Old Russian names. Ancient Slavic names and their meaning

Ancient Slavic names | The name is an expression of the purpose of the soul in reality | As the ancient Latins said - “nomen est omen”. A name is a sign. “Whatever you name the yacht, so it will float”... Unlike foreign names, our names carry a deep meaning that is understandable to every Slav. For example, who can say offhand what the name “Paul” means? And “Kreslav”? Immediately I remember “armchair”, “kres” (fire); fire worshiper It is very simple to distinguish a Slavic name from a foreign one: you need to think about whether there are parts of this name in any native word?
The Slavs almost did not use the letter A at the beginning of a word, but tried to replace it with other letters I, O, I, and so on. Personal names starting with this letter are, for the most part, not of Slavic, but of foreign origin. As the ancient Latins said - “nomen est omen”. A name is a sign. “Whatever you name the yacht, so it will float”... Unlike foreign names, our names carry a deep meaning that is understandable to every Slav.

IN Vedic culture The name is directly related to the evolutionary level of human development. If
hvarna (varna, Zharye body) of the born child corresponds to the clergyman (magician, sorcerer, witch - knowledgeable mother; varna brahmana), then his name consists of two roots. And one of the roots is usually “slav” (i.e. glorifying) or “lyubo” (loving). For example, “Boguslav” - glorifying God, “Dobroslav” - glorifying goodness; “Lyubomir” – loving world, “Lyubomysl” – loving to think, etc.

The two-root name indicates that this person is twice-born - in body and in spirit (acquired a Zharier body). If Zharya’s body corresponds to a knight warrior (varna kshatriya), then the child is also given a two-root name, which usually has the roots “peace” and “vlad”. For example, “Branimir” – fighting for peace, “Tvorimir” – creating
peace-harmony; “Vladduh” is the owner of the spiritual body, “Vladimir” is the owner of the world. If the Zharye body corresponds to the Vesya (Orachi-peasants, Varna Vaishyas), then the name has only one root, and if Smerdu (Sudra), then a simple nickname is given. Names can be domestic, communal, spiritual, secret, deceptive. IN modern nomenclature out of 150 names, only 15 are actually Slavic, the rest are of a different origin (For example, Sergei is a Roman family name with the meaning “clear, highly revered”; Fedor is Greek: “gift of God”). - The Slavs also used nicknames that complemented the name. Here is one of them:
Mazai – the one who smears; or the anointed one himself. Pack. in 1236, Pole (hares remember him).
Zhuravushka is a faithful wife, homely, happiness in the house.

Fool, Durash, Durov, Fool - Skt. dur – “door”; dur-anta - “infinity”. This name and nickname are mysterious, they are rooted in the infinity and chaos of the primordial world (and the world most ancient ancestors), therefore, are characterized by both positive, negative, and deceptive meaning (unrecognized, for example, “to fool”). This is precisely the meaning in the names Fool, Ivan the Fool, Ivanushka the Fool in Russian folk tales. A fool who has a connection (a door) with the other world of ancestors and first ancestors (“grandchildren of Dazhbog”), with the Gods, with the infinity of space, who understands the language of animals, herbs, and elements, is not at all stupid. Pack. in 830 (Durnik) a pupil of the Luchansk prince Vladislav;..." LIST OF SLAVIC NAMES Bazhen - a desired child, desired.

The names also have meaning: Bazhai, Bazhan. From these names arose the surnames: Bazhanov, Bazhenov, Bazhutin.
Bazhena - female uniform named after Bazhen.
Beloslav - From BEL - white, turn white and SLAV - to glorify.
Abbreviated names: Belyai, Belyan. From these names arose the surnames: Belov, Belyshev, Belyaev.
Beloslava is the female form of the name Beloslav.
Short name: Beliana
Berimir - one who cares about the world.
Berislav - one who takes glory, who cares about glory.
Berislava is the female form of the name Berislav.
Blagoslav - glorifying kindness.
Blagoslava is the female form of the name Blagoslav.
Abbreviated names: Blaga, Blagana, Blagina.
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 - one who loves God.
From this name arose the surname: Bogolyubov.
Bogomil - dear to God.
The name also has meaning: Bogumil.
Bozhidar - given by God.
Bozhidara is the feminine form of the name Bozhidar.
Boleslav - famous.
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.
Borscht is one of the personified names of the plant world.
In literal translation: Borscht is the tops of plants. 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. The surname came from these names:
Bayanov. Legendary personality: songwriter - Boyan.
Boyana is the feminine form of the name Boyan.
Bratislav - From BROTHER - 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 BRYACHA - to rattle and SLAV - to 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 feminine 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, Wieliczka.
Wenceslaus - dedicator to glory, crowned with glory.
Wenceslaus is the female form of the name Wenceslaus.
Faith is faith, true.
Veselin - cheerful, cheerful.
Veselina is the female form of the name Veselin.
The name also has a meaning: Vesela.
Vladimir is the ruler of the world.

The name also has meaning: Volodymer. The surnames derived from this name are:
Vladimirov, Vladimirsky, Volodimerov, Volodin, Volodichev. Historical
personality: Vladimir I Svyatoslavich 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 is the son of Igor Rurikovich.
Vladislava is the female form of the name Vladislav.
Short name: Vlada.
Vojislav is a glorious warrior.

Abbreviated names: Voilo, Warrior. From these names came the surnames:
Voeikov, Voinikov, Voinov. Historical figure: Voin Vasilievich - from
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: 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 figure: Vsevolod I Yaroslavich - Prince of Pereyaslavsky,
Chernigov, Grand Duke of Kyiv.
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 feminine 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
surnames: Vysheslavtsev, Vyacheslavlev, Vyacheslavov. Historical figure:
Vyacheslav Vladimirovich - Prince of Smolensk, Turov, Pereyaslavl,
Vyshgorodsky, Grand Duke of Kyiv.
Vyachko is a legendary personality: Vyachko is the progenitor of the Vyatichi.
Godoslav - The name also has meaning: Godlav. Historical figure: Godoslav is the prince of the Bodrichi-Rarogs.
Goluba is meek.
From this name came the surnames: Golubin, Golubushkin
Gorazd - skillful, capable.
The surname Gorazdov came from this name.
Gorislav is fiery, burning in glory.
Gorislava is the female form of the name Gorislav.
Gorynya - mountain-like, huge, indestructible.
Legendary personality: hero - Gorynya.
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 - protector 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.
The names also have meaning: Darina, Dara.
Nine is the ninth son in the family.
From this name came the surnames: Devyatkin, Devyatkov.
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.
Domaslav - glorifying relatives.
Short name: Domash - our own, dear. From this name came the surname: Domashov.
Dragomir is more valuable than the world.
Dragomir is the feminine form of the name Dragomir.
Dubynya - like an oak, indestructible.
Legendary personality: hero - Dubynya.
Druzhina is a comrade.
The common noun 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 the female form of the name Zhdan.
Zhiznomir - living in the world.
Zhirovit
Zhiroslav
Hare is one of the personified names of the animal world.
From this name came the surname: Zaitsev.
Zvenislava - announcer of glory.
Winter is harsh and merciless.
From this name came the surname: Zimin. Legendary personality: Ataman Winter from Razin’s army.
Zlatomir is a golden world.
Zlatotsveta - golden-flowered.
Short name: Zlata.
Anger is one of the “negative” names.
From this name came the surnames: Zlobin, Zlovidov, Zlydnev.
Izbygnev
Izyaslav - the one who took glory.
Historical figure: Izyaslav Vladimirovich - Prince of Polotsk, ancestor of the Polotsk princes.
Iskren - sincere.
The name also has meaning: Iskra.
Iskra is the feminine form of the name Iskren.
Istislav - glorifying the truth.
Exhaustion - languid (possibly associated with difficult childbirth).
From this name came the surnames: Istomin, Istomov.
Casimir - showing the world.
Kazimir is the female form of the name Kazimir.
Koschey is thin and bony.
From this name came the surnames: Koshcheev, Kashchenko.
Krasimir - beautiful and peaceful
Krasimira is the female form of the name Krasimir.
Short name: Krasa.
Kriv is one of the “negative” names.
From this name came the surname: Krivov.
Lada - beloved, dear.
The name of the Slavic Goddess of love, beauty and marriage.
Ladimir - one who gets along with the world.
Ladislav - glorifying Lada (love).
Swan is a personified name for the animal world.

The name also has meaning: Lybid. From this name came the surname -
Lebedev. Legendary personality: Lybid is 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, Lyubimtsev, Lyubavin, Lyubin, Lyubushin, Lyubimin.
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 dear 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 -
Drevlyan prince.
Malusha is the female form of the name Mal.
Same
The name matters: Mlada. From these names came the surname: Malushin.
Historical figure: Malusha - wife of Syatoslav Igorevich, mother of Vladimir
Svyatoslavich.
Mieczyslaw is a glorifying sword.
Milan is cute.
The name also has meaning: Milen. From these names came the surnames: Milanov, Milenov.
Milana is the feminine form of the name Milan.

The names also have meaning: Milava, Milada, Milena, Militsa, Umila. From
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 meaning: Nadezhda.
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 female 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 meaning: Osmusha. From these names came the surnames: Osmanov, Osmerkin, Osmov.
Ostromir

Peredslava - The name Predslava also has meaning. Historical figure:
Predslava is the wife of Svyatoslav Igorevich, the mother of Yaropolk Svyatoslavich.
Overexposure - very light.
Historical figure: Peresvet - warrior of the Battle of Kulikovo.
Putimir - reasonable and peaceful
Putislav - one who glorifies wisely.

The name also has meaning: Putyata. From these names came the surnames:
Putilov, Putilin, Putin, Putyatin. Historical figure: Putyata -
Kyiv voivode.
Radiohost - caring about another (guest).
Radimir is someone who cares about the world.

The name also has meaning: Radomir. Short name: Radim. From these names
the following surnames appeared: Radilov, Radimov, Radishchev. Legendary Personality:
Radim is 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 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-Volynsky; Tmutarakansky

As is believed in many cultures, the name given to a person at birth, to some extent determines it future fate. This belief was also widespread among the ancient Slavs, whose female names we will talk about below.

Naming traditions in Ancient Rus'

Such a reverent and serious attitude towards a name often led to the fact that a person was named twice. One name was known to everyone and served only for communication, while the other, genuine, was not given out to anyone except the closest people, relatives and friends. Old Russian female names were also selected in accordance with this rule. Keeping them secret helped protect girls from the influence of evil spirits and harmful witchcraft. At the same time, the first name was often, as it is now called, negative. That is, it reflected any negative traits or concepts. This type includes such Old Russian female names, like Zloba, Nekrasa, Crooked and so on. It was believed that if you call a girl this way, then the property of the name will leave her. But in life the opposite, positive meaning will prevail. They were given this name at birth. The second naming occurred when the child reached adulthood (by ancient standards). That is, this naming was part of the initiation of a person into adult life, into society. The name was most often chosen on the basis of the personal qualities that the girl possessed. Examples here include such Old Russian female names as Veselina and Golub.

Sources of names

The Slavs had a huge variety of names. In general, all Old Russian female names known today, as well as male names, can be divided into five groups. The first includes those that are the names of representatives of the animal world or plants. For example, according to this principle, a girl could be called Pike, Lebeda, and so on. The second group includes a list of Old Russian female names that are numerals. That is, the girl could be named by the serial number of her birth in the family - Pervusha, Osmaya, etc. The third group assumes that the name was given to the child in honor of some goddess. For example, in honor of the goddess of beauty, the baby could be named Lada. The fourth type includes names based on a person's personal qualities. We gave examples of this type above. And finally, the fifth group is the most beautiful Old Russian female names, since they consist of two bases. What makes them especially capacious, sonorous, intricate and filled with deep meaning. Vivid examples here are the names of Yaroslav, Tihomir, Radimir. From this group, through transformation and reduction, a subgroup of simpler names arose. Svyatosha, Milonega, Yarilka are typical examples of this kind. From all of these groups, Old Russian female names for the child were freely chosen, although hypothetically the Magi could have some influence on the choice.

Old Russian names after Christianization

The Church, expanding its influence in the Slavic lands, passionately fought against everything pagan. It is not surprising, therefore, that after Christianization most of the original Russian names were forgotten and replaced by Greco-Roman and Jewish variants. There were even lists of names prohibited by the church and subject to oblivion. First of all, it included, of course, the names of pagan gods (Lada, for example). In addition, those worn by the leaders of the pagan opposition were prohibited from use. This was done so that the memory of them would be erased. After all, if no one names a child after the disgraced sorcerer, then after the death of the hero, no one will remember the oppositionists. Unfortunately, today original Slavic names in Russia are very rare. Old Russian women's names, like men's names, have not yet come out of the shadows. Although traditional Christian versions have been replaced by Soviet ones, and now Western European forms are actively penetrating.

Old Russian female names and their meanings

Below we provide a list of the main Slavic female names. Due to centuries of oblivion, not all Old Russian female names have reached us. Full list so it won't work. But those that remain will be quite sufficient for our article.

B

Bazhena. This name means a desired child.

Beloslava. A name consisting of two bases - “white” and “glory”. Accordingly, its meaning is “white glory.”

Berislava. Means “taking glory.”

Blagoslava. Means a woman glorifying goodness, kindness. Can be shortened to Blagan, Blagin.

Bogdana. Literally means " given by god" The short form is Bozena.

Bozhidara. Almost the same as Bogdana, only not given, but given by God.

Boleslav. This beautiful name must be understood as “glorious.”

Borislava. This is what they call a woman fighting for fame.

Boyana. In the old days, this word was used to describe storytellers who told legends and myths.

Bratislava. The name is based on two roots: “to fight” and “to praise.”

Bronislava. Means "defender of glory."

Bryachislava. The first root in the name is closely related in meaning to the modern verb “to rattle.” Accordingly, the meaning of the name is “to jingle,” that is, “to sing praises on a musical instrument.”

IN

Velimira. The name comes from the concept of “big world”.

Velislava. Literally, “most glorious.” Shortened versions: Vela, Wieliczka.

Wenceslas. “Crowned with glory” or “wearing a wreath of glory.”

Faith. A name preserved by tradition. Doesn't need translation.

Veselina. It speaks of the cheerfulness and cheerful disposition of its bearer. Female form of the name Veselin. The name Vesela has the same meaning.

G

Gorislava. Means "burning in glory."

Gradislava. Given name means a woman guarding glory.

Granislava. The literal meaning is “improving glory.”

D

Darena. Means "gifted". Darina, Dara are shortened versions of this name.

Dobromila. Obviously, he speaks of a kind and sweet woman.

Dragomira. Literally - “she who is dearer than the world.”

Dobroslava. This name can be interpreted as “glorifying kindness.” An alternative meaning is "good fame".

AND

Zhdana. The name means expected child.

Z

Zvenislava. In modern Russian it means “declaring glory.”

Golden blossom. Short form - Zlata. Obviously, it semantically correlates with the color gold.

AND

Spark. Derived from the word “sincere.”

Languor. Talks about longing. It is assumed to reflect the fact of a difficult birth of a child.

TO

Casimir. This name is common in Poland today. Means “showing the world.”

Krasimir. “A beautiful and peaceful woman” is how this name is understood today. It will be abbreviated as Krasa.

L

Lada. The name of the goddess of beauty, love, marriage and peace.

Love. The name is still popular in Russia today. The Lyubava form is also known. No comments needed.

Lyubomir. It says that the bearer of the name loves the world.

M

Malusha. Another form is Mlada. Means small or junior.

Milana. Simply means a nice woman. Such forms as Milena, Milava, Umila, Militsa, Milada are also known.

Mstislava. Denotes a woman who glorifies revenge.

Miroslava. This is the name of a woman who glorifies the world.

N

Hope. The Nadezh form is also known. The name is still quite well known today.

Nekras. A striking example"negative" name. Means an ugly woman.

P

Putislava. The meaning of the name is “glorifying wisely.”

Putimir. This name consists of two stems: “world” and “put” (meaning “mind”). Accordingly, it can be understood as “a woman who has a peaceful mind.”

R

Radislava. Translated as “concerned about fame.”

Radmila. This is the name of a sweet and caring woman.

Rodislava. This name means “glorifying the family.”

WITH

Svetislava. A name that means "glorifying the light." An alternative form is Svetoslava.

Svetlana. A common name even today. He speaks about the spiritual lordship of his bearer.

Svetozara. Literal meaning: illuminating with light.

Stanimira. A name that is translated into modern Russian as “establishing peace.”

T

Tverdimir. Obviously, the name comes from the phrase “ solid world”, which can also be understood as “stronghold of peace”.

Tverdislav. Similar to the previous name, but with a shift from the concept of “world” to the concept of “glory”.

Tvorimira. This is the name of a woman who creates, creates the world.

H

Caslava. It means a woman hoping, that is, waiting for glory. Another known form of this name is Czeslava.

Chernava. This is what they call a black-haired or dark-skinned woman. Another form of the name is Chernavka.

I

Yaroslav. This name is not forgotten today, although it is found mainly in male uniform. Means a woman glorifying Yarilo - the sun god.

Jaromir. The interpretation of the name gives the concept of the solar world or the world of Yarila.

In ancient times, people believed that there was a magical connection between a person and his name. They believed that without knowing the main name, it was impossible to harm a person. Therefore, children were often given two names: the first - deceptive, known to everyone, and the second - secret, which only those closest to them knew. The secret name was hidden to protect the child from the evil eye and evil spirits. A false name was sometimes deliberately made unattractive to deceive evil spirits.

During adolescence, the ritual of re-naming took place. The young man was named in accordance with the expressed traits and characteristics of character that were manifested by this time.

History of origin

In the pre-Christian era, Slavic names reflected the meaning attached to the naming process. Usually the name carried positive energy and expressed the hopes and wishes of the parents. There are several options for the origin of Slavic names:

• From weather phenomena (Frost, Wind), time of day (Twilight, Zoryan).
• From natural world: fish (Ruff, Catfish), animal (Wolf, Hare), bird (Eagle, Nightingale, Raven).
• According to human qualities (Clever, Good-natured, Silent, Quiet). By character traits: Brave (brave, courageous), Veselin (cheerful, mischievous), Offended (touchy).
• By external features(Kudryash, Mal, Chernysh). Strong Old Slavic boys could be called: Dubynya (strong, like an oak), Gorislav (steadfast, like a mountain).
• Names from verbs, adverbs (Zhdan, Khoten, Nayden, Daren).
• By birth order: numerals (Pervusha, Vtorak, Tretyak, Shestak, Nine), and ordinal (Elder, Menshak).
• From the pagan gods (Veles, Yarilo).
• Negative names were chosen to protect against the evil eye (Dashing, Zloba, Nezhdan, Fool), or as a reflection of physical disabilities (Kriv, Nevzor, ​​Nekras).
• By occupation, profession - Kozhemyaka, Warrior, Villager. These names look like nicknames, but in fact they are confirmed by surviving documents.
• Names are derived from the names of other peoples. From the ancient Germanic names Hrodrik, Ingvarr, Helg came Old Russian Rurik, Igor, Oleg.
• Compound or dibasic names made up of two roots united by a connecting vowel.

Dibasic

Most of the ancient Slavic names are represented by complex two-basic names. One root of such a name determined qualities (strength, power, might, love), and the second root showed the scope of their application (everything, people, good, gods, army). The underlying meaning of such names can be determined intuitively by ear. For example, Bogomil is dear to God, Vsemil is dear to everyone, Kazimir seems to show the world.

The inclination towards the art of war was conveyed by names with military roots - regiment, war-, rati-:

1. Yaropolk.
2. Ratibor.
3. Ratislav.
4. Vojislav.

Those inclined to study spiritual sciences added the holy root:

1. Svyatoslav.
2. Svyatomir.

Positive qualities were determined by the roots good-, sweet-, joyful-, loving-:

1. Lyubomir.
2. Dobrogost.
3. Radolub.

Some meanings are already difficult to determine by sound, because the meanings of words have changed. For example, the root -fat meant abundance, wealth:

1. Zhiroslav.
2. Domazhir.

The root -ostro (ost) meant brave:

1. Ostromir.
2. Witty.

The root -slav spoke of the princely origin of the name and the upper class. Craftsmen and peasants had the same names with simple suffixes and endings: -l(o), -yat(a), -sh(a), -n(ya):

1. Dobroslav - Dobrynya, Dobryata.
2. Putislav - Putyata, Putyatya.
3. Stanislav - Became.
4. Mstislav - Mestila, Mistyasha.

Evolution

Many names of the ancients Slavic men were lost after the arrival of Christianity in Rus'. The Slavic pagan gods were replaced with Christianity by a single God. With the change in faith, there was a rejection of names that included the names of the old gods (Yarilo, Veles). Some ancient Slavic names were banned by the Christian Church.

Old Slavonic names replaced names from the Bible (Greek, Hebrew, Roman and others). After the adoption of Christianity, children began to be named after Orthodox saints. Eg ancient name Ivan, which formed the basis of many folk tales and seems originally Russian, came from Jewish name John, and appeared after the baptism of Rus'.

Some of the ancient Slavic names remained in use as secular household names; they were used to call a child in the family circle. Some of these names gradually turned into nicknames.

Many ancient names formed the basis of surnames (Nezhdan - Nezhdanov, Volk - Volkov, Nevzor - Nevzorov, Nekras - Nekrasov, Molchan - Molchanov, Zayats - Zaitsev, Tretyak - Tretyakov, Zloba - Zlobov, Putyai - Putin, Orel - Orlov, Ersh - Ershov).

Some Slavic names have survived to this day almost unchanged. Vladimir, Stanislav, Vyacheslav, Vladislav - remain popular and modern today. These names were borne by rulers, princes, generals and governors, so they remained relevant for many centuries. Some Old Slavonic names were canonized by the church, name days were added for them, these names were included in church calendars and remained in use:

• Vladimir.
• Bogdan.
• Vsevolod.
• Vladislav.
• Yaroslav.

Complete list of Old Church Slavonic and their meanings

This is what the ancient names of Russian men meant:

• Bazhen (desired, beloved, God's).
• Bazan (screamer).
• Bashilo (pampered, mischievous).
• Belimir (white, bright world).
• Belogor ( white mountain, sublime).
• Beloslav (white, bright glory).
• Belyai (white, light).
• Berislav (taker of glory).
• Bogdan (given by God).
• Bogolyub (God loving).
• Bogomir (Peace be with God).
• Boleslav (more glorious, most glorious).
• Borimir (fighting for peace).
• Borislav (fighting for glory).
• Bratislav (brother, friend of glory).
• Bronislav (protector of glory).
• Bryachislav (glorious warrior).
• Budimir (awakening, awakening the world).
• Burislav (stormy glory).
• Vadim (arguing, proving).
• Vadimir (attracting, calling).
• Velizar (great dawn, a lot of light).
• Velimir (great, big world).
• Velimudr (knowing).
• Vesilin (cheerful, cheerful).
• Vladimir (owning the world, striving for harmony).
• Vladislav (owner of fame).
• Vlastimir (ruler over the world).
• Voislav (fighting for glory, glorious warrior).
• Volodar (owner of will, ruler).
• Volga (wonder, hero).
• Vorotislav (returning glory).
• Vsevolod (who owns everything).
• Vseslav (the most glorious, generous).
• Vysheslav (above others in glory, glorified).
• Vyacheslav (most glorious, most glorious).
• Gleb (presented to God, given under the protection of God).
• Gorazd (big, large, skillful).
• Gorislav (blazing in glory).
• Gradomir (creator of the world).
• Gradislav (preserver of glory).
• Gremislav (loudly famous).
• Danislav (let him be glorious).
• Darimir (giver of peace).
• Dobrolyub (kind, loving).
• Dobromil (kind, dear).
• Dobromysl (good-thinking).
• Dobroslav (glorified by good, glorifying good).
• Dobrynya (kind, daring).
• Dragomil (especially dear, precious).
• Dragomir (treasuring the world, beloved by all).
• Druzhina (friend, comrade, or army, detachment).
• Dusan (mental, spiritual).
• Dukhovlad (possessing the spirit).
• Yeseniy (clear sky, clear).
• Zhdan (desired, expected).
• Zhiteslav (glorifying life).
• Zvyaga (noisy).
• Zvenimir (ringing for peace, calling for harmony).
• Zlatan (golden, precious).
• Zlatomir (golden world).
• Zlatoslav (golden glory).
• Izyaslav (who gained fame).
• Izheslav (be with glory).
• Istislav (glorifying the truth).
• Casimir (bringer of peace, tranquility).
• Krasimir (beautiful world).
• Krasislav (beauty of glory).
• Labuta (clumsy, lump).
• Ladimir (pacifying, in harmony with the world).
• Ladislav (glorifying beauty, harmonious).
• Lel (loving, passionate).
• Radiant (radiant, luminous).
• We love (beloved).
• Lyubomir (loving the world, any world).
• Ljubomysl (loving to think).
• Luboslav (glorifying love).
• Lyudmil (dear to people).
• Mal, Malyuta (small, baby).
• Mieczysław (famous for his sword, glorious warrior, valiant).
• Milan (sweet, gentle).
• Milovan (affectionate, caring).
• Miloslav (sweet glory).
• Mirko (peaceful, calm).
• Miroslav (glorious in the world, glorifying the world).
• Molchan (silent, taciturn).
• Mstislav (irreconcilable, avenging glory, glorious avenger).
• Myslimir (thinking about the world).
• Hope (hope, expectation).
• Negomir (gentle world).
• Nikola (winner, warrior).
• Odinets (the only one, the first in a row).
• Oleg (sacred, dedicated).
• Ostromir (piercing, brave world).
• Witty (sharp-thinking, brave-thinking).
• Overexposure (bright, bright, clear).
• Polkan (strong, quick).
• Polyuda (giant, huge).
• Wonderful (wonderful).
• Putimir (reasonable world, way of peace).
• Putislav (who glorified his path, blessed road).
• Radamir (rejoicing in peace, fighter for peace).
• Radey (joyful, joy).
• Radimir (who cares for peace).
• Radislav (rejoicing in glory, caring for glory).
• Radmil (sweet joy).
• Radosvet (light of joy).
• Ratibor ( fearless warrior, winner of the army).
• Rodislav (nice by birth).
• Rostislav (growing glory, grown for glory).
• Svetozar (illuminating with light, illuminated with light).
• Svyatomir (holy world).
• Svyatoslav (sanctified by glory).
• Svyatopolk (fighter for a holy cause, holy army).
• Slawomir (glorifying the world).
• Stanislav (becoming glorious or famous by the camp).
• Stoyan (steadfast, strong).
• Tverdimir (solid world).
• Tvorimir (creating the world).
• Tihomir (quiet, peaceful, tranquil).
• Tichoslav (quiet glory).
• Khotislav (desiring glory, striving for glory).
• Brave (brave).
• Hranislav (guardian of glory).
• Czeslav (famous).
• Chudomil (wonderful, dear).
• Janislav (glorious).
• Jaromir (bright world).
• Yaropolk (bright regiment, powerful army).
• Yaroslav (bright, glorious, glorifying Yarila, the god of the Sun).

Old Slavic male names not only sound beautiful, but also have deep roots and sacred meanings. They carry the stamp of energy, culture and traditions of the Slavic people. By choosing an ancient Slavic male name, parents lay the foundations for spiritual qualities and the direction of your child’s life path, because the traits that the great ancestors possessed will be projected onto the growing boy.

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 evil spirits and bad 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, nut, 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, people's names carry significant part culture and traditions of all 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 is the 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: Bogumil.
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 famous.
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 of Kiev.
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: Godlav. 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 - mountain girl.
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.
The common noun has the same meaning: 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.
The name of the Slavic goddess of 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 intelligently.
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 person, among the people, was assigned a new name. 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 and epics. The poem “The Tale of Igor’s Campaign” presents us with a number of wonderful heroes with memorable names.

When choosing a Slavic name for a boy, our ancestors paid special attention to its meaning. 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 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, and 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 others related languages linguists restore the appearance of the words of the ancestor language. Moreover, all reconstructed words are speculative, 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 down restored Proto-Slavic words with 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”.

Specialists in the field of comparative historical linguistics have long drawn attention to the significant similarity of 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 scientists have not yet come to a consensus. 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(according to various 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 began language group. The collapse of the Proto-Slavic language, according to most scientists, occurred in the 5th – 7th centuries AD.

2. The Old Russian language, also known as East Slavic, was formed as a result of this collapse. The language of the East Slavic tribes, the language of Kievan Rus... It existed until the 14th century and became the direct “parent” of the 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 of Slavic writing and translators of Greek church books into the Slavic language. 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 of the achievements of the 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 language 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 Old Slavonic language, but still its main sphere is liturgical.

Old Church Slavonic has had a significant influence on 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 the list of Slavic male names:

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
Bohumil - 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, big) 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 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, a core. 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 more mature age can lead people. 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 reprimanding 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 generations 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:

1. 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.
2. 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 destiny of a person.
3. 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.
4. 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 shutdown internal dialogue, appeals to the Gods, he looked through the emerging character, fate 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 particular activity: agriculture, architecture, cattle breeding and other craftsmanship areas. The process of naming in this case, as a blessing and protection, bestowing 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. The second and subsequent ones are before decisive battles and campaigns. 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.

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.

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 the unkind. 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 abounded in 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.

The purpose of this section is not only to introduce the concept of truly Russian names to the people.

An example is the following not uncommon situation: The girl was named Gorislava. Neighbors, surprised by the unusual name, say: “They couldn’t call me Ira or Katya in Russian” - no comments.

The main goal of this section is to create a global list of Slavic names (by the way, the largest in Runet today) with an attempt to determine the meanings of names and comparisons with historical and legendary figures.

LIST OF SLAVIC NAMES

Bazhen - desired child, desired.

The names also have meaning: Bazhai, Bazhan. From these names arose the surnames: Bazhanov, Bazhenov, Bazhutin.

Bazhena - female form of the name Bazhen.

Beloslav - From BEL - white, turn white and SLAV - to glorify.

Abbreviated names: Belyai, Belyan. From these names arose the surnames: Belov, Belyshev, Belyaev.

Beloslava - female form named after Beloslav.

Short name: Beliana

Berimir - caring about the world.

Berislav - one who takes glory, who cares about glory.

Berislava - female form named after Berislav.

Blagoslav - glorifying kindness.

Blagoslava - female form named after Blagoslav.

Abbreviated names: Blaga, Blagana, Blagina.

Fornication - dissolute, unlucky.

One of the "negative" names. From this name arose the surname: Bludov. Historical figure: Blud - governor of Yaropolk Svyatoslavich.

Bogdan - a child given by God.

The name also has meaning: Bozhko. From these names arose the surnames: Bogdanin, Bogdanov, Bogdashkin, Bozhkov.

Bogdana - female form of the name Bogdan.

Short name: Bozena.

Bogolyub - loving God.

From this name arose the surname: Bogolyubov.

Bogomil - dear to God.

The name also has meaning: Bogumil.

Bozhidar - gifted by God.

Bozhidara - female form of the name Bozhidar.

Boleslav - illustrious.

Historical figure: Boleslaw I - Polish king.

Boleslav - female form named after Boleslav.

Borimir - peace fighter, peacemaker.

Borislav - 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 - female form named after Borislav.

Borsch - one of the personified names of the plant world.

Literally translated: Borscht is plant tops. The surname Borshchev came from this name.

Boyan - 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 - female form of the name Boyan.

Bratislava - From BROTHER - to fight and SLAV - to glorify.

Bratislava - female form of the name Bratislav.

Bronislav - protector of glory, protector of glory.

The name also has meaning: Branislav. Short name: Armor.

Bronislava - female form named after Bronislav.

Bryachislav - from BRYACHA - to rattle and SLAV - to glorify

Historical figure: Bryachislav Izyaslavich - Prince of Polotsk.

Budimir - peacemaker.

From this name came the surnames: Budilov, Budishchev.

Velimir - Big world.

Velimira - female form of the name Velimir.

Velimudr - knowledgeable.

Velislav - great glory, most glorious.

Velislava - female form named after Velislav.

Abbreviated names: Vela, Velika, Wieliczka.

Wenceslaus - dedicating to glory, crowned with glory.

Wenceslas - female form named after Wenceslaus.

Faith - faith, faithful.

Veselin - cheerful, cheerful.

Veselina - female form named after Veselin.

The name also has a meaning: Vesela.

Vladimir - owning the world.

The name also has meaning: Volodymer. From this name came the surnames: Vladimirov, Vladimirsky, Volodimerov, Volodin, Volodichev. Historical figure: Vladimir I Svyatoslavich the Red Sun - Prince of Novgorod, Grand Duke of Kiev.

Vladimir - female form named after Vladimir.

Vladislav - possessing glory.

The name also has meaning: Volodislav. Short name: Vlad. Historical figure: Volodislav is the son of Igor Rurikovich.

Vladislav - female form named after Vladislav.

Short name: Vlada.

Vojislav - a glorious warrior.

Abbreviated names: Voilo, Warrior. From these names came the surnames: Voeikov, Voinikov, Voinov. Historical figure: Voin Vasilievich - from the family of Yaroslavl princes.

Vojislava - female form named after Voislav.

Wolf

From this name came the surname: Volkov.

Crow -

From this name came the surnames: Voronikhin, Voronov.

Vorotislav - returning glory.

Vsevolod - 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 - loved by everyone.

Vsemila - female 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 - female form of the name Vseslav.

Vtorak - second son in the family.

The names also have meaning: Second, Second. From these names came the surnames: Vtorov, Vtorushin.

Vyacheslav - most glorious, most glorious.

The name also has meaning: Vatslav, Vysheslav. From these names came the surnames: Vysheslavtsev, Vyacheslavlev, Vyacheslavov. Historical figure: Vyacheslav Vladimirovich - Prince of Smolensk, Turov, Pereyaslav, Vyshgorod, Grand Duke of Kiev.

Vyachko - legendary personality: Vyachko - the progenitor of the Vyatichi.

Godoslav - The name also has meaning: Godlove. Historical figure: Godoslav - Prince of the Bodrichi-Rarogs.

Golub - meek.

From this name came the surnames: Golubin, Golubushkin

Gorazd - skillful, capable.

The surname Gorazdov came from this name.

Gorislav - fiery, burning in glory.

Gorislava - female form named after Gorislav.

Gorynya- mountain-like, huge, indestructible.

Legendary personality: hero - Gorynya.

Gostemil - dear to another (guest).

From this name came the surname: Gostemilov.

Gostomysl - thinking about another (guest).

Historical figure: Gostomysl - Prince of Novgorod.

Gradimir - keeping the world.

Gradislav - guarding glory.

Gradislava - female form named after Gradislav.

Granislav - improving fame.

Granislava - female form named after Granislav.

Gremislav - illustrious.

Gudislav - a renowned musician, trumpeting glory.

Short name: Gudim. From these names came the surname: Gudimov.

Daren - donated.

Darena - female form of the name Daren.

The names also have meaning: Darina, Dara.

Nine - 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 - kind and sweet.

Dobromila - female form of the name Dobromil.

Dobromir - kind and peaceful.

Abbreviated names: Dobrynya, Dobrysha. From these names came the surnames: Dobrynin, Dobryshin. Legendary personality: hero - Dobrynya.

Dobromira - female form of the name Dobromir.

Dobromysl - kind and reasonable.

From this name came the surname: Dobromyslov.

Dobroslav - glorifying kindness.

Dobroslava - female form named after Dobroslav.

Dobrozhir

Domazhir –

Domaslav - glorifying relatives.

Short name: Domash - our own, dear. From this name came the surname: Domashov.

Dragomir - more expensive than the world.

Dragomira - female form of the name Dragomir.

Dubynya - like an oak, indestructible.

Legendary personality: hero - Dubynya.

Druzhina - comrade.

The common noun has the same meaning: 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 - one of the personified names of the animal world.

From this name came the surname: Zhavoronkov.

Zhdan - a long-awaited child.

From this name came the surname: Zhdanov.

Zhdana - female form of the name Zhdan.

Zhiznomir - living in the world.

Zhirovit

Zhiroslav

Hare - one of the personified names of the animal world.

From this name came the surname: Zaitsev.

Zvenislava - announcing glory.

Winter - harsh, merciless.

From this name came the surname: Zimin. Legendary personality: Ataman Winter from Razin’s army.

Zlatomir - golden world.

Goldenflower - golden-colored.

Short name: Zlata.

Malice

From this name came the surnames: Zlobin, Zlovidov, Zlydnev.

Izbygnev

Izyaslav - who took the glory.

Historical figure: Izyaslav Vladimirovich - Prince of Polotsk, ancestor of the Polotsk princes.

Sincerely - sincere.

The name also has meaning: Iskra.

Spark - female form named after Iskren.

Istislav - glorifying the truth.

Languor - languid (possibly associated with difficult childbirth).

From this name came the surnames: Istomin, Istomov.

Kazimir - showing the world.

Casimir - female form named after Kazimir.

Koschey- thin, bony.

From this name came the surnames: Koshcheev, Kashchenko.

Krasimir - beautiful and peaceful

Krasimira - female form of the name Krasimir.

Short name: Krasa.

Kriv - one of the "negative" names.

From this name came the surname: Krivov.

Lada - beloved, dear.

The name of the Slavic Goddess of love, beauty and marriage.

Ladimir - getting along with the world.

Ladislav - glorifying Lada (love).

Swan

The name also has meaning: Lybid. From this name came the surname Lebedev. Legendary personality: Lybid is the sister of the founders of the city of Kyiv.

Ludislav

Luchezar - luminous ray.

We love - Darling.

From this name came the surname: Lyubimov.

Love - darling.

The name also has meaning: Lyubava. From these names came the surnames: Lyubavin, Lyubimtsev, Lyubavin, Lyubin, Lyubushin, Lyubimin.

Lyubomila - beloved, dear.

Lubomir - loving world.

Lyubomir - female form of the name Lyubomir.

Lyubomysl - loving to think.

Luboslav - lover of glory.

Lyudmil - dear to people.

Lyudmila - female form named after Lyudmil.

Historical figure: Lyudmila - Czech princess.

Small - 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 - female form of the name Mal.

The name also has meaning: Mlada. From these names came the surname: Malushin. Historical figure: Malusha is the wife of Syatoslav Igorevich, the mother of Vladimir Svyatoslavich.

Mieczyslaw - glorifying sword.

Milan - Cute.

The name also has meaning: Milen. From these names came the surnames: Milanov, Milenov.

Milan - female form of the name Milan.

The names also have meaning: Milava, Milada, Milena, Militsa, Umila. From these names came the surname: Milavin. Historical figure: Umila - daughter of Gostomysl.

Milovan - affectionate, caring.

Milorad - cute and joyful.

From this name came the surname: Miloradovich.

Miloslav - sweetly glorifying.

Short name: Miloneg.

Miloslava - female form named after Miloslav.

Peaceful - peace-loving.

From this name came the surname: Mirolyubov.

Miroslav - glorifying the world.

Miroslava - female form named after 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 - female form named after Mstislav.

Hope - hope.

The name also has meaning: Nadezhda.

Nevzor - one of the "negative" names.

The surname Nevzorov comes from this name.

Nekras - one of the "negative" names.

From this name came the surname: Nekrasov.

Nekras - female form of the name Nekras.

Eagle - one of the personified names of the animal world.

From this name came the surname: Orlov.

Eighth - the eighth child in the family.

The name also has 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.

Peresvet - very light.

Historical figure: Peresvet - warrior of the Battle of Kulikovo.

Putimir - reasonable and peaceful

Putislav - glorifying intelligently.

The name also has meaning: Putyata. From these names came the surnames: Putilov, Putilin, Putin, Putyatin. Historical figure: Putyata - Kyiv governor.

Radigost - caring for another (guest).

Radimir - caring 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.

Radimira - female form of the name Radimir.

The name also has meaning: Radomira.

Radislav - caring about fame.

The name also has meaning: Radoslav.

Radislava - female form imnei Radislav.

Radmila - caring and sweet.

Radosvet - sanctifying joy.

Joy - joy happiness.

The name also has meaning: Rada.

Reasoner - reasonable, reasonable.

From this name came the surname: Razin. Historical figure: Razumnik - student of Cyril and Methodius.

Ratibor - defender.

Ratmir - defender of the world.

Rodislav - glorifying race.

Rostislav - increasing fame

Historical figure: Rostislav Vladimirovich - Prince of Rostov, Vladimir-Volynsky; Tmutarakansky; The ancestor of the princes of Galicia and Volyn.

Rostislav - female form named after Rostislav.

Sbyslava

Svetislav - glorifying light.

The name also has meaning: Svetoslav.

Svetislava - female form named after Svetislav.

Svetlana - bright, pure soul.

Svetlana - female form named after Svetlana.

Svetovid - seeing the light, perspicacious.

The name also has meaning: Sventovid. The name of the Western Slavic God.

Svetozar - illuminating with light.

Svetozara - female form of the name Svetozar.

The name also has meaning: Svetlozara.

Svyatogor - indestructible holiness.

Legendary personality: Svyatogor is an epic hero.

Svyatopolk - 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 - female form named after Svyatoslav.

Slawomir - peacefully glorifying.

Nightingale - personified name of the animal world.

From this name came the surnames: Solovey, Soloviev. Legendary personality: Nightingale Budimirovich - a hero from epics.

Som - personified name of the animal world.

Snezhana - white-haired, cold.

Stanimir - establishing peace.

Stanimira - female form of the name Stanimir.

Stanislav - establishing glory.

From this name came the surname: Stanishchev. Historical figure: Stanislav Vladimirovich - Prince of Smolensk.

Stanislava - female form named after Stanislav.

Stoyan - strong, unbending.

Sudimir

Sudislav

Tverdimir - from TVERD - solid and PEACE - peaceful, peace.

Tverdislav - from TVERD - solid and SLAV - to glorify.

From this name came the surnames: Tverdilov, Tverdislavov, Tverdislavlev.

Tvorimir - creating the world.

Tihomir - quiet and peaceful.

From this name came the surname: Tikhomirov.

Tikhomira - female form of the name Tihomir.

Tour - personified name of the animal world.

Legendary personality: Tur - founder of the city of Turov.

Brave - brave.

Caslav - seeking glory.

Caslava - female form named after Chaslav.

The name also has meaning: Cheslava.

Chernava - dark-haired, dark-skinned

The name also has meaning: Chernavka. From these names came the surnames: Chernavin, Chernavkin.

Pike - personified name of the animal world.

Yarilo - Sun.

Yarilo - God of fruits in the form of the sun. From this name came the surname: Yarilin.

Jaromir - sunny world.

Yaropolk - leader of the solar army.

Historical figure: Yaropolk I Svyatoslavich - Grand Duke of Kiev.

Yaroslav - glorifying Yarila.

From this name came the surname: Yaroslavov. Historical figure: Yaroslav I Vladimirovich - Prince of Rostov, Prince of Novgorod, Grand Duke of Kiev.

Yaroslav - female form named after Yaroslav