depends on origin. English, Russian, Slavic Girl 6 #56
Nonna Associated with Italian word for 'grandmother'; historically linked to Latin 'Nona' ('ninth') and Greek 'Nonnē' (name of an early Christian saint). Georgian, Greek, Italian, Latin, Russian Girl 4 #57
Akseniya Hospitable, welcoming Russian Girl
Aksiniya Derived from Greek 'xenia' meaning 'hospitality' or 'guest/stranger'. Russian, Slavic Girl
Akulina Eagle Russian, Slavic Girl
Alenushka Little Alena/Alyona - derived from Helen meaning 'light' or 'torch; bright' Russian Girl
Alevtina Likely 'truth' or 'truthful' (derived from Greek elements) Russian, Slavic Girl
Alexandrovna Daughter of Alexander Russian Girl
Alyonka Diminutive of Alyona/Alena - 'little Alyona'; ultimately from Helene meaning 'light' or 'torch'. Russian Girl
Alyonushka Affectionate diminutive meaning 'little Alyona' - ultimately 'little light' or 'little torch/bright one'. Russian Girl
Anisya Friendly, companionable (often linked to Arabic 'Anisa'); historically connected to Greek 'Anisia' Russian, Slavic Girl
Annatolya From the east; sunrise / dawn Greek, Russian Girl
Anoushkaa Sweet; beloved; a diminutive form often associated with 'grace' or 'sweet one' Armenian, Hindi, Persian, Russian, Sanskrit, Slavic Girl
Anyaah Grace (from Anna/Hannah) or 'different/other' (from Sanskrit anya) English, Hebrew, Latin, Russian, Sanskrit Girl
Arinushka Little Arina; derived from Irina/Irene meaning "peace" Russian, Slavic Girl
Añya Grace (from Anna/Hannah); also "other/another" (Sanskrit) Russian, Sanskrit, Slavic Girl
Catya Pure Russian Girl
Ceca Light, brightness Russian, Serbian, Slavic Girl
Chaika Seagull (from the Slavic word 'chayka') Russian, Ukrainian Girl
Dascha Holding firm the good German, Persian, Russian Girl
Dashen'ka Affectionate diminutive meaning 'little Dasha' or 'little Daria' (Daria often interpreted as 'possessing goodness' or 'upholder of good') Russian Girl
Dashulya Affectionate diminutive of Daria, whose root is often interpreted as 'possessor' or 'wealthy' (from Old Iranian/Persian origins). Russian Girl
Dassa Unclear/origins mixed. Possibly from Sanskrit dāsa meaning 'servant' or 'devotee'; alternatively a form related to the Slavic diminutive Dasha (linked to Daria) with meanings tied to Daria (variously 'possessor'/'wealth' or 'sea'); also appears as a geographic/surname element in West Africa. Russian Girl
Doryfya Gift of God Greek, Russian Girl
Dusya Diminutive of Avdotya/Evdokia; ultimately from Greek Eudokia meaning 'good will' or 'good reputation'. Russian, Slavic Girl
Ekatrina Generally understood as "pure" (from Greek katharos) Greek, Russian Girl
Evgeniya Well-born, noble Russian Girl
Febronia Of February; associated with purification Latin, Russian Girl
Fedorova Patronymic surname meaning 'daughter/descendant of Fyodor' (Fyodor = 'gift of God') Russian, Slavic Girl
Fedorovna Daughter of Fedor (daughter of Theodore) Russian Girl
Fedosiya God-given; gift of God Greek, Russian Girl
Fenya A pet form/diminutive of several names; often linked to Greek roots meaning 'gift of God' (from Feodora/Feodosia) or 'well-spoken' (from Euphemia/Yevfeniya). Russian Girl
Filipovna Daughter of Filip (Philip) Russian Girl
Fiodorovna Daughter of Fyodor (Theodore) Russian Girl
Fyodosiya Gift of God Russian Girl
Gallyna Calm, serenity Greek, Russian Girl
Gelya A pet form of Galina/Galia; from Greek 'galene' meaning 'calm, tranquility'. Russian Girl
Gennadiya Noble, generous Russian Girl
Genya Well‑born; noble Russian, Slavic Girl
Glukoza Glucose French, Greek, Russian Girl
Grushenka Diminutive of grusha ("pear") - "little pear" or an affectionate "dear little pear"; also used as a pet form of Agrafena/Agrafina Russian Girl
Gulnar Pomegranate flower Persian, Russian Girl
Ilyina Derived from Ilya/Elijah - 'descendant of Elijah' (Elijah means 'My God is Yahweh') Russian, Slavic Girl
Innochka Affectionate diminutive meaning 'little Inna' or 'little innocent' Russian Girl
Innokentiya Innocent, harmless, pure Russian Girl

Russian Girls name popularity over time

Aggregated births across United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany for every Russian-origin name in our dataset.

158
Names in this origin
6
With data in 2025
0
Births 2025
35,503
Peak year 0