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Slavic languages
The Slavic languages , a group of closely related languages of the Slavic peoples and a subgroup of Indo-European languages, have speakers in most of Eastern Europe, in much of the Balkans, in parts of Central Europe, and in the northern part of Asia.-Branches:Scholars traditionally divide Slavic...
are most popular in Slavic countries
Slavic peoples
The Slavic people are an Indo-European panethnicity living in Eastern Europe, Southeast Europe, North Asia and Central Asia. The term Slavic represents a broad ethno-linguistic group of people, who speak languages belonging to the Slavic language family and share, to varying degrees, certain...
such as Belarus
Belarus
Belarus , officially the Republic of Belarus, is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, bordered clockwise by Russia to the northeast, Ukraine to the south, Poland to the west, and Lithuania and Latvia to the northwest. Its capital is Minsk; other major cities include Brest, Grodno , Gomel ,...
, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina , sometimes called Bosnia-Herzegovina or simply Bosnia, is a country in Southern Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula. Bordered by Croatia to the north, west and south, Serbia to the east, and Montenegro to the southeast, Bosnia and Herzegovina is almost landlocked, except for the...
, Bulgaria
Bulgaria
Bulgaria , officially the Republic of Bulgaria , is a parliamentary democracy within a unitary constitutional republic in Southeast Europe. The country borders Romania to the north, Serbia and Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south, as well as the Black Sea to the east...
, Croatia
Croatia
Croatia , officially the Republic of Croatia , is a unitary democratic parliamentary republic in Europe at the crossroads of the Mitteleuropa, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean. Its capital and largest city is Zagreb. The country is divided into 20 counties and the city of Zagreb. Croatia covers ...
, Czech Republic
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
, Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
, Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
, Serbia
Serbia
Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...
, Slovakia
Slovakia
The Slovak Republic is a landlocked state in Central Europe. It has a population of over five million and an area of about . Slovakia is bordered by the Czech Republic and Austria to the west, Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east and Hungary to the south...
, Slovenia
Slovenia
Slovenia , officially the Republic of Slovenia , is a country in Central and Southeastern Europe touching the Alps and bordering the Mediterranean. Slovenia borders Italy to the west, Croatia to the south and east, Hungary to the northeast, and Austria to the north, and also has a small portion of...
, Ukraine
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
, and others.
History of Slavic names
In pre-ChristianPolytheism
Polytheism is the belief of multiple deities also usually assembled into a pantheon of gods and goddesses, along with their own mythologies and rituals....
traditions, a child younger than 7–10 years old would bear a "subtitutional name" (e.g. Niemój "not mine", Nielub "not loved"), whose purpose was to decrease the apparent importance of a child and protect him or her from the curiosity of evil powers. This practice probably derived from the existence of a high fatality rate for young children at that time. A child who survived 7–10 years was worthy of care and was granted adult status and a new adult name during the ritual of a first haircut
First haircut
The first haircut for a human has special significance in certain cultures and religions. It can be considered a rite of passage or a milestone.-Chinese babies:A Chinese baby often receives its first haircut at the end of its first month....
.
Generally traditional names were dominant until Slavic nations
Slavic peoples
The Slavic people are an Indo-European panethnicity living in Eastern Europe, Southeast Europe, North Asia and Central Asia. The term Slavic represents a broad ethno-linguistic group of people, who speak languages belonging to the Slavic language family and share, to varying degrees, certain...
converted to Christianity
Christianity
Christianity is a monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus as presented in canonical gospels and other New Testament writings...
(e.g. the Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church
Eastern Orthodox Church
The Orthodox Church, officially called the Orthodox Catholic Church and commonly referred to as the Eastern Orthodox Church, is the second largest Christian denomination in the world, with an estimated 300 million adherents mainly in the countries of Belarus, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Georgia, Greece,...
). For instance, the Council of Trent
Council of Trent
The Council of Trent was the 16th-century Ecumenical Council of the Roman Catholic Church. It is considered to be one of the Church's most important councils. It convened in Trent between December 13, 1545, and December 4, 1563 in twenty-five sessions for three periods...
(1545–63) decided that every Catholic should have a Christian name instead of native one.
Names in Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
After ban of use native non-Christian names (ordered by Council of Trent
Council of Trent
The Council of Trent was the 16th-century Ecumenical Council of the Roman Catholic Church. It is considered to be one of the Church's most important councils. It convened in Trent between December 13, 1545, and December 4, 1563 in twenty-five sessions for three periods...
), Polish nobility
Szlachta
The szlachta was a legally privileged noble class with origins in the Kingdom of Poland. It gained considerable institutional privileges during the 1333-1370 reign of Casimir the Great. In 1413, following a series of tentative personal unions between the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the Kingdom of...
(especially Protestants
Protestantism
Protestantism is one of the three major groupings within Christianity. It is a movement that began in Germany in the early 16th century as a reaction against medieval Roman Catholic doctrines and practices, especially in regards to salvation, justification, and ecclesiology.The doctrines of the...
) tried to preserve traditional names, such as Zbigniew
Zbigniew
Zbigniew is a Polish masculine given name, originally Zbygniew . This Slavic name is derived from the Polish elements Zby- and gniew, meaning "anger"...
and Jarosław. Ordinary people, however, tended to choose names solely from Christian calendar, where there was only a few saints' names of Slavic origin, like: Kazimierz (St. Casimir)
Casimir
Casimir – is an English, French and Latin form of the Polish name Kazimierz, derived from the Slavic elements: kazić "to destroy" and mir "peace, prestige, world". It is originally a warlike name and may mean "someone who destroys opponent's prestige/glory during battle". Also, some researches...
, Stanisław (St. Stanislaus)
Stanislav (given name)
Stanislav or Stanislaus is a very old Slavic origin given name, meaning someone who achieves glory or fame. It is most often given in the Slavic countries of Central and South Eastern Europe. The name has spread to many non-Slavic languages as well, such as French , German and others...
, Wacław (St.Wenceslaus) and Władysław (St. Ladislaus)
Vladislav
Vladislav is a Slavic male given name, sometimes confused with/treated as the same as Ladislav...
. Names which referred to God (e.g. Bogdan
Bogdan
Bogdan or Bohdan - is a Slavic masculine name. It is derived from the Slavic words Bog/Boh , meaning "god", and dan , meaning "given". Other names with similar meaning include South Slavic Božidar, Polish Bożydar, Greek Theodore, Hebrew Nathanael and Jonathan, Latin Deodatus and French Dieudonné...
, Bogumił
Bogomil (name)
Bogomil Bogomil Bogomil (Cyrillic: Богомил, also Bogumił in Polish, Bohumil in Czech and Slovak - is a given name of Slavic origin. It is composed of the Slavic words 'bog' (god, rich, fate) and 'mil' (dear) and literally may mean e.g. 'Dear to God'. Its feminine equivalent are: Bogomila,...
) were also allowed.
Names in Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
Old Russian names were based on just about any Russian word (like nickname). In the 13th century, when the number of Christian and non-Christian given names became about equal, the popularity of Old Russian names began to decline, and they progressively became nicknames or secondary names (bynames). However, the use of Old Russian names persisted into the 17th century, and even nobles continued to use them as "everyday" names (although it is almost certain that they were baptized under a Christian name).
Names today
This situation lasted until 19th and 20th centuries, when traditional names, especially of historical rulers and heroes, gained popularity during national revivals
Romantic nationalism
Romantic nationalism is the form of nationalism in which the state derives its political legitimacy as an organic consequence of the unity of those it governs...
. For example, in Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
many forgotten names were resurrected, such as Bronisław, Bolesław, Dobiesław, Dobrosław, Jarosław, Mirosław
Mirosław (given name)
Mirosław is a Polish given name of Slavic origin, equivalent to "Miroslav". It is composed of the elements miro meaning peace and sław meaning glory or fame, thus a person who loves peace, alternatively someone who achieves fame by establishing peace....
, Przemysław, Radosław, Sławomir, Wiesław, Zdzisław
Zdzisław (given name)
Zdzisław or Zdeslav - is a Slavic given name which contains two parts: "zdzie / zde" - to do, make , and "sław / slav" - glory, famous. Feminine form end in a vowel "a"...
, and Zbigniew
Zbigniew
Zbigniew is a Polish masculine given name, originally Zbygniew . This Slavic name is derived from the Polish elements Zby- and gniew, meaning "anger"...
; and new ones created, such as Lechosław and Wieńczysław. Today, traditional Slavic names are accepted by the Christian Church
Christianity
Christianity is a monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus as presented in canonical gospels and other New Testament writings...
and are given at a child's baptism
Baptism
In Christianity, baptism is for the majority the rite of admission , almost invariably with the use of water, into the Christian Church generally and also membership of a particular church tradition...
.
Single-lexeme names
Single-lexeme names were derived from ordinary or adjective words and would usually, but not always, be borne by peasants, e.g.: Poznan (known, recognized), Goszczon (being a guest at someone's place), Kochan (loved), Wygnan (banished), Krszczon (baptized), Baran (ram), Szydło (awl), Kąkol (cockle), Broda (beard, chin), Żyła (vein), Uchacz (ear-man), Łopata (shovel), Żaba (frog), Rus (Ruthenian/Russian man), Cich (silent man), etc. Some names of this kind are used today, for example:Feminine:
- VeraVera (given name)Vera is a female first name of Latin origin meaning truth, or of Slavic origin meaning faith.- People :*Vera Brittain , English writer*Vera Dushevina , Russian tennis players...
(faith), - Nadia (hope),
- Vesela (happy),
- DušaDušanDušan is a Slavic name predominantly used by Serbs, Montenegrins, Czechs, Slovaks and Slovenes. Its meaning is soul, spirit. Ethymologically it derives from the name 'spirit', first used by Stephen Uroš IV Dušan of Serbia in the 14th century...
(soul), - ZlataZlatanZlatan is a male given name of South-Slavic origin meaning Golden. It is common amongst all South Slavic countries in the Balkans, namely Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Macedonia and Serbia...
(golden), - ZoraZoranZoran is a common Slavic name, the masculine form of Zora, which means dawn, daybreak.-People with this given name:*Zoran Abadić - Serbian architect*Zoran Bečić - Bosnian Serb actor...
(dawn), - Sveta (light, holy or strong),
- Mila (love),
- Dobra (good),
- Luba (love),
- Kveta, Cveta (flower),
- VesnaVesnaThe vesna or vesnas were mythological female characters associated with youth and springtime in early Slavic mythology, particularly within Croatia, Serbia and Slovenia. Along with her male companion Vesnik, she was associated with rituals conducted in rural areas during springtime...
(spring), - SlavaSlavaThe Slava , also called Krsna Slava and Krsno ime , is the Serbian Orthodox tradition of the ritual celebration and veneration of a family's own patron saint. The family celebrates the Slava annually on the patron saint's feast day...
(fame, glory), - MiraMira (name)Mira - is a feminine given name with varying meanings. It is related to the Latin words for "wonder" and "wonderful." In the various Slavic languages, it means "peace" and is often used as part of a longer name, such as Miroslava or Sławomira...
(peace), - Sobena (herself),
- Rada (happy),
- Brana (to protect),
- Živa, Żywia (alive),
- Miluša (kind),
- Snežana (snow woman),
- JasnaJasna (given name)Jasna a Slavic female given name. Derived from south Slavic jasno meaning clear, sharp. Nicknames are Jasnushka, Jasenka, Jasnenka, Jassie.- Famous bearers :* Jasna Sýkorová, Czech journalist* Jasna Flamíková, Czech redactor of Mladá Fronta Dnes...
(clear), - JagodaJagodaJagoda is a given name which may refer to:*Jagoda Kaloper*Jagoda Stach- See also :* Jahoda* Andy S. Jagoda, Professor and Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City....
(berry), - Kalina (rowan tree).
Masculine:
- Slava, Slavko (fame, glory),
- LechLech (name)Lech is a Polish given name, related to Leszek, Lestko, Leszko, Lestek, and Lechosław. Lech was the name of the legendary founder of Poland.Individuals named Lech celebrate their name day on February 28 or August 12....
(cunning), - VladVladVlad is a male given name, sometimes short for Vladislav, and may refer to:* Vlad I of Wallachia, also known as "Uzurpatorul"* Vlad II Dracul, a Wallachian duke who ruled from 1436 to 1442...
(rule), - Ognjen (fire),
- DušanDušanDušan is a Slavic name predominantly used by Serbs, Montenegrins, Czechs, Slovaks and Slovenes. Its meaning is soul, spirit. Ethymologically it derives from the name 'spirit', first used by Stephen Uroš IV Dušan of Serbia in the 14th century...
(soul), - VukVuk (name)Vuk is a South Slavic male given name, meaning "wolf". In earlier times it was given to weak and ill neonates so it would protect them from illness and witchcraft .- Notable people :*Vuk Orle , Serbian military commander...
(wolf), - Radost (happiness),
- MiłoszMiloszMilosz - is a Slavic name, which contains prefix mil- literally "love" and may refer to:-People with given name:*Miłosz Bernatajtys, a Polish rower...
(love), - Borya (fight),
- Zdravko (health),
- DraganDrăganDrăgan can be:* Drăgan River , tributary of the Crişul Repede River in Romania* Drăgan River , tributary of the Florei River in RomaniaFamily name:* Iosif Constantin Drăgan, Romanian and Italian businessman, writer and historian...
(precious), - Gniew, Gniewko (anger),
- Darko (gift),
- NemanjaNemanjaNemanja is an old name of Serbian and a Slavic origin, most likely meaning meaning "stubborn" or "persistent" as a negative of a Serbian verb "maniti se" or "manuti se" which loosely translates as "to give up"/"to leave something alone". It first appears in 11-12th century and, thanks to the...
(without possession), - Nebojša (fearless),
- GoranGoranGoran is a Slavic male first name often used in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Montenegro, the Republic of Macedonia and Slovenia.- Variations :* female Goranka * female Gorana...
(highlander), - Lasota (forest man),
- MladenMladenMladen is a common name of Slavic origin used in South Slavic languages. The names stems from the Slavic root mlad, meaning "young".Mladen may refer to:-People:* Mladen I Šubić Bribirski, a Croatian member of the Šubić noble family...
(young), - Nayden (found),
- Plamen (flame),
- Yasen (ash tree),
- Zvezdan (star).
Dithematic names
Dithematic names are built with two lexemes. In PolandPoland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
alone, there are over 600 masculine names, 120 feminine names and 150 different affixes (lexeme
Lexeme
A lexeme is an abstract unit of morphological analysis in linguistics, that roughly corresponds to a set of forms taken by a single word. For example, in the English language, run, runs, ran and running are forms of the same lexeme, conventionally written as RUN...
s) known. These have been reconstructed through analysing historical sources and place names, e.g.: Bull of Gniezno
Bull of Gniezno
The Bull of Gniezno was a papal bull issued on July 7, 1136 by Pope Innocent II. The bull split Archbishop of Magdeburg from the rest of the Polish church. From a historical perspective, the bull is especially important as it contains the earliest written record of the Polish language...
. Some of names were reserved only for monarchs (e.g. in Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
: Kazimierz
Casimir
Casimir – is an English, French and Latin form of the Polish name Kazimierz, derived from the Slavic elements: kazić "to destroy" and mir "peace, prestige, world". It is originally a warlike name and may mean "someone who destroys opponent's prestige/glory during battle". Also, some researches...
, Władysław, Bolesław). Examples are listed below. In order to understand them, you can use this pattern: Władysław contains the prefix wład (to rule, ruler) and the suffix sław (fame, glory). Note that feminine equivalents usually end in the vowel -a (e.g. Bogusław
Bogusław (given name)
Bogusław, also Bogosław, Bohusław, Bogsław is a Slavic men's name made from the roots Bogu- and -sław . It is one of the few Slavic given names that are present throughout the Slavic language family, and is known in Poland since the beginning of the 13th century...
- Bogusława).
| Prefix or suffix | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| vlad, wład, volod, włod, lad | to rule, ruler | Vladimir Vladimir (name) Vladimir is a male Slavic given name of Church Slavonic and Old Slavic origin, now widespread throughout all Slavic nations... , Władysław, Volodymyr Volodymyr (name) Volodymyr is a Ukrainian male given name.The name is a direct descendant from the Old East Slavic Володимир , which is spelled identically in the Cyrillic alphabet, but transliterated differently because of changes in the Ukrainian alphabet since medieval times. The meaning of the name is... , Włodzimierz, Vladislav Vladislav Vladislav is a Slavic male given name, sometimes confused with/treated as the same as Ladislav... , Laszlo, Ladislav, Vsevolod Vsevolod Vsevolod or Wsewolod is a Slavic male first name. Its etymology is from Slavic roots 'vse' and 'volodeti' and means 'lord-of-everything/everybody',... , Vladena, Vladan, Vlada Vlada Vlada is a Slavic given name, may refer to:*Vlada Avramov, Serbian*Vlada Divljan, Serbian*Vlada Stošić, Serbian*Vlada Roslyakova... , Vlade, Władmiła |
| mir, měr, mierz, myr | peace, world, prestige | Chociemir, Mirogod Godzimir Godzimir or Godemir - is a very old Slavic given name meaning: godzi/gode - "to do something at appropriate time", mir - "peace, world, prestige". Feminine form: Godzimira/Godemira. Alternate form of this name is: Mirogod.The name may refer to:... , Miroslav Miroslav (given name) Miroslav is a Slavic name meaning "peace and glory".-List of people with the given name Miroslav:*Miroslav of Croatia, king of Croatia*Miroslav of Hum, Serbian king of Zahumlje*Miroslav of Podgoria, Serbian Zupan of Podgorica... , Casimir Casimir Casimir – is an English, French and Latin form of the Polish name Kazimierz, derived from the Slavic elements: kazić "to destroy" and mir "peace, prestige, world". It is originally a warlike name and may mean "someone who destroys opponent's prestige/glory during battle". Also, some researches... , Mirko Mirko Mirko is a South Slavic given male name based on the root mir . This name may be a short form of Miroslav. it may refer to:*Prince Mirko of Montenegro*Mirko Alilović*Mirko Antenucci*Mirko Bašić*Mirko Bolesan*Mirko Bröder... , Kazimierz Casimir Casimir – is an English, French and Latin form of the Polish name Kazimierz, derived from the Slavic elements: kazić "to destroy" and mir "peace, prestige, world". It is originally a warlike name and may mean "someone who destroys opponent's prestige/glory during battle". Also, some researches... , Ostromir, Mezamir, Radomír, Jaromír Jaromir -Origin and meaning:Jaromír is a West Slavic given name composed of two stems jaro and mír.The meaning is not definite:*Polish jary = „spry, young, strong“; mir = „prestige, good reputation“... , Kanimir, Bratomira, Mojmir Mojmír I Mojmir I or Moimir I was the first known ruler of the Moravian Slavs . In modern scholarship, the creation of the early medieval state known as "Great" Moravia is attributed either to his or to his successors' expansionist policy... , Uniemir, Vitomir, Vladimir Vladimir (name) Vladimir is a male Slavic given name of Church Slavonic and Old Slavic origin, now widespread throughout all Slavic nations... , Krešimir, Krasimir, Godzimir Godzimir Godzimir or Godemir - is a very old Slavic given name meaning: godzi/gode - "to do something at appropriate time", mir - "peace, world, prestige". Feminine form: Godzimira/Godemira. Alternate form of this name is: Mirogod.The name may refer to:... , Rastimir, Ratimir, Želimir, Branimir, Zvonimir |
| slav, sław | glory, fame | Mstislav Mstislav (given name) Mstislav or Mścisław - is a very old Slavic origin given name, consists of two elements: msti - "vengeance" and slav - "glory, fame". The feminine forms are Mstislava and Mścisława.-Royalty:... , Stanisław Stanislav (given name) Stanislav or Stanislaus is a very old Slavic origin given name, meaning someone who achieves glory or fame. It is most often given in the Slavic countries of Central and South Eastern Europe. The name has spread to many non-Slavic languages as well, such as French , German and others... , Rostislav Rostislav (given name) Rastislav or Rostislav is a male Slavic given name, meaning "to usurp glory" . The name has been used by several notable people of Czech, Polish, Ukrainian, Russian and Slovak backgrounds.*Slovak: Rastislav... , Sławomir, Vladislav Vladislav Vladislav is a Slavic male given name, sometimes confused with/treated as the same as Ladislav... , Izyaslav, Vyacheslav, Sviatoslav, Miroslav Miroslav (given name) Miroslav is a Slavic name meaning "peace and glory".-List of people with the given name Miroslav:*Miroslav of Croatia, king of Croatia*Miroslav of Hum, Serbian king of Zahumlje*Miroslav of Podgoria, Serbian Zupan of Podgorica... , Boguslav, Borislav Borislav Borislav or Boryslav is a male given name.People who have this name include:*Boryslav Brondukov, a Ukrainian and Soviet film character actor.*Borislav Cvetković, a Croatian born Serbian football manager and former player... , Sławobor, Gościsław, Jaroslav, Slavko, Slavena Slavena (name) Slavena - is a feminine given name of Slavic origin meaning: Slavic Woman or fame, glory. Pronounced slah-vyeh-nah. Short form Slavka is official name... , Wiesław, Slavisa, Kvetoslav, Tomislav Tomislav (name) Tomislav is a South Slavic male first name. It originated from the first, and best known, Croatian king, Tomislav of Croatia. It is also one of the most common given Croatian names. The name is derived from the verb tomiti which means to suppress... , Věroslav, Soběslav, Slavoljub Slavoljub Slavoljub or Slavolub - is a given name derived from the Slavic elements: slava "glory, famous" and ljub "favour, love, to like". Nicknames: Slava, Slavko, Ljuba... , Slavica, Srboslav, Rastislav Rastislav Rastislav or Rostislav was the second known ruler of Moravia . Although he started his reign as vassal to Louis the German, king of East Francia, he consolidated his rule to the extent that after 855 he was able to repel a series of Frankish attacks... |
| bog, bóg, boh, boż | God, rich, fate | Bohumil Bohumil Bohumil is a Slavic male given name. Means "favoured by God" from the Slavic elements bog god and mil favour. Pronounced baw-huw-MIL. Nicknames are Bob, Bobby, Bohouš, Bohoušek, Bohuš, Mila, Milek, Bogie, Boga, Bozha. Another forms are Bogumił, Bogomil, Bogolyub. Feminine version is Bohumila,... , Boguslav, Bohdan, Bożena Bozena Bożena is a Polish feminine given name, originally appearing as Bożana and Bożechna. It is derived from the word "Bóg" .This Slavic name is equivalent to Božena in Czech, Slovak and other Slavic languages.... , Bogusław Bogusław (given name) Bogusław, also Bogosław, Bohusław, Bogsław is a Slavic men's name made from the roots Bogu- and -sław . It is one of the few Slavic given names that are present throughout the Slavic language family, and is known in Poland since the beginning of the 13th century... , Bogdan Bogdan Bogdan or Bohdan - is a Slavic masculine name. It is derived from the Slavic words Bog/Boh , meaning "god", and dan , meaning "given". Other names with similar meaning include South Slavic Božidar, Polish Bożydar, Greek Theodore, Hebrew Nathanael and Jonathan, Latin Deodatus and French Dieudonné... , Bogna Bogna Bogna - is a Slavic origin female given name and may be a diminutive form of names: Bogdana, Bogusława, Bogumiła . The name is derived from word "bog" and may mean "divine" but also "luck, fate, rich". The name may refer to:... , Bożydar Božidar Božidar , Polish: "Bożydar" is a Slavic given name used by e.g. Croatian and Serbian meaning "God's gift". It is a translation of the Greek name Theodore, itself derived from the Greek word "Theodoros". Boža is a nickname form of Božidar... , Modliboga, Falibog, Boguwola, Božetjeh, Bogosav, Bogic |
| voj, woj | fighter, warrior, war | Wojsław Vojislav Vojislav - is a South Slavic given name consists of two parts: "Voj" - which means "war, warrior", and "slav" - which means "glory, fame". Feminine form: Vojislava... , Częstowoj, Vojislav Vojislav Vojislav - is a South Slavic given name consists of two parts: "Voj" - which means "war, warrior", and "slav" - which means "glory, fame". Feminine form: Vojislava... , Wojciech Wojciech Wojciech a Slavic root pertaining to war and "Ciech" meaning joy, with the resulting combination meaning "The joy of war" or "smiling warrior"... , Borivoj, Vladivoj, Vojnomir, Radivoj, Wojbor, Milivoj, Dobrivoje, Kresivoje, Ljubivoje |
| rad | happy, eager, to care | Radosław, Milorad, Radogost, Radomil, Radovan, Radowit, Radomir Radomir (given name) Radomir is a Slavic origin given name derived from elements: rad "care, joy" and mir "peace, world, fame". Feminine form: Radomira. Nicknames: Radek, Radko, Mirek, Mirko, Radka , Mirka... , Radosvet |
| lyub, lub, l'ub | love, to like, favour | Lubomir Lubomir (given name) Lubomir, Ljubomir or Lyubomir - is a Slavic given name meaning love and peace, prestige. Feminine forms are: Lubomira and Ljubica.- Nicknames :Lubor, Luboš, Luborek, Lubošek, Borek, Lubo, Ljubo, Ljuba, Ljuban, Ljubiša, Ljupko, Ljupče...... , Ljubomir, Lubosław, Lubov, Lubor |
| mil, mił | love, to like, favour, graced | Milada Milada (name) Milada is female given name. Diminutive of Slavic names beginning with the element mil meaning gracious, young. Pronounced MI-lah-dah.- Famous bearers :*Milada Horáková, Czechoslovak politician, executed after a show-trial in 1950... , Milutin, Milena Milena (name) Milena is a popular female given name of Slavic origin derived from word "mil" meaning "gracious", or, alternatively, "dear". It is the feminine form of the male name Milan. It is currently the most popular name for baby girls born in Armenia... , Vlastimil Vlastimil Vlastimil - is a common Slavic origin given name originating from roots: vlast and mil . Another variant of that name is Vlastislav and Latin form is Patrick. The Czech name days are 17 March and 28 April . The Slovak name day is 13 March... , Tomiła, Milica, Miladín, Miłowit, Milomir Milomir Milomir - is an old Slavic origin given name derived from words: milo "love, to like" and mir "peace, prestige, world".People named Milomir include:* Milomir Stakić, a Bosnian Serb who was charged with genocide... , Miloslav Miloslav Miloslav is a Slavic origin given name. Derived from the Slavic elements mil favour and slav glory. Pronounced MIL-aw-slahf. Nickname is Miloš.- Name variants :*Polish: Miłosław*Slovak, Croatian: Miloslav... , Milivoje, Milašin, Ludmila Ludmila (given name) Ludmila or Ludmilla - is a female given name of Slavic origin and consists of two elements: lud and mila... , Radmila Radmila Radmila is a *popular name in Serbia. Derived from the Slavic elements radost "happiness" and mila "sweet". Another variant is Rada. It's feminine version of Rade.- Famous bearers :* Radmila Karaklajić, famous Serbian singer... , Jarmila Jarmila Jarmila is a Slavic origin female given name. Derived from the Slavic elements jary fierce, strong and mil favour. Similar names are Jaromíra and Jaroslava... |
| stan | to stand, to hold, to become | Stanimir, Stanislav Stanislav (given name) Stanislav or Stanislaus is a very old Slavic origin given name, meaning someone who achieves glory or fame. It is most often given in the Slavic countries of Central and South Eastern Europe. The name has spread to many non-Slavic languages as well, such as French , German and others... , Stanisław Stanislav (given name) Stanislav or Stanislaus is a very old Slavic origin given name, meaning someone who achieves glory or fame. It is most often given in the Slavic countries of Central and South Eastern Europe. The name has spread to many non-Slavic languages as well, such as French , German and others... , Stanibor |
| cze, cti, ča, če | honour | Czesław, Ctibor Ctibor (name) Ctibor is Slavic origin male given name. It means honour and fight, warrior. Pronounced tstee-BAWR or tstyee-BAWR. Variants include: Ścibor, Stibor, Czcibor.- Nicknames :... , Czedrog, Cibor Ctibor (name) Ctibor is Slavic origin male given name. It means honour and fight, warrior. Pronounced tstee-BAWR or tstyee-BAWR. Variants include: Ścibor, Stibor, Czcibor.- Nicknames :... , Čestmír, Česlav, Ctirad Ctirad (name) Ctirad is a Slavic origin male given name derived from the elements: chest "honour" and rad "care, joy".- Famous bearers :* In Czech mythology was vladyka Ctirad killed the rebel against girls in Maidens´ War... , Čedomir |
| tech, ciech, tješ | happy | Ciechosław, Wojciech Wojciech Wojciech a Slavic root pertaining to war and "Ciech" meaning joy, with the resulting combination meaning "The joy of war" or "smiling warrior"... , Sieciech Sieciech - Biography :All information about Sieciech has come down from the chronicler Gallus Anonymus. He was a count palatine at the court of duke Władysław I Herman of Poland. Though the exact dates of his birth and death are unknown, he is said by Gallus Anonymus to have lived in the second half of the... , Techomir, Dobrociech, Božetech, Tješimir, Sławociech |
| bor | war, fight | Boris Boris (first name) Boris, Borys or Barys is a male name, with Bulgarian roots. It is common in Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine and other countries... , Borzysław, Borislav, Dalibor Dalibor (name) Dalibor is primarily a male given name of Slavic origin, but also a surname specifically in Czech Republic. The name is popular in some Western Slavic and Southern Slavic countries, such as: Czech Republic, Slovakia, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Macedonia.It means: fighting far away... , Sambor, Lutobor, Myślibora, Strogobor |
| gniew, hněv | angry, furious | Zbigniew Zbigniew Zbigniew is a Polish masculine given name, originally Zbygniew . This Slavic name is derived from the Polish elements Zby- and gniew, meaning "anger"... , Gniewomir, Spytihněv, Mścigniew, Wojgniew, Dobiegniew, Ostrogniew, Zbyhněv Zbigniew Zbigniew is a Polish masculine given name, originally Zbygniew . This Slavic name is derived from the Polish elements Zby- and gniew, meaning "anger"... |
| spyci, spyti | pointless, unnecessary | Spytihněv, Spycimir, Spycisław |
| msti, mści | vengeance | Mstislav Mstislav (given name) Mstislav or Mścisław - is a very old Slavic origin given name, consists of two elements: msti - "vengeance" and slav - "glory, fame". The feminine forms are Mstislava and Mścisława.-Royalty:... , Mścisław Mstislav (given name) Mstislav or Mścisław - is a very old Slavic origin given name, consists of two elements: msti - "vengeance" and slav - "glory, fame". The feminine forms are Mstislava and Mścisława.-Royalty:... , Mszczuj, Mściwoj, Mstivoj Msciwój Mściwój or Mściwoj is a very old Polish given name of Slavic origin, consists of two elements: mści "vengeance" and woj, derived from: wojna , wojownik or wuj . A related name is: Mścisław... |
| wole | to prefer | Wolebor, Wolimir, Wolisław |
| ostro | sharp | Ostromir, Ostrogniew |
| dom | house | Domarad, Domosław, Domagoj, Domamir, Domoľub, Domawit, Domabor |
| mysl, mysł | think | Gostomysl Gostomysl Gostomysl is a legendary 9th-century posadnik of Novgorod who was introduced into the historiography by Vasily Tatishchev, an 18th-century historian. Gostomysl's rule is associated with the confederation of Northern tribes, which was formed to counter the Varangian threat in the mid-9th century... , Myślimir, Drogomysł, Przemysław, Premysl, Bolemysł, Radomysł, Nezamysl, Křesomysl |
| yar, jar | strong, severe, fierce | Yaroslav Yaroslav Yaroslav is a Slavic given name, and it may refer to:*Yaroslav I the Wise , Grand Prince of Kiev. Son of Vladimir the Great*Yaroslav II of Kiev , son of Iziaslav II of Kiev... , Jaropełk Yaropolk Izyaslavich Yaropolk Izyaslavich was a Knyaz during the eleventh-century in the Kievan Rus' kingdom and was the King of Rus . The son of Grand Prince Izyaslav Yaroslavich by a Polish princess named Gertruda, he is visible in papal sources by the early 1070s but largely absent in contemporary Rus sources... , Jaromir Jaromir -Origin and meaning:Jaromír is a West Slavic given name composed of two stems jaro and mír.The meaning is not definite:*Polish jary = „spry, young, strong“; mir = „prestige, good reputation“... , Jarogniew, Jarmila Jarmila Jarmila is a Slavic origin female given name. Derived from the Slavic elements jary fierce, strong and mil favour. Similar names are Jaromíra and Jaroslava... |
| veli, vyache, więce | great, more, large | Vaclav, Vyacheslav, Wenzel Wenzel Wenzel is a male given name as the German form of the Czech given name Václav or Venceslav, meaning "praised with glory"... , Veleslava, Wielimir Velimir Velimir or Wielimir - is a Slavic given name, derived from elements: vele "great" and mir "peace, prestige" and may refer to:*Velimir Ilić*Velimir Ivanović, Serbian footballer*Velimir Khlebnikov*Velimir Milošević*Velimir Naumović... , Veljko, Velimir Velimir Velimir or Wielimir - is a Slavic given name, derived from elements: vele "great" and mir "peace, prestige" and may refer to:*Velimir Ilić*Velimir Ivanović, Serbian footballer*Velimir Khlebnikov*Velimir Milošević*Velimir Naumović... , Więcerad |
| bole | great, more, large | Bolesław Boleslaw (given name) Boleslaw, Bolesław, Boleslav or Boleslaus in Latin, is a male given name of Slavic origin meaning great glory. Feminine forms: Bolesława / Boleslava.-Polish historical rulers:... , Boleslav Boleslaw (given name) Boleslaw, Bolesław, Boleslav or Boleslaus in Latin, is a male given name of Slavic origin meaning great glory. Feminine forms: Bolesława / Boleslava.-Polish historical rulers:... , Bolemir, Boleczest, Bolelut |
| svet, sviat, święt, svat | light, strong | Sviatoslav, Svetoslav, Svetlana Svetlana Svetlana is a common Slavic female name, deriving from the Russian word свет svet, which translates into English as "light", "shining", "pure", or "holy", depending upon context. The name was coined by Alexander Vostokov and popularized by Vasily Zhukovsky in his eponymous ballade, first published... , Światopełk, Świętomir, Svätobor, Svetozar, Svatava, Svatoboj, Svetomir, Świętożyźń |
| bron, bran | to protect, to defend | Bronisław, Branislav, Bronimir Branimir Branimir is a South Slavic male given name. It is a combination of the verb braniti and the noun mir , and hence means "the one who defends the world/peace". It is especially common among Croats and Serbs. The female version is Branimira and Branimirka... , Barnim Barnim Barnim is a district in Brandenburg, Germany. It is bounded by Poland, the district of Märkisch-Oderland, the city state of Berlin and the districts of Oberhavel and Uckermark.- History :... , Bronisąd, Srbobran Srbobran Srbobran is a town and municipality in South Bačka District of Vojvodina, Serbia. The town is located on the north bank of the Danube-Tisa-Danube channel... , Brana, Częstobrona |
| dobro | good, goodness | Dobrosław, Dobromir Dobromir (given name) Dobromir - is a Slavic origin given name built of two elements: dobro "good" + mir "prestige, peace". Feminine form is: Dobromira.Notable bearers:*Dobromir Chrysos, was a leader of the Vlachs... , Dobroniega, Dobrogost, Dobrawa, Dobra, Dobri, Dobrina, Dobrinka, Dobrochna, Dobromil Dobromil (given name) Dobromil or Dobromił - is a Slavic origin given name meaning: dobro - "good, goodness" and mil/mił - "love, to like, dear". The feminine form is Dobromila/Dobromiła.-List of people with the given name Dobromil/Dobromila:... , Dobrica Dobrica Dobrica is a village in Serbia. It is situated in the Alibunar municipality, in the South Banat District, Vojvodina province. The village has a Serb ethnic majority and its population numbering 1,344 people .-Name:... , Dobrożyźń |
| lud, ljud | people | Ludmila Ludmila (given name) Ludmila or Ludmilla - is a female given name of Slavic origin and consists of two elements: lud and mila... , Ludomir, Ludziwoj, Ljudevit |
| zby | to dispeal, to get rid of | Zbigniew Zbigniew Zbigniew is a Polish masculine given name, originally Zbygniew . This Slavic name is derived from the Polish elements Zby- and gniew, meaning "anger"... , Zbyszko, Zbysław, Zbylut Zbylut (given name) Zbylut is an old Polish given name of Slavic origin built of two parts: zby and lut .-List of people with the given name Zbylut:... , Zbywoj |
| drag, drog, drah | precious, beloved | Dragoslav Dragoslav Dragoslav is a South Slavic given name, may refer to:*Dragoslav Čakić*Dragoslav Jevrić*Dragoslav Mitrinović*Dragoslav Stepanović*Dragoslav Šekularac... , Dragomir Dragomir Dragomir is a name of Slavic origin, typical for Bulgaria and Serbia, as well as Romania. It is composed of the Slavic words drag and mir . It can be translated as To whom peace is precious, i.e... , Dragan Drăgan Drăgan can be:* Drăgan River , tributary of the Crişul Repede River in Romania* Drăgan River , tributary of the Florei River in RomaniaFamily name:* Iosif Constantin Drăgan, Romanian and Italian businessman, writer and historian... , Dragoljub Dragoljub Dragoljub is a South Slavic given name, meaning "precious love", may refer to:*Dragoljub Brnović, Montenegrin footballer*Dragoljub Čirić, Serbian chess player*Dragoljub Janošević, Serbian chess player*Dragoljub Ljubičić... , Drahotína, Drogodziej, Drogoradz, Wieledrog, Dragoş Dragoş (given name) Dragoş or Dragos is a given name.Those bearing it include:* Dragoş , Moldavian ruler* Dragoş Bucur* Dragoş Coman* Dragoş Firţulescu* Dragoş Protopopescu* Dragoş Grigore* Dragoş Mihalache* Dragos Mihalcea... , Predrag, Drohobysz, Miłodrog, Miodrag, Draga Draga (given name) Draga is a given name.Those bearing it include:* Draga Obrenović* Draga Matkovic* Draga Ahačič... |
| kazi | to destroy | Kazimierz, Casimir, Kazimíra Casimir Casimir – is an English, French and Latin form of the Polish name Kazimierz, derived from the Slavic elements: kazić "to destroy" and mir "peace, prestige, world". It is originally a warlike name and may mean "someone who destroys opponent's prestige/glory during battle". Also, some researches... |
| kvet, kwiat | flower | Kvetoslava, Kveta, Kvetoň, Kvetana |
| sem, siem, ziem | family, land | Siemowit Siemowit Siemowit was, according to the chronicles of Gallus Anonymus, the son of Piast the Wheelwright and Rzepicha. He was considered one of the four legendary Piast princes, but is now considered as a ruler who existed as a historical person.... , Siemomysł, Siemił, Ziemowit Ziemowit (given name) Ziemowit - is a Polish male given name of Slavic origin, a corrupted version of name Siemowit which is derived from words: "Siemo" - family and "wit" - ruler, to rule. The name may mean: "The head of the family"... , Siemysław |
| gost, gast, host | guest | Miłogost, Radogost, Uniegost, Hostirad, Hostimil, Hostisvit, Lubgost |
| dar, dan | gift, receive | Bogdan Bogdan Bogdan or Bohdan - is a Slavic masculine name. It is derived from the Slavic words Bog/Boh , meaning "god", and dan , meaning "given". Other names with similar meaning include South Slavic Božidar, Polish Bożydar, Greek Theodore, Hebrew Nathanael and Jonathan, Latin Deodatus and French Dieudonné... , Wojdan, Damir Damir Damir is a common male given name in South Slavic languages.Theories on etymology differ - it may partly originate as a representation of the Muslim name, , meaning "heart" or "conscience", otherwise pronounced Zamir. More probably it is of Slavic origin, with da meaning "give", and mir, meaning... , Danko, Darko, Davor |
| brat | brother | Bratumiła, Braturad, Bratislav, Bratoljub |
| blag, błog, blah | gentle, kind, blessed | Blahoslava, Blahomíra, Blahosej, Blaga, Blago, Blagovest, Blagovesta, Blagoje |
| rasti, rosti, rości | grow, demand, usurb | Rastislav, Rościsław Rostislav (given name) Rastislav or Rostislav is a male Slavic given name, meaning "to usurp glory" . The name has been used by several notable people of Czech, Polish, Ukrainian, Russian and Slovak backgrounds.*Slovak: Rastislav... , Rościgniew, Rosta, Rostimira |
| zde, zdzie, sede, Sdě | to do, make | Zdzisław Zdzisław (given name) Zdzisław or Zdeslav - is a Slavic given name which contains two parts: "zdzie / zde" - to do, make , and "sław / slav" - glory, famous. Feminine form end in a vowel "a"... , Zdziwoj, Sedemir, Zdeslav Zdzisław (given name) Zdzisław or Zdeslav - is a Slavic given name which contains two parts: "zdzie / zde" - to do, make , and "sław / slav" - glory, famous. Feminine form end in a vowel "a"... , Dejan, Zdenko Zdenko Zdenko is a male first name of Slovakian origin . It is a form of the Ancient Roman family name Sidonius, which means "of Sidon."-People with this name:*Zdenko Baotić, Bosnian footballer*Zdenko Fibich or Zdeněk Fibich, Czech composer... , Zderad, Zdziemił, Sděmir, Sdivoj |
| bude, budzi | to be | Budzigniew, Budziwuj, Budimir, Budislavka |
| lut | angry, fierce, severe | Lutosław, Lutobor, Lutomir, Zbylut Zbylut (given name) Zbylut is an old Polish given name of Slavic origin built of two parts: zby and lut .-List of people with the given name Zbylut:... , Lutomysł |
| rati, raci | war, fight, to do (vocal change from radi to rati) | Ratibor, Racisława, Racimir, Ratimir, Ratko, Racigniew, Gnierat |
| zvezd, hvezd, gwiazd | star | Hviezdoslav, Hviezdomir, Zvezdan,Zvezdana |
| vit, wit | to rule | Sviatovit Svetovid Sventevith, Sventovid , Svyatovit , Svyatovid , Svyentovit , Svetovid , Suvid Sventevith, Sventovid (Russian and Bulgarian, and alternative name in Serbo-Croatian), Svyatovit (Ukrainian), Svyatovid (alternative name in Ukrainian), Svyentovit (alternative name in Ukrainian), Svetovid (Serbian,... , Vitomir, Dobrovit, Witosław, Uniewit, Gościwit |
| zlat, złot, zlato | gold | Zlatan, Zlata Zlatan Zlatan is a male given name of South-Slavic origin meaning Golden. It is common amongst all South Slavic countries in the Balkans, namely Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Macedonia and Serbia... , Zlatomíra, Zlatimir, Zlatko, Zlatka |
| dzierży | to have, to rule, to keep | Dzierżysław, Dzierżykraj, Dzirżyterg |
| vse, vše, wsze | all | Vseslav, Wszebor, Vsevolod Vsevolod Vsevolod or Wsewolod is a Slavic male first name. Its etymology is from Slavic roots 'vse' and 'volodeti' and means 'lord-of-everything/everybody',... , Wszerad, Wszemiła, Wszegniew, Všebor, Všeboj |
| svo, sve, świe | all, every, always | Świedrag, Svorad, Świegniew |
| god | "appropriate" | Godemir, Godzimir Godzimir Godzimir or Godemir - is a very old Slavic given name meaning: godzi/gode - "to do something at appropriate time", mir - "peace, world, prestige". Feminine form: Godzimira/Godemira. Alternate form of this name is: Mirogod.The name may refer to:... , Godzisława |
| choti, chocie | want | Chociemir, Chciebor, Chociebąd, Chotimíra |
| krasi, kreši, krzesi | resurrect, initiate | Krzesimir, Krešimir, Krzesisław, Kresivoje |
| ne, nie | no, none | Nevzor, Nekras, Nezhdan, Niedamir, Nenad Nenad Nenad is a Slavic origin male personal name common in the former Yugoslavia. It is more widespread in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Serbia than in other countries. The name is derrived from the word 'nenadan' which means 'unexpected'... , Nebojša, Niedalic, Niesuł, Nemanja |
| suli | to promise, better | Sulisław, Sulibor, Sulimir, Sulirad, Sulich, Radsuł |
| sud, sąd, sand | to judge | Sudomir, Sudislav, Sędzimir, Sędziwoj, Bogusąd, Sędowin, Krzywosąd |
| dobo, dobie | appropriate, brave | Dobiesław, Dobiegniew, Dobiemir |
| unie | better | Uniedrog, Uniebog, Uniesław |
| želi, żeli | want, desire | Żelisław, Żelibrat, Želimíra, Želibor, Željko, Željan, Želimir |
| sobie, sobě | usurb, for me | Soběslav, Sobierad, Sobiemir, Sobiebor |
| vest, wieść | to know, to lead | Blagovest, Dobrowieść |
| neg, nieg, njeg | delight | Dobroniega, Njegomir, Mironieg, Niegodoma, Niegosław |
| chwał, fal | to praise, to glorify | Boguchwał, Chwalibog, Chwalimir, Falibor |
| polk, pluk, pułk | regiment | Yaropolk, Jaropluk, Sviatopolk, Svatopluk, Świętopełk |
| lut | severe, cruel, wild | Lutosław, Lutobor, Lutogniew |
| kaz | to destroy | Kazimierz, Casimir, Kazimir Casimir Casimir – is an English, French and Latin form of the Polish name Kazimierz, derived from the Slavic elements: kazić "to destroy" and mir "peace, prestige, world". It is originally a warlike name and may mean "someone who destroys opponent's prestige/glory during battle". Also, some researches... , Skaziczest |
| vlast, włość | homeland | Vlastimil Vlastimil Vlastimil - is a common Slavic origin given name originating from roots: vlast and mil . Another variant of that name is Vlastislav and Latin form is Patrick. The Czech name days are 17 March and 28 April . The Slovak name day is 13 March... , Włościwoj, Vlastimir, |
Diminutive form
Diminutives are very popular in everyday usage, and usually are created by dropping an affix and adding -ek (masculine, predominantly West Slavic; e.g. Polish Włodzimierz – Włodek), -ko (masculine, predominantly South Slavic and Ukrainian), -ka (feminine; also masculine in Russian), or -a: Mila, Luba, StaszekStanislav (given name)
Stanislav or Stanislaus is a very old Slavic origin given name, meaning someone who achieves glory or fame. It is most often given in the Slavic countries of Central and South Eastern Europe. The name has spread to many non-Slavic languages as well, such as French , German and others...
, Radek
Radek
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, Władek
Vladislav
Vladislav is a Slavic male given name, sometimes confused with/treated as the same as Ladislav...
, Zlatko
Zlatan
Zlatan is a male given name of South-Slavic origin meaning Golden. It is common amongst all South Slavic countries in the Balkans, namely Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Macedonia and Serbia...
, Volodya
Vladimir
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, Bronek, Leszek
Leszek
Leszek is a Slavic Polish given name, originally Lestko, Leszko or Lestek, related to Lech, Lechosław and Czech Lstimir.Individuals named Lech celebrate their name day on June 3.-Notable individuals with the name Leszek or variants:...
, Dobrusia, Slavko, Wojtek, Mirka
Mirka
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, Bogusia
Bogusław (given name)
Bogusław, also Bogosław, Bohusław, Bogsław is a Slavic men's name made from the roots Bogu- and -sław . It is one of the few Slavic given names that are present throughout the Slavic language family, and is known in Poland since the beginning of the 13th century...
, Slava
Slava
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, Zdravko, Zbyszko, Milosz
Milosz
Milosz - is a Slavic name, which contains prefix mil- literally "love" and may refer to:-People with given name:*Miłosz Bernatajtys, a Polish rower...
, Staś
Stanislav (given name)
Stanislav or Stanislaus is a very old Slavic origin given name, meaning someone who achieves glory or fame. It is most often given in the Slavic countries of Central and South Eastern Europe. The name has spread to many non-Slavic languages as well, such as French , German and others...
, Przemek, Bolko
Boleslaw (given name)
Boleslaw, Bolesław, Boleslav or Boleslaus in Latin, is a male given name of Slavic origin meaning great glory. Feminine forms: Bolesława / Boleslava.-Polish historical rulers:...
, Draho
Drăgan
Drăgan can be:* Drăgan River , tributary of the Crişul Repede River in Romania* Drăgan River , tributary of the Florei River in RomaniaFamily name:* Iosif Constantin Drăgan, Romanian and Italian businessman, writer and historian...
, etc.
Popularity in non-Slavic cultures
Some SlavicSlavic peoples
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names have gained popularity in other (non-Slavic) countries, e.g.: Vera
Vera (given name)
Vera is a female first name of Latin origin meaning truth, or of Slavic origin meaning faith.- People :*Vera Brittain , English writer*Vera Dushevina , Russian tennis players...
, Mila, Svante
Svante
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, Boris
Boris (first name)
Boris, Borys or Barys is a male name, with Bulgarian roots. It is common in Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine and other countries...
, Vladimir
Vladimir (name)
Vladimir is a male Slavic given name of Church Slavonic and Old Slavic origin, now widespread throughout all Slavic nations...
, Mirko
Miroslav (given name)
Miroslav is a Slavic name meaning "peace and glory".-List of people with the given name Miroslav:*Miroslav of Croatia, king of Croatia*Miroslav of Hum, Serbian king of Zahumlje*Miroslav of Podgoria, Serbian Zupan of Podgorica...
, Laszlo, Casimir
Casimir
Casimir – is an English, French and Latin form of the Polish name Kazimierz, derived from the Slavic elements: kazić "to destroy" and mir "peace, prestige, world". It is originally a warlike name and may mean "someone who destroys opponent's prestige/glory during battle". Also, some researches...
, Wenzel
Wenzel
Wenzel is a male given name as the German form of the Czech given name Václav or Venceslav, meaning "praised with glory"...
, Milena
Milena (name)
Milena is a popular female given name of Slavic origin derived from word "mil" meaning "gracious", or, alternatively, "dear". It is the feminine form of the male name Milan. It is currently the most popular name for baby girls born in Armenia...
, Estanislao
Stanislav (given name)
Stanislav or Stanislaus is a very old Slavic origin given name, meaning someone who achieves glory or fame. It is most often given in the Slavic countries of Central and South Eastern Europe. The name has spread to many non-Slavic languages as well, such as French , German and others...
, Vlad
Vlad
Vlad is a male given name, sometimes short for Vladislav, and may refer to:* Vlad I of Wallachia, also known as "Uzurpatorul"* Vlad II Dracul, a Wallachian duke who ruled from 1436 to 1442...
, Nadia, Mircea, Bronislovas, Radu, Vesna
Vesna
The vesna or vesnas were mythological female characters associated with youth and springtime in early Slavic mythology, particularly within Croatia, Serbia and Slovenia. Along with her male companion Vesnik, she was associated with rituals conducted in rural areas during springtime...
, Wanda, Ladislao
Vladislav
Vladislav is a Slavic male given name, sometimes confused with/treated as the same as Ladislav...
, Bogdan
Bogdan
Bogdan or Bohdan - is a Slavic masculine name. It is derived from the Slavic words Bog/Boh , meaning "god", and dan , meaning "given". Other names with similar meaning include South Slavic Božidar, Polish Bożydar, Greek Theodore, Hebrew Nathanael and Jonathan, Latin Deodatus and French Dieudonné...
, etc.
List of ChristianChristianA Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
Saints bearing Slavic name
Note: This list contains only canonized SaintsCanonization
Canonization is the act by which a Christian church declares a deceased person to be a saint, upon which declaration the person is included in the canon, or list, of recognized saints. Originally, individuals were recognized as saints without any formal process...
. Beatified Saints
Beatification
Beatification is a recognition accorded by the Catholic Church of a dead person's entrance into Heaven and capacity to intercede on behalf of individuals who pray in his or her name . Beatification is the third of the four steps in the canonization process...
bearing Slavic names (e.g. Saint Ceslaus
Ceslaus
Blessed Ceslaus, O.P., was born in Kamień Śląski in Silesia, Poland, of the noble family of Odrowąż, and was a relative, possibly the brother, of Saint Hyacinth...
, Saint Radim
Radim Gaudentius
Radim Gaudentius was Archbishop of Gniezno and the first Polish archbishop.Radim was an illegitimate son of Prince Slavník, and thus the half-brother of Adalbert of Prague....
) are excluded.
Feminine:
Bogna
Bogna
Bogna - is a Slavic origin female given name and may be a diminutive form of names: Bogdana, Bogusława, Bogumiła . The name is derived from word "bog" and may mean "divine" but also "luck, fate, rich". The name may refer to:...
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Bogdan
Bogdan
Bogdan or Bohdan - is a Slavic masculine name. It is derived from the Slavic words Bog/Boh , meaning "god", and dan , meaning "given". Other names with similar meaning include South Slavic Božidar, Polish Bożydar, Greek Theodore, Hebrew Nathanael and Jonathan, Latin Deodatus and French Dieudonné...
a,
Bogumiła
Bogomil (name)
Bogomil Bogomil Bogomil (Cyrillic: Богомил, also Bogumił in Polish, Bohumil in Czech and Slovak - is a given name of Slavic origin. It is composed of the Slavic words 'bog' (god, rich, fate) and 'mil' (dear) and literally may mean e.g. 'Dear to God'. Its feminine equivalent are: Bogomila,...
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Bogusław
Bogusław (given name)
Bogusław, also Bogosław, Bohusław, Bogsław is a Slavic men's name made from the roots Bogu- and -sław . It is one of the few Slavic given names that are present throughout the Slavic language family, and is known in Poland since the beginning of the 13th century...
a,
Bolesława
Boleslaw (given name)
Boleslaw, Bolesław, Boleslav or Boleslaus in Latin, is a male given name of Slavic origin meaning great glory. Feminine forms: Bolesława / Boleslava.-Polish historical rulers:...
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Bożena
Bozena
Bożena is a Polish feminine given name, originally appearing as Bożana and Bożechna. It is derived from the word "Bóg" .This Slavic name is equivalent to Božena in Czech, Slovak and other Slavic languages....
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Bronisława,
Czesława,
Dąbrówka,
Dobroniega,
Dobrosława,
Gniewomira,
Godzimir
Godzimir
Godzimir or Godemir - is a very old Slavic given name meaning: godzi/gode - "to do something at appropriate time", mir - "peace, world, prestige". Feminine form: Godzimira/Godemira. Alternate form of this name is: Mirogod.The name may refer to:...
a,
Godzisława,
Gorzysława,
Grzymisława,
Kazimiera,
Ludmiła
Ludmila (given name)
Ludmila or Ludmilla - is a female given name of Slavic origin and consists of two elements: lud and mila...
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Marzanna
Marzanna
Maržanna, Mara, Maržena, Morana, Moréna, Mora, Marmora or Morena is a Slavic goddess associated with death, winter and nightmares. Some sources equate her with the Latvian goddess Māra, who takes a person's body after their death...
Mieczysława,
Milena
Milena (name)
Milena is a popular female given name of Slavic origin derived from word "mil" meaning "gracious", or, alternatively, "dear". It is the feminine form of the male name Milan. It is currently the most popular name for baby girls born in Armenia...
, Miła, Mira
Mira (name)
Mira - is a feminine given name with varying meanings. It is related to the Latin words for "wonder" and "wonderful." In the various Slavic languages, it means "peace" and is often used as part of a longer name, such as Miroslava or Sławomira...
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Mirosława
Mirosław (given name)
Mirosław is a Polish given name of Slavic origin, equivalent to "Miroslav". It is composed of the elements miro meaning peace and sław meaning glory or fame, thus a person who loves peace, alternatively someone who achieves fame by establishing peace....
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Radosława,
Sławomira,
Sobiesława,
Stanisława
Stanislava
Stanislava is the female form of the very old Slavic given name Stanislav, meaning someone who achieves glory or fame. It is most often given in the Slavic countries of Central and South Eastern Europe.-People with this name:...
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Sulisława,
Wacława,
Wiesława, Władysława
Vladislav
Vladislav is a Slavic male given name, sometimes confused with/treated as the same as Ladislav...
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Zdzisław
Zdzisław (given name)
Zdzisław or Zdeslav - is a Slavic given name which contains two parts: "zdzie / zde" - to do, make , and "sław / slav" - glory, famous. Feminine form end in a vowel "a"...
a
See also:
- List of feminine names of Slavic origin (Polish Wikipedia).
Masculine:
Bogdan
Bogdan
Bogdan or Bohdan - is a Slavic masculine name. It is derived from the Slavic words Bog/Boh , meaning "god", and dan , meaning "given". Other names with similar meaning include South Slavic Božidar, Polish Bożydar, Greek Theodore, Hebrew Nathanael and Jonathan, Latin Deodatus and French Dieudonné...
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Bogumił
Bogomil (name)
Bogomil Bogomil Bogomil (Cyrillic: Богомил, also Bogumił in Polish, Bohumil in Czech and Slovak - is a given name of Slavic origin. It is composed of the Slavic words 'bog' (god, rich, fate) and 'mil' (dear) and literally may mean e.g. 'Dear to God'. Its feminine equivalent are: Bogomila,...
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Bogusław
Bogusław (given name)
Bogusław, also Bogosław, Bohusław, Bogsław is a Slavic men's name made from the roots Bogu- and -sław . It is one of the few Slavic given names that are present throughout the Slavic language family, and is known in Poland since the beginning of the 13th century...
, Bogusz,
Bohdan,
Bolesław
Boleslaw (given name)
Boleslaw, Bolesław, Boleslav or Boleslaus in Latin, is a male given name of Slavic origin meaning great glory. Feminine forms: Bolesława / Boleslava.-Polish historical rulers:...
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Bożydar
Božidar
Božidar , Polish: "Bożydar" is a Slavic given name used by e.g. Croatian and Serbian meaning "God's gift". It is a translation of the Greek name Theodore, itself derived from the Greek word "Theodoros". Boža is a nickname form of Božidar...
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Bronisław,
Chwalibóg,
Chwalisław,
Czcibor
Ctibor (name)
Ctibor is Slavic origin male given name. It means honour and fight, warrior. Pronounced tstee-BAWR or tstyee-BAWR. Variants include: Ścibor, Stibor, Czcibor.- Nicknames :...
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Czesław,
Dobiegniew,
Dobiesław,
Dobrogost,
Dobromir
Dobromir (given name)
Dobromir - is a Slavic origin given name built of two elements: dobro "good" + mir "prestige, peace". Feminine form is: Dobromira.Notable bearers:*Dobromir Chrysos, was a leader of the Vlachs...
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Dobromił
Dobromil (given name)
Dobromil or Dobromił - is a Slavic origin given name meaning: dobro - "good, goodness" and mil/mił - "love, to like, dear". The feminine form is Dobromila/Dobromiła.-List of people with the given name Dobromil/Dobromila:...
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Dobrosław,
Domard,
Domasław,
Dzierżysław, Gniewko,
Gniewomir,
Godzimir
Godzimir
Godzimir or Godemir - is a very old Slavic given name meaning: godzi/gode - "to do something at appropriate time", mir - "peace, world, prestige". Feminine form: Godzimira/Godemira. Alternate form of this name is: Mirogod.The name may refer to:...
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Godzisław,
Gorzysław,
Jarosław
Yaroslav
Yaroslav is a Slavic given name, and it may refer to:*Yaroslav I the Wise , Grand Prince of Kiev. Son of Vladimir the Great*Yaroslav II of Kiev , son of Iziaslav II of Kiev...
, Krzesimir,
Kazimierz
Casimir
Casimir – is an English, French and Latin form of the Polish name Kazimierz, derived from the Slavic elements: kazić "to destroy" and mir "peace, prestige, world". It is originally a warlike name and may mean "someone who destroys opponent's prestige/glory during battle". Also, some researches...
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Lech
Lech (name)
Lech is a Polish given name, related to Leszek, Lestko, Leszko, Lestek, and Lechosław. Lech was the name of the legendary founder of Poland.Individuals named Lech celebrate their name day on February 28 or August 12....
, Lechosław, Lesław, Leszek
Leszek
Leszek is a Slavic Polish given name, originally Lestko, Leszko or Lestek, related to Lech, Lechosław and Czech Lstimir.Individuals named Lech celebrate their name day on June 3.-Notable individuals with the name Leszek or variants:...
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Lubomir
Lubomir (given name)
Lubomir, Ljubomir or Lyubomir - is a Slavic given name meaning love and peace, prestige. Feminine forms are: Lubomira and Ljubica.- Nicknames :Lubor, Luboš, Luborek, Lubošek, Borek, Lubo, Ljubo, Ljuba, Ljuban, Ljubiša, Ljupko, Ljupče......
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Ludomił,
Mieszko,
Mieczysław,
Miłosław
Miloslav
Miloslav is a Slavic origin given name. Derived from the Slavic elements mil favour and slav glory. Pronounced MIL-aw-slahf. Nickname is Miloš.- Name variants :*Polish: Miłosław*Slovak, Croatian: Miloslav...
, Miłosz
Milosz
Milosz - is a Slavic name, which contains prefix mil- literally "love" and may refer to:-People with given name:*Miłosz Bernatajtys, a Polish rower...
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Mirosław
Mirosław (given name)
Mirosław is a Polish given name of Slavic origin, equivalent to "Miroslav". It is composed of the elements miro meaning peace and sław meaning glory or fame, thus a person who loves peace, alternatively someone who achieves fame by establishing peace....
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Mścisław
Mstislav (given name)
Mstislav or Mścisław - is a very old Slavic origin given name, consists of two elements: msti - "vengeance" and slav - "glory, fame". The feminine forms are Mstislava and Mścisława.-Royalty:...
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Mściwój,
Przemysław,
Przybysław,
Radosław,
Rościsław
Rostislav (given name)
Rastislav or Rostislav is a male Slavic given name, meaning "to usurp glory" . The name has been used by several notable people of Czech, Polish, Ukrainian, Russian and Slovak backgrounds.*Slovak: Rastislav...
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Sambor,
Sędziwoj, Sławoj,
Sławomir,
Sobiesław,
Stanisław
Stanislav (given name)
Stanislav or Stanislaus is a very old Slavic origin given name, meaning someone who achieves glory or fame. It is most often given in the Slavic countries of Central and South Eastern Europe. The name has spread to many non-Slavic languages as well, such as French , German and others...
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Sulisław,
Świętosław,
Wacław,
Wiesław,
Wińczysław,
Władysław,
Włodzimierz,
Wojciech
Wojciech
Wojciech a Slavic root pertaining to war and "Ciech" meaning joy, with the resulting combination meaning "The joy of war" or "smiling warrior"...
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Wszebor,
Zawisza,
Zbigniew
Zbigniew
Zbigniew is a Polish masculine given name, originally Zbygniew . This Slavic name is derived from the Polish elements Zby- and gniew, meaning "anger"...
, Zbyszko,
Zdzisław
Zdzisław (given name)
Zdzisław or Zdeslav - is a Slavic given name which contains two parts: "zdzie / zde" - to do, make , and "sław / slav" - glory, famous. Feminine form end in a vowel "a"...
, Ziemowit
Ziemowit (given name)
Ziemowit - is a Polish male given name of Slavic origin, a corrupted version of name Siemowit which is derived from words: "Siemo" - family and "wit" - ruler, to rule. The name may mean: "The head of the family"...
See also:
- List of masculine names of Slavic origin (Polish Wikipedia).
Slavic names popular in Czech RepublicCzech RepublicThe Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
and SlovakiaSlovakiaThe Slovak Republic is a landlocked state in Central Europe. It has a population of over five million and an area of about . Slovakia is bordered by the Czech Republic and Austria to the west, Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east and Hungary to the south...
Feminine:Blahoslava, Blahuse,
Bojana
Boyan (given name)
Boyan is a Bulgarian and Slavic male given name. The short form of the name Boyan used in Bulgaria is Bobi or Bobby...
, Bojka,
Boleslava, Bolena, Bolerka,
Bohumira,
Bohuslava
Bogusław (given name)
Bogusław, also Bogosław, Bohusław, Bogsław is a Slavic men's name made from the roots Bogu- and -sław . It is one of the few Slavic given names that are present throughout the Slavic language family, and is known in Poland since the beginning of the 13th century...
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Bozidara
Božidar
Božidar , Polish: "Bożydar" is a Slavic given name used by e.g. Croatian and Serbian meaning "God's gift". It is a translation of the Greek name Theodore, itself derived from the Greek word "Theodoros". Boža is a nickname form of Božidar...
, Boza, Bozena, Bozka
Bozena
Bożena is a Polish feminine given name, originally appearing as Bożana and Bożechna. It is derived from the word "Bóg" .This Slavic name is equivalent to Božena in Czech, Slovak and other Slavic languages....
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Bratislava,
Bretislava, Bretka, Breticka,
Bronislava/Branislava, Brana, Branka, Brona, Bronicka, Bronka,
Dobrali,
Dobromila
Dobromil (given name)
Dobromil or Dobromił - is a Slavic origin given name meaning: dobro - "good, goodness" and mil/mił - "love, to like, dear". The feminine form is Dobromila/Dobromiła.-List of people with the given name Dobromil/Dobromila:...
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Dobromira
Dobromir (given name)
Dobromir - is a Slavic origin given name built of two elements: dobro "good" + mir "prestige, peace". Feminine form is: Dobromira.Notable bearers:*Dobromir Chrysos, was a leader of the Vlachs...
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Dobroslava,
Drahomira
Dragomir
Dragomir is a name of Slavic origin, typical for Bulgaria and Serbia, as well as Romania. It is composed of the Slavic words drag and mir . It can be translated as To whom peace is precious, i.e...
, Draha, Drahuse, Drahuska, Draza
Drăgan
Drăgan can be:* Drăgan River , tributary of the Crişul Repede River in Romania* Drăgan River , tributary of the Florei River in RomaniaFamily name:* Iosif Constantin Drăgan, Romanian and Italian businessman, writer and historian...
, Dusana, Dusa, Sudanka, Dusicka, Duska
Dušan
Dušan is a Slavic name predominantly used by Serbs, Montenegrins, Czechs, Slovaks and Slovenes. Its meaning is soul, spirit. Ethymologically it derives from the name 'spirit', first used by Stephen Uroš IV Dušan of Serbia in the 14th century...
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Jarka,
Kvetoslava, Kveta, Kvetka, Kvetuse, Kvetuska,
Libera, Liba, Libenka, Libuse, Libuska,
Lidmila
Ludmila (given name)
Ludmila or Ludmilla - is a female given name of Slavic origin and consists of two elements: lud and mila...
, Ludmilla
Ludmila (given name)
Ludmila or Ludmilla - is a female given name of Slavic origin and consists of two elements: lud and mila...
, Ludmila
Ludmila (given name)
Ludmila or Ludmilla - is a female given name of Slavic origin and consists of two elements: lud and mila...
, Lida, Lidka, Liduna, Lidunka, Liduse, Lizuska,
Lubomira
Lubomir (given name)
Lubomir, Ljubomir or Lyubomir - is a Slavic given name meaning love and peace, prestige. Feminine forms are: Lubomira and Ljubica.- Nicknames :Lubor, Luboš, Luborek, Lubošek, Borek, Lubo, Ljubo, Ljuba, Ljuban, Ljubiša, Ljupko, Ljupče......
, Luba, Lubena, Lubina, Lubina, Lubka, Lubuska,
Mecislava, Melina, Mecka, Mila,
Milena
Milena (name)
Milena is a popular female given name of Slavic origin derived from word "mil" meaning "gracious", or, alternatively, "dear". It is the feminine form of the male name Milan. It is currently the most popular name for baby girls born in Armenia...
, Milady, Miladena, Milana
Milan (given name)
Milan is a common Slavic male name derived from the Slavic element mil, with meanings kind, loving, and gracious. Milan was originally a diminutive or nickname for those whose Slavic names began with "Mil-". It is used predominantly by Czechs and Serbs but also frequently in Macedonia, Croatia,...
, Mlada, Mladena, Miladka, Milanka, Milenka ,Milka, Miluse, Miluska
Milena (name)
Milena is a popular female given name of Slavic origin derived from word "mil" meaning "gracious", or, alternatively, "dear". It is the feminine form of the male name Milan. It is currently the most popular name for baby girls born in Armenia...
, Mlaska, Mladuska,
Miloslav
Miloslav
Miloslav is a Slavic origin given name. Derived from the Slavic elements mil favour and slav glory. Pronounced MIL-aw-slahf. Nickname is Miloš.- Name variants :*Polish: Miłosław*Slovak, Croatian: Miloslav...
a,
Miroslava
Miroslav (given name)
Miroslav is a Slavic name meaning "peace and glory".-List of people with the given name Miroslav:*Miroslav of Croatia, king of Croatia*Miroslav of Hum, Serbian king of Zahumlje*Miroslav of Podgoria, Serbian Zupan of Podgorica...
, Mira, Mirka, Miruska
Mira (name)
Mira - is a feminine given name with varying meanings. It is related to the Latin words for "wonder" and "wonderful." In the various Slavic languages, it means "peace" and is often used as part of a longer name, such as Miroslava or Sławomira...
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Nadezda/Nadezhda, Nadeja, Neda/Nedda,
Pribislava, Pribena, Próbka, Pribuska,
Radomia, Rada, Radlinka,
Radoslava, Rada,
Rostislava, Rosta, Rostina, Rostinka, Rostuska
Rostislav (given name)
Rastislav or Rostislav is a male Slavic given name, meaning "to usurp glory" . The name has been used by several notable people of Czech, Polish, Ukrainian, Russian and Slovak backgrounds.*Slovak: Rastislav...
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Sobeslava, Sobena, Sobeska,
Stanislava
Stanislava
Stanislava is the female form of the very old Slavic given name Stanislav, meaning someone who achieves glory or fame. It is most often given in the Slavic countries of Central and South Eastern Europe.-People with this name:...
, Stana, Stanicka, Stanuska,
Svetlana, Svetla, Svetlanka, Svetluse, Svetluska
Svetlana
Svetlana is a common Slavic female name, deriving from the Russian word свет svet, which translates into English as "light", "shining", "pure", or "holy", depending upon context. The name was coined by Alexander Vostokov and popularized by Vasily Zhukovsky in his eponymous ballade, first published...
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Veleslava, Vela, Velina, Velinka, Velka, Veluska,
Venceslava/Vaclava, Vena, Venka, Venuska,
Vera, Vierka, Verka, Veruska
Vera (given name)
Vera is a female first name of Latin origin meaning truth, or of Slavic origin meaning faith.- People :*Vera Brittain , English writer*Vera Dushevina , Russian tennis players...
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Vladimíra, Vladmira
Vladimir
Vladimir is a city and the administrative center of Vladimir Oblast, Russia, located on the Klyazma River, to the east of Moscow along the M7 motorway. Population:...
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Vladislava/Ladislava
Vladislav
Vladislav is a Slavic male given name, sometimes confused with/treated as the same as Ladislav...
, Valeska,
Vlasta,
Zbyhneva, Zbyna, Zbysa, Zbyhneka, Zbyhneuska
Zbigniew
Zbigniew is a Polish masculine given name, originally Zbygniew . This Slavic name is derived from the Polish elements Zby- and gniew, meaning "anger"...
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Zdenka
Zdenko
Zdenko is a male first name of Slovakian origin . It is a form of the Ancient Roman family name Sidonius, which means "of Sidon."-People with this name:*Zdenko Baotić, Bosnian footballer*Zdenko Fibich or Zdeněk Fibich, Czech composer...
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Zdeslava, Zdislava, Desa, Zdeska, Zwisa, Zdiska
Zdzisław (given name)
Zdzisław or Zdeslav - is a Slavic given name which contains two parts: "zdzie / zde" - to do, make , and "sław / slav" - glory, famous. Feminine form end in a vowel "a"...
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Zelislava,
Zitomira, Zitka, Zituse,
Zivanka, Zivka, Zivuse, Zivuska,
Zlata, Zlatina, Zlatinka, Zlatka, Zlatuje, Zlatuska, Zlatana, Zlatunka
Zlatan
Zlatan is a male given name of South-Slavic origin meaning Golden. It is common amongst all South Slavic countries in the Balkans, namely Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Macedonia and Serbia...
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Zoila,
Zora, Zorah
Zoran
Zoran is a common Slavic name, the masculine form of Zora, which means dawn, daybreak.-People with this given name:*Zoran Abadić - Serbian architect*Zoran Bečić - Bosnian Serb actor...
Masculine:
Blahoslav, Blahos, Blahosek,
Bohdan
Bogdan
Bogdan or Bohdan - is a Slavic masculine name. It is derived from the Slavic words Bog/Boh , meaning "god", and dan , meaning "given". Other names with similar meaning include South Slavic Božidar, Polish Bożydar, Greek Theodore, Hebrew Nathanael and Jonathan, Latin Deodatus and French Dieudonné...
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Bohumil
Bohumil
Bohumil is a Slavic male given name. Means "favoured by God" from the Slavic elements bog god and mil favour. Pronounced baw-huw-MIL. Nicknames are Bob, Bobby, Bohouš, Bohoušek, Bohuš, Mila, Milek, Bogie, Boga, Bozha. Another forms are Bogumił, Bogomil, Bogolyub. Feminine version is Bohumila,...
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Bohumír,
Bohuslav
Bogusław (given name)
Bogusław, also Bogosław, Bohusław, Bogsław is a Slavic men's name made from the roots Bogu- and -sław . It is one of the few Slavic given names that are present throughout the Slavic language family, and is known in Poland since the beginning of the 13th century...
,
Bojan
Boyan (given name)
Boyan is a Bulgarian and Slavic male given name. The short form of the name Boyan used in Bulgaria is Bobi or Bobby...
, Bujanek, Bojek,
Boleslav, Bolek
Borivoj, Bora, Borik, Borek,
Borzivoi,
Bozidar
Božidar
Božidar , Polish: "Bożydar" is a Slavic given name used by e.g. Croatian and Serbian meaning "God's gift". It is a translation of the Greek name Theodore, itself derived from the Greek word "Theodoros". Boža is a nickname form of Božidar...
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Bratislav,
Bretislav, Bretik,
Bronislav/Branislav, Branek, Branik,
Budislav, Budek,
Ceslav/Ctislav,
Ctibor
Ctibor (name)
Ctibor is Slavic origin male given name. It means honour and fight, warrior. Pronounced tstee-BAWR or tstyee-BAWR. Variants include: Ścibor, Stibor, Czcibor.- Nicknames :...
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Dalibor
Dalibor (name)
Dalibor is primarily a male given name of Slavic origin, but also a surname specifically in Czech Republic. The name is popular in some Western Slavic and Southern Slavic countries, such as: Czech Republic, Slovakia, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Macedonia.It means: fighting far away...
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Dobromil
Dobromil (given name)
Dobromil or Dobromił - is a Slavic origin given name meaning: dobro - "good, goodness" and mil/mił - "love, to like, dear". The feminine form is Dobromila/Dobromiła.-List of people with the given name Dobromil/Dobromila:...
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Dobromir
Dobromir (given name)
Dobromir - is a Slavic origin given name built of two elements: dobro "good" + mir "prestige, peace". Feminine form is: Dobromira.Notable bearers:*Dobromir Chrysos, was a leader of the Vlachs...
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Dobroslav,
Drahomir
Dragomir
Dragomir is a name of Slavic origin, typical for Bulgaria and Serbia, as well as Romania. It is composed of the Slavic words drag and mir . It can be translated as To whom peace is precious, i.e...
, Draha, Drahos, Drahosek
Drăgan
Drăgan can be:* Drăgan River , tributary of the Crişul Repede River in Romania* Drăgan River , tributary of the Florei River in RomaniaFamily name:* Iosif Constantin Drăgan, Romanian and Italian businessman, writer and historian...
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Durko,
Sudan, Sudanek, Dusek
Dušan
Dušan is a Slavic name predominantly used by Serbs, Montenegrins, Czechs, Slovaks and Slovenes. Its meaning is soul, spirit. Ethymologically it derives from the name 'spirit', first used by Stephen Uroš IV Dušan of Serbia in the 14th century...
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Honza,
Jarek, Jarousek,
Jaromil,
Jaromir, Jarek
Jaromir
-Origin and meaning:Jaromír is a West Slavic given name composed of two stems jaro and mír.The meaning is not definite:*Polish jary = „spry, young, strong“; mir = „prestige, good reputation“...
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Jaropluk,
Jaroslav,
Jur,
Karda,
Kvetoslav,
Lubomir, Lubor, Lumir, Luba, Lubek, Luborek
Lubomir (given name)
Lubomir, Ljubomir or Lyubomir - is a Slavic given name meaning love and peace, prestige. Feminine forms are: Lubomira and Ljubica.- Nicknames :Lubor, Luboš, Luborek, Lubošek, Borek, Lubo, Ljubo, Ljuba, Ljuban, Ljubiša, Ljupko, Ljupče......
, Lubos, Lubosek
Luboš
Luboš - is a Slavic male given name meaning love and used mostly in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. A short form of names like: Luboslav, Lubomir.- Notable bearers :* Luboš Bartoň - a Czech professional basketball player...
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Ludomir,
Ludoslav,
Mecislav, Mecek, Mecik, Mecislavek,
Milan
Milan (given name)
Milan is a common Slavic male name derived from the Slavic element mil, with meanings kind, loving, and gracious. Milan was originally a diminutive or nickname for those whose Slavic names began with "Mil-". It is used predominantly by Czechs and Serbs but also frequently in Macedonia, Croatia,...
, Milic,
Miloslav
Miloslav
Miloslav is a Slavic origin given name. Derived from the Slavic elements mil favour and slav glory. Pronounced MIL-aw-slahf. Nickname is Miloš.- Name variants :*Polish: Miłosław*Slovak, Croatian: Miloslav...
, Milda, Milon, Milos
Milosz
Milosz - is a Slavic name, which contains prefix mil- literally "love" and may refer to:-People with given name:*Miłosz Bernatajtys, a Polish rower...
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Miroslav
Miroslav (given name)
Miroslav is a Slavic name meaning "peace and glory".-List of people with the given name Miroslav:*Miroslav of Croatia, king of Croatia*Miroslav of Hum, Serbian king of Zahumlje*Miroslav of Podgoria, Serbian Zupan of Podgorica...
, Mirek,
Mstislav
Mstislav (given name)
Mstislav or Mścisław - is a very old Slavic origin given name, consists of two elements: msti - "vengeance" and slav - "glory, fame". The feminine forms are Mstislava and Mścisława.-Royalty:...
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Nepomuk, Pomuk, Nepomucek,
Premysl, Myslik, Premek,
Pribislav, Priba, Pribik, Pribisek,
Radek/Radik, Radacek, Radan, Radko, Rados, Radousek, Radomir/Radimir
Radomir (given name)
Radomir is a Slavic origin given name derived from elements: rad "care, joy" and mir "peace, world, fame". Feminine form: Radomira. Nicknames: Radek, Radko, Mirek, Mirko, Radka , Mirka...
, Radim,
Radoslav,
Rostislav, Rosta, Rostek, Rosticek, Rostik
Rostislav (given name)
Rastislav or Rostislav is a male Slavic given name, meaning "to usurp glory" . The name has been used by several notable people of Czech, Polish, Ukrainian, Russian and Slovak backgrounds.*Slovak: Rastislav...
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Slavomir, Slava, Slavoj,
Sobeslav, Sobek, Sobik,
Stanislav, Stana, Standa, Stanek, Stanko, Stanicek, Stanik
Stanislav (given name)
Stanislav or Stanislaus is a very old Slavic origin given name, meaning someone who achieves glory or fame. It is most often given in the Slavic countries of Central and South Eastern Europe. The name has spread to many non-Slavic languages as well, such as French , German and others...
, Svatomir,
Svatopluk,
Svatoslav,
Techomir,
Techoslav,
Veleslav, Vela, Velek, Velousek,
Venceslav/Vaclav, Vacek, Vasek, Vena, Venousek, Wenzel
Wenzel
Wenzel is a male given name as the German form of the Czech given name Václav or Venceslav, meaning "praised with glory"...
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Vladimír
Vladimir
Vladimir is a city and the administrative center of Vladimir Oblast, Russia, located on the Klyazma River, to the east of Moscow along the M7 motorway. Population:...
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Vladislav/Ladislav, Vlad
Vladislav
Vladislav is a Slavic male given name, sometimes confused with/treated as the same as Ladislav...
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Vlastimil
Vlastimil
Vlastimil - is a common Slavic origin given name originating from roots: vlast and mil . Another variant of that name is Vlastislav and Latin form is Patrick. The Czech name days are 17 March and 28 April . The Slovak name day is 13 March...
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Vojtech, Vojta, Wojtek, Vojtik, Vojtisek
Wojciech
Wojciech a Slavic root pertaining to war and "Ciech" meaning joy, with the resulting combination meaning "The joy of war" or "smiling warrior"...
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Zbyhnev, Zbyna, Zbytek, Zbytek
Zbigniew
Zbigniew is a Polish masculine given name, originally Zbygniew . This Slavic name is derived from the Polish elements Zby- and gniew, meaning "anger"...
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Zelislav, Zelek, Zelicek, Zelik, Zelousek,
Zdeslav, Zdislav, Zdik Zdisek
Zdzisław (given name)
Zdzisław or Zdeslav - is a Slavic given name which contains two parts: "zdzie / zde" - to do, make , and "sław / slav" - glory, famous. Feminine form end in a vowel "a"...
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Zitomir, Zitek, Zitousek,
Zivan,Zivanek, Zivek, Zivko,
Zlatan, Zlatek, Zlaticek, Zlatik, Klatko, Zlatousek
Zlatan
Zlatan is a male given name of South-Slavic origin meaning Golden. It is common amongst all South Slavic countries in the Balkans, namely Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Macedonia and Serbia...
Slavic names popular in CroatiaCroatiaCroatia , officially the Republic of Croatia , is a unitary democratic parliamentary republic in Europe at the crossroads of the Mitteleuropa, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean. Its capital and largest city is Zagreb. The country is divided into 20 counties and the city of Zagreb. Croatia covers ...
Feminine:Berislava, Biserka, Blaga, Blagica, Blaženka, Bogdan
Bogdan
Bogdan or Bohdan - is a Slavic masculine name. It is derived from the Slavic words Bog/Boh , meaning "god", and dan , meaning "given". Other names with similar meaning include South Slavic Božidar, Polish Bożydar, Greek Theodore, Hebrew Nathanael and Jonathan, Latin Deodatus and French Dieudonné...
a, Bogomila, Bogumila
Bogomil (name)
Bogomil Bogomil Bogomil (Cyrillic: Богомил, also Bogumił in Polish, Bohumil in Czech and Slovak - is a given name of Slavic origin. It is composed of the Slavic words 'bog' (god, rich, fate) and 'mil' (dear) and literally may mean e.g. 'Dear to God'. Its feminine equivalent are: Bogomila,...
, Borka, Borislav
Borislav
Borislav or Boryslav is a male given name.People who have this name include:*Boryslav Brondukov, a Ukrainian and Soviet film character actor.*Borislav Cvetković, a Croatian born Serbian football manager and former player...
a, Božena
Bozena
Bożena is a Polish feminine given name, originally appearing as Bożana and Bożechna. It is derived from the word "Bóg" .This Slavic name is equivalent to Božena in Czech, Slovak and other Slavic languages....
, Božica, Božidar
Božidar
Božidar , Polish: "Bożydar" is a Slavic given name used by e.g. Croatian and Serbian meaning "God's gift". It is a translation of the Greek name Theodore, itself derived from the Greek word "Theodoros". Boža is a nickname form of Božidar...
ka, Branimir
Branimir
Branimir is a South Slavic male given name. It is a combination of the verb braniti and the noun mir , and hence means "the one who defends the world/peace". It is especially common among Croats and Serbs. The female version is Branimira and Branimirka...
a, Branka, Buga, Cvita, Cvijeta, Čedna, Danica, Davorka, Divna, Dragana, Dragica, Draženka, Dubravka, Dunja, Hrvatina, Hrvoja, Hrvojka
Hrvoje
Hrvoje is a Croatian male ethnic first name derived from "Hrvat" meaning "Croat". The name is used exclusively by Croats.- People named Hrvoje :*Hrvoje Čale - Croatian footballer*Hrvoje Horvat - Croatian handball player...
, Jasenka, Jasna
Jasna (given name)
Jasna a Slavic female given name. Derived from south Slavic jasno meaning clear, sharp. Nicknames are Jasnushka, Jasenka, Jasnenka, Jassie.- Famous bearers :* Jasna Sýkorová, Czech journalist* Jasna Flamíková, Czech redactor of Mladá Fronta Dnes...
, Ljuba, Ljubica, Mila, Milica, Miljenka, Mislava, Mira
Mira (name)
Mira - is a feminine given name with varying meanings. It is related to the Latin words for "wonder" and "wonderful." In the various Slavic languages, it means "peace" and is often used as part of a longer name, such as Miroslava or Sławomira...
, Mirka, Mirna, Mojmira, Morana, Nada, Neda, Nediljka, Nevenka, Ognjenka, Ranka, Rašeljka, Ratka, Ruža, Ružica, Sanja, Slava, Slavica
Slava
The Slava , also called Krsna Slava and Krsno ime , is the Serbian Orthodox tradition of the ritual celebration and veneration of a family's own patron saint. The family celebrates the Slava annually on the patron saint's feast day...
, Slavenka
Slavena (name)
Slavena - is a feminine given name of Slavic origin meaning: Slavic Woman or fame, glory. Pronounced slah-vyeh-nah. Short form Slavka is official name...
, Smiljana, Spomenka, Srebrenka, Stanislava, Stana, Stanka
Stanislav (given name)
Stanislav or Stanislaus is a very old Slavic origin given name, meaning someone who achieves glory or fame. It is most often given in the Slavic countries of Central and South Eastern Europe. The name has spread to many non-Slavic languages as well, such as French , German and others...
, Snješka, Snježana, Sunčana, Sunčica, Svitlana, Svjetlana, Tjeha, Tihana, Tihomila, Tuga, Vedrana, Vera, Verica, Vjera
Vera (given name)
Vera is a female first name of Latin origin meaning truth, or of Slavic origin meaning faith.- People :*Vera Brittain , English writer*Vera Dushevina , Russian tennis players...
, Vesna
Vesna (name)
Vesna is a popular South Slavic female name derived from the name of Vesna, an ancient Slavic goddess of spring. It means "spring" in some Slavic languages...
, Vjekoslava
Vjekoslav
Vjekoslav or Vekoslav is a male Slavic given name, meaning "glorious through the ages" .-People:*Vjekoslav Banovic - Croatian Australian footbal player*Vjekoslav Bastl - Croatian architect*Vjekoslav Lujo Čukela - Croatian American Marine...
, Vlasta, Vlatka
Vladislav
Vladislav is a Slavic male given name, sometimes confused with/treated as the same as Ladislav...
, Zdenka
Zdenko
Zdenko is a male first name of Slovakian origin . It is a form of the Ancient Roman family name Sidonius, which means "of Sidon."-People with this name:*Zdenko Baotić, Bosnian footballer*Zdenko Fibich or Zdeněk Fibich, Czech composer...
, Zlata
Zlatan
Zlatan is a male given name of South-Slavic origin meaning Golden. It is common amongst all South Slavic countries in the Balkans, namely Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Macedonia and Serbia...
, Zora, Zorica, Zorka
Zoran
Zoran is a common Slavic name, the masculine form of Zora, which means dawn, daybreak.-People with this given name:*Zoran Abadić - Serbian architect*Zoran Bečić - Bosnian Serb actor...
, Zrinka, Zrina, Zvjezdana, Zvonimira, Zvonka, Željka, Živka
Masculine:
Berislav, Berivoj, Blago, Bogdan
Bogdan
Bogdan or Bohdan - is a Slavic masculine name. It is derived from the Slavic words Bog/Boh , meaning "god", and dan , meaning "given". Other names with similar meaning include South Slavic Božidar, Polish Bożydar, Greek Theodore, Hebrew Nathanael and Jonathan, Latin Deodatus and French Dieudonné...
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Bogomil (name)
Bogomil Bogomil Bogomil (Cyrillic: Богомил, also Bogumił in Polish, Bohumil in Czech and Slovak - is a given name of Slavic origin. It is composed of the Slavic words 'bog' (god, rich, fate) and 'mil' (dear) and literally may mean e.g. 'Dear to God'. Its feminine equivalent are: Bogomila,...
, Bogoljub, Bogomil, Boris
Boris (first name)
Boris, Borys or Barys is a male name, with Bulgarian roots. It is common in Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine and other countries...
, Borislav
Borislav
Borislav or Boryslav is a male given name.People who have this name include:*Boryslav Brondukov, a Ukrainian and Soviet film character actor.*Borislav Cvetković, a Croatian born Serbian football manager and former player...
, Borna, Božetjeh, Božidar
Božidar
Božidar , Polish: "Bożydar" is a Slavic given name used by e.g. Croatian and Serbian meaning "God's gift". It is a translation of the Greek name Theodore, itself derived from the Greek word "Theodoros". Boža is a nickname form of Božidar...
, Božo, Bratislav, Budimir, Branimir
Branimir
Branimir is a South Slavic male given name. It is a combination of the verb braniti and the noun mir , and hence means "the one who defends the world/peace". It is especially common among Croats and Serbs. The female version is Branimira and Branimirka...
, Brajko, Branko, Braslav, Bratoljub, Cvitko, Cvjetko, Časlav, Častimir, Čedomir, Dalibor
Dalibor (name)
Dalibor is primarily a male given name of Slavic origin, but also a surname specifically in Czech Republic. The name is popular in some Western Slavic and Southern Slavic countries, such as: Czech Republic, Slovakia, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Macedonia.It means: fighting far away...
, Damir
Damir
Damir is a common male given name in South Slavic languages.Theories on etymology differ - it may partly originate as a representation of the Muslim name, , meaning "heart" or "conscience", otherwise pronounced Zamir. More probably it is of Slavic origin, with da meaning "give", and mir, meaning...
, Darko, Davor, Davorin, Davorko, Desimir, Dobroslav, Dobrovit, Domagoj
Domagoj (given name)
Domagoj is a Croatian name of Slavic origin derived from the Slavic elements dom and goj .-People:*Domagoj of Croatia - a duke of Principality of Littoral Croatia in 864–876...
, Dragan
Drăgan
Drăgan can be:* Drăgan River , tributary of the Crişul Repede River in Romania* Drăgan River , tributary of the Florei River in RomaniaFamily name:* Iosif Constantin Drăgan, Romanian and Italian businessman, writer and historian...
, Drago
Dragan (name)
Dragan is a male name derived from the Slavic element "dorogo" or precious . It is a predominantly Serbian name but also popular among Croatians, Macedonians and Bulgarians...
, Dragoslav
Dragoslav
Dragoslav is a South Slavic given name, may refer to:*Dragoslav Čakić*Dragoslav Jevrić*Dragoslav Mitrinović*Dragoslav Stepanović*Dragoslav Šekularac...
, Dragutin, Dražan, Dražen
Drăgan
Drăgan can be:* Drăgan River , tributary of the Crişul Repede River in Romania* Drăgan River , tributary of the Florei River in RomaniaFamily name:* Iosif Constantin Drăgan, Romanian and Italian businessman, writer and historian...
, Draženko, Držiha, Držislav, Godemir
Godzimir
Godzimir or Godemir - is a very old Slavic given name meaning: godzi/gode - "to do something at appropriate time", mir - "peace, world, prestige". Feminine form: Godzimira/Godemira. Alternate form of this name is: Mirogod.The name may refer to:...
, Gojko, Gojislav, Gojslav, Goran
Goran
Goran is a Slavic male first name often used in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Montenegro, the Republic of Macedonia and Slovenia.- Variations :* female Goranka * female Gorana...
, Grubiša, Hrvatin, Hrvoj, Hrvoje
Hrvoje
Hrvoje is a Croatian male ethnic first name derived from "Hrvat" meaning "Croat". The name is used exclusively by Croats.- People named Hrvoje :*Hrvoje Čale - Croatian footballer*Hrvoje Horvat - Croatian handball player...
, Hrvoslav, Kazimir, Kažimir
Casimir
Casimir – is an English, French and Latin form of the Polish name Kazimierz, derived from the Slavic elements: kazić "to destroy" and mir "peace, prestige, world". It is originally a warlike name and may mean "someone who destroys opponent's prestige/glory during battle". Also, some researches...
, Jasenko, Klonimir, Krešimir, Krešo, Krševan, Lavoslav, Ljubomir
Lubomir (given name)
Lubomir, Ljubomir or Lyubomir - is a Slavic given name meaning love and peace, prestige. Feminine forms are: Lubomira and Ljubica.- Nicknames :Lubor, Luboš, Luborek, Lubošek, Borek, Lubo, Ljubo, Ljuba, Ljuban, Ljubiša, Ljupko, Ljupče......
, Ljudevit, Milan
Milan (given name)
Milan is a common Slavic male name derived from the Slavic element mil, with meanings kind, loving, and gracious. Milan was originally a diminutive or nickname for those whose Slavic names began with "Mil-". It is used predominantly by Czechs and Serbs but also frequently in Macedonia, Croatia,...
, Mile, Milivoj, Milovan, Miljenko, Mirko, Miro, Miroslav
Miroslav (given name)
Miroslav is a Slavic name meaning "peace and glory".-List of people with the given name Miroslav:*Miroslav of Croatia, king of Croatia*Miroslav of Hum, Serbian king of Zahumlje*Miroslav of Podgoria, Serbian Zupan of Podgorica...
, Miroš, Mislav, Mladen
Mladen
Mladen is a common name of Slavic origin used in South Slavic languages. The names stems from the Slavic root mlad, meaning "young".Mladen may refer to:-People:* Mladen I Šubić Bribirski, a Croatian member of the Šubić noble family...
, Mojmir, Mutimir, Nediljko, Nedjeljko, Nenad
Nenad
Nenad is a Slavic origin male personal name common in the former Yugoslavia. It is more widespread in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Serbia than in other countries. The name is derrived from the word 'nenadan' which means 'unexpected'...
, Neven, Njegomir, Njegovan, Ognjen, Ostoja, Ozren, Predrag, Pribislav, Prvan, Prvoslav, Prvoš, Radimir, Radomir
Radomir (given name)
Radomir is a Slavic origin given name derived from elements: rad "care, joy" and mir "peace, world, fame". Feminine form: Radomira. Nicknames: Radek, Radko, Mirek, Mirko, Radka , Mirka...
, Radoš, Rajko, Ranko, Ratimir, Ratko, Rato, Radovan, Radoslav, Siniša, Slaven, Slaviša, Slavoljub
Slavoljub
Slavoljub or Slavolub - is a given name derived from the Slavic elements: slava "glory, famous" and ljub "favour, love, to like". Nicknames: Slava, Slavko, Ljuba...
, Snješko, Slavomir, Smiljan, Spomenko, Srebrenko, Srećko, Stanislav, Stanko
Stanislav (given name)
Stanislav or Stanislaus is a very old Slavic origin given name, meaning someone who achieves glory or fame. It is most often given in the Slavic countries of Central and South Eastern Europe. The name has spread to many non-Slavic languages as well, such as French , German and others...
, Strahimir, Svetoslav, Tihomil, Tihomir
Tihomir
Tihomir is a South Slavic male given name which means "quiet" and "peace"...
, Tješimir, Tomislav, Tomo
Tomislav (name)
Tomislav is a South Slavic male first name. It originated from the first, and best known, Croatian king, Tomislav of Croatia. It is also one of the most common given Croatian names. The name is derived from the verb tomiti which means to suppress...
, Tugomir, Tvrtko, Trpimir, Vatroslav
Vatroslav
Vatroslav is a Croatian masculine given name. It derives from word for "fire" and the Slavic language suffix -slav, meaning "glory" or "fame"...
, Većeslav, Vedran
Vedran
Vedran is a Slavic masculine given name of Croatian origin. Vedran means clear or cheerful.Vedran may refer also to* A member of the race originated in Tarn-Vedra, a fictional planet in the Andromeda , see List of Andromeda star systems...
, Velimir
Velimir
Velimir or Wielimir - is a Slavic given name, derived from elements: vele "great" and mir "peace, prestige" and may refer to:*Velimir Ilić*Velimir Ivanović, Serbian footballer*Velimir Khlebnikov*Velimir Milošević*Velimir Naumović...
, Veselko, Vidoslav, Vjekoslav
Vjekoslav
Vjekoslav or Vekoslav is a male Slavic given name, meaning "glorious through the ages" .-People:*Vjekoslav Banovic - Croatian Australian footbal player*Vjekoslav Bastl - Croatian architect*Vjekoslav Lujo Čukela - Croatian American Marine...
, Vjenceslav, Višeslav, Vitomir, Vjeran, Vladimir
Vladimir
Vladimir is a city and the administrative center of Vladimir Oblast, Russia, located on the Klyazma River, to the east of Moscow along the M7 motorway. Population:...
, Vlado
Vladislav
Vladislav is a Slavic male given name, sometimes confused with/treated as the same as Ladislav...
, Vlatko, Vojmil, Vojmir, Vojnomir, Vuk
Vuk (name)
Vuk is a South Slavic male given name, meaning "wolf". In earlier times it was given to weak and ill neonates so it would protect them from illness and witchcraft .- Notable people :*Vuk Orle , Serbian military commander...
, Zdenko, Zdeslav
Zdzisław (given name)
Zdzisław or Zdeslav - is a Slavic given name which contains two parts: "zdzie / zde" - to do, make , and "sław / slav" - glory, famous. Feminine form end in a vowel "a"...
, Zdravko, Zorislav, Zoran
Zoran
Zoran is a common Slavic name, the masculine form of Zora, which means dawn, daybreak.-People with this given name:*Zoran Abadić - Serbian architect*Zoran Bečić - Bosnian Serb actor...
, Zrinko, Zrinoslav, Zlatko
Zlatan
Zlatan is a male given name of South-Slavic origin meaning Golden. It is common amongst all South Slavic countries in the Balkans, namely Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Macedonia and Serbia...
, Zvonimir, Zvonko, Želimir, Željko, Živko
Slavic names popular in SerbiaSerbiaSerbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...
and MontenegroMontenegroMontenegro Montenegrin: Crna Gora Црна Гора , meaning "Black Mountain") is a country located in Southeastern Europe. It has a coast on the Adriatic Sea to the south-west and is bordered by Croatia to the west, Bosnia and Herzegovina to the northwest, Serbia to the northeast and Albania to the...
Feminine:Biljana, Biserka, Bojana
Boyan (given name)
Boyan is a Bulgarian and Slavic male given name. The short form of the name Boyan used in Bulgaria is Bobi or Bobby...
, Bogdan
Bogdan
Bogdan or Bohdan - is a Slavic masculine name. It is derived from the Slavic words Bog/Boh , meaning "god", and dan , meaning "given". Other names with similar meaning include South Slavic Božidar, Polish Bożydar, Greek Theodore, Hebrew Nathanael and Jonathan, Latin Deodatus and French Dieudonné...
a, Borislava, Boža, Božena
Bozena
Bożena is a Polish feminine given name, originally appearing as Bożana and Bożechna. It is derived from the word "Bóg" .This Slavic name is equivalent to Božena in Czech, Slovak and other Slavic languages....
, Božica, Božidar
Božidar
Božidar , Polish: "Bożydar" is a Slavic given name used by e.g. Croatian and Serbian meaning "God's gift". It is a translation of the Greek name Theodore, itself derived from the Greek word "Theodoros". Boža is a nickname form of Božidar...
ka, Branimir
Branimir
Branimir is a South Slavic male given name. It is a combination of the verb braniti and the noun mir , and hence means "the one who defends the world/peace". It is especially common among Croats and Serbs. The female version is Branimira and Branimirka...
a, Branka, Brankica, Branislava, Budislavka, Daliborka
Dalibor (name)
Dalibor is primarily a male given name of Slavic origin, but also a surname specifically in Czech Republic. The name is popular in some Western Slavic and Southern Slavic countries, such as: Czech Republic, Slovakia, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Macedonia.It means: fighting far away...
, Danica, Davorka, Dejana, Draga, Dragan
Drăgan
Drăgan can be:* Drăgan River , tributary of the Crişul Repede River in Romania* Drăgan River , tributary of the Florei River in RomaniaFamily name:* Iosif Constantin Drăgan, Romanian and Italian businessman, writer and historian...
a, Dragoslava, Draženka, Dubravka, Dušan
Dušan
Dušan is a Slavic name predominantly used by Serbs, Montenegrins, Czechs, Slovaks and Slovenes. Its meaning is soul, spirit. Ethymologically it derives from the name 'spirit', first used by Stephen Uroš IV Dušan of Serbia in the 14th century...
a, Goran
Goran
Goran is a Slavic male first name often used in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Montenegro, the Republic of Macedonia and Slovenia.- Variations :* female Goranka * female Gorana...
ka, Jasna
Jasna (given name)
Jasna a Slavic female given name. Derived from south Slavic jasno meaning clear, sharp. Nicknames are Jasnushka, Jasenka, Jasnenka, Jassie.- Famous bearers :* Jasna Sýkorová, Czech journalist* Jasna Flamíková, Czech redactor of Mladá Fronta Dnes...
, Jugoslava, Krešimira, Ljubica, Mila, Milena
Milena (name)
Milena is a popular female given name of Slavic origin derived from word "mil" meaning "gracious", or, alternatively, "dear". It is the feminine form of the male name Milan. It is currently the most popular name for baby girls born in Armenia...
, Milica, Milja, Milka, Mira
Mira (name)
Mira - is a feminine given name with varying meanings. It is related to the Latin words for "wonder" and "wonderful." In the various Slavic languages, it means "peace" and is often used as part of a longer name, such as Miroslava or Sławomira...
, Miroslava
Miroslav (given name)
Miroslav is a Slavic name meaning "peace and glory".-List of people with the given name Miroslav:*Miroslav of Croatia, king of Croatia*Miroslav of Hum, Serbian king of Zahumlje*Miroslav of Podgoria, Serbian Zupan of Podgorica...
, Mirna, Mladen
Mladen
Mladen is a common name of Slavic origin used in South Slavic languages. The names stems from the Slavic root mlad, meaning "young".Mladen may refer to:-People:* Mladen I Šubić Bribirski, a Croatian member of the Šubić noble family...
ka, Nada, Nevena, Navenka, Nedeljka, Radmila, Radomira, Radoslava, Slava, Slavica, Slavka, Stanka, Stanislav
Stanislav (given name)
Stanislav or Stanislaus is a very old Slavic origin given name, meaning someone who achieves glory or fame. It is most often given in the Slavic countries of Central and South Eastern Europe. The name has spread to many non-Slavic languages as well, such as French , German and others...
a, Svetlana, Tomislav
Tomislav
King Tomislav was a ruler of Croatia in the Middle Ages. He reigned from 910 until 928, first as Duke of Dalmatian Croatia in 910–925, and then became first King of the Croatian Kingdom in 925–928....
a, Vedrana, Vera
Vera (given name)
Vera is a female first name of Latin origin meaning truth, or of Slavic origin meaning faith.- People :*Vera Brittain , English writer*Vera Dushevina , Russian tennis players...
, Vjera
Vera (given name)
Vera is a female first name of Latin origin meaning truth, or of Slavic origin meaning faith.- People :*Vera Brittain , English writer*Vera Dushevina , Russian tennis players...
, Vesna
Vesna
The vesna or vesnas were mythological female characters associated with youth and springtime in early Slavic mythology, particularly within Croatia, Serbia and Slovenia. Along with her male companion Vesnik, she was associated with rituals conducted in rural areas during springtime...
, Vesela, Višnja, Zorica
Masculine:
Bogdan
Bogdan
Bogdan or Bohdan - is a Slavic masculine name. It is derived from the Slavic words Bog/Boh , meaning "god", and dan , meaning "given". Other names with similar meaning include South Slavic Božidar, Polish Bożydar, Greek Theodore, Hebrew Nathanael and Jonathan, Latin Deodatus and French Dieudonné...
, Boguljub, Bojan
Boyan (given name)
Boyan is a Bulgarian and Slavic male given name. The short form of the name Boyan used in Bulgaria is Bobi or Bobby...
, Borislav, Bora, Boris
Boris (first name)
Boris, Borys or Barys is a male name, with Bulgarian roots. It is common in Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine and other countries...
, Borisav, Boško, Branimir
Branimir
Branimir is a South Slavic male given name. It is a combination of the verb braniti and the noun mir , and hence means "the one who defends the world/peace". It is especially common among Croats and Serbs. The female version is Branimira and Branimirka...
, Branislav, Branko, Božidar
Božidar
Božidar , Polish: "Bożydar" is a Slavic given name used by e.g. Croatian and Serbian meaning "God's gift". It is a translation of the Greek name Theodore, itself derived from the Greek word "Theodoros". Boža is a nickname form of Božidar...
, Budimir, Čedomir, Dalibor
Dalibor (name)
Dalibor is primarily a male given name of Slavic origin, but also a surname specifically in Czech Republic. The name is popular in some Western Slavic and Southern Slavic countries, such as: Czech Republic, Slovakia, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Macedonia.It means: fighting far away...
, Damir, Danko, Davor, Dejan, Dobrica, Dobroslav, Domagoj, Dragan
Drăgan
Drăgan can be:* Drăgan River , tributary of the Crişul Repede River in Romania* Drăgan River , tributary of the Florei River in RomaniaFamily name:* Iosif Constantin Drăgan, Romanian and Italian businessman, writer and historian...
, Dragiša, Drago, Dragoljub
Dragoljub
Dragoljub is a South Slavic given name, meaning "precious love", may refer to:*Dragoljub Brnović, Montenegrin footballer*Dragoljub Čirić, Serbian chess player*Dragoljub Janošević, Serbian chess player*Dragoljub Ljubičić...
, Dragomir, Dragoslav, Dragutin, Draža, Dražen, Dubravko, Dušan
Dušan
Dušan is a Slavic name predominantly used by Serbs, Montenegrins, Czechs, Slovaks and Slovenes. Its meaning is soul, spirit. Ethymologically it derives from the name 'spirit', first used by Stephen Uroš IV Dušan of Serbia in the 14th century...
, Duško, Goran
Goran
Goran is a Slavic male first name often used in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Montenegro, the Republic of Macedonia and Slovenia.- Variations :* female Goranka * female Gorana...
, Gradimir, Ljuba, Ljubomir
Lubomir (given name)
Lubomir, Ljubomir or Lyubomir - is a Slavic given name meaning love and peace, prestige. Feminine forms are: Lubomira and Ljubica.- Nicknames :Lubor, Luboš, Luborek, Lubošek, Borek, Lubo, Ljubo, Ljuba, Ljuban, Ljubiša, Ljupko, Ljupče......
, Ljubodrag, Milan
Milan (given name)
Milan is a common Slavic male name derived from the Slavic element mil, with meanings kind, loving, and gracious. Milan was originally a diminutive or nickname for those whose Slavic names began with "Mil-". It is used predominantly by Czechs and Serbs but also frequently in Macedonia, Croatia,...
, Milivoje, Mile, Milenko, Milo, Miloje, Milorad, Miloš
Milos
Milos , is a volcanic Greek island in the Aegean Sea, just north of the Sea of Crete...
, Milovan, Milutin, Mijomir, Miodrag, Miro, Miroslav
Miroslav (given name)
Miroslav is a Slavic name meaning "peace and glory".-List of people with the given name Miroslav:*Miroslav of Croatia, king of Croatia*Miroslav of Hum, Serbian king of Zahumlje*Miroslav of Podgoria, Serbian Zupan of Podgorica...
, Mirko, Mislav, Miša, Mladen
Mladen
Mladen is a common name of Slavic origin used in South Slavic languages. The names stems from the Slavic root mlad, meaning "young".Mladen may refer to:-People:* Mladen I Šubić Bribirski, a Croatian member of the Šubić noble family...
, Momčilo, Momir, Nebojša, Nedeljko, Nemanja
Nemanja
Nemanja is an old name of Serbian and a Slavic origin, most likely meaning meaning "stubborn" or "persistent" as a negative of a Serbian verb "maniti se" or "manuti se" which loosely translates as "to give up"/"to leave something alone". It first appears in 11-12th century and, thanks to the...
, Nenad
Nenad
Nenad is a Slavic origin male personal name common in the former Yugoslavia. It is more widespread in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Serbia than in other countries. The name is derrived from the word 'nenadan' which means 'unexpected'...
, Njegomir, Obrad, Ognjen, Ostoja, Predrag, Rade, Radivoje, Radoje, Radomir
Radomir (given name)
Radomir is a Slavic origin given name derived from elements: rad "care, joy" and mir "peace, world, fame". Feminine form: Radomira. Nicknames: Radek, Radko, Mirek, Mirko, Radka , Mirka...
, Ratomir, Radiša, Radmilo, Radoslav, Radosav, Radovan, Rajko, Ranko, Ratko, Sava
Sava (name)
Sava is a common male personal name in south Slavic languages. Perhaps the most famous example is the Serbian medieval prince turned monk Saint Sava...
, Slava, Slaven
Slavena (name)
Slavena - is a feminine given name of Slavic origin meaning: Slavic Woman or fame, glory. Pronounced slah-vyeh-nah. Short form Slavka is official name...
, Slavko, Slavimir, Slaviša, Slobodan
Slobodan
Slobodan is a Serbian given name which means "free" used to other South Slavs as well. It was coined by Serbian liberal politician Vladimir Jovanović who, inspired by John Stuart Mill's essay On Liberty baptised his son Slobodan in 1869 and his daughter Pravda in 1871...
, Srdjan, Srećko, Sredoje, Sreten, Stanko, Stanislav
Stanislav (given name)
Stanislav or Stanislaus is a very old Slavic origin given name, meaning someone who achieves glory or fame. It is most often given in the Slavic countries of Central and South Eastern Europe. The name has spread to many non-Slavic languages as well, such as French , German and others...
, Stracimir, Svetozar, Tihomir
Tihomir
Tihomir is a South Slavic male given name which means "quiet" and "peace"...
, Tomislav
Tomislav
King Tomislav was a ruler of Croatia in the Middle Ages. He reigned from 910 until 928, first as Duke of Dalmatian Croatia in 910–925, and then became first King of the Croatian Kingdom in 925–928....
, Uroš, Vedran, Velibor, Velimir
Velimir
Velimir or Wielimir - is a Slavic given name, derived from elements: vele "great" and mir "peace, prestige" and may refer to:*Velimir Ilić*Velimir Ivanović, Serbian footballer*Velimir Khlebnikov*Velimir Milošević*Velimir Naumović...
, Veljko, Veselko, Vladimir
Vladimir
Vladimir is a city and the administrative center of Vladimir Oblast, Russia, located on the Klyazma River, to the east of Moscow along the M7 motorway. Population:...
, Vladislav
Vladislav
Vladislav is a Slavic male given name, sometimes confused with/treated as the same as Ladislav...
, Vlastimir, Vojislav
Vojislav
Vojislav - is a South Slavic given name consists of two parts: "Voj" - which means "war, warrior", and "slav" - which means "glory, fame". Feminine form: Vojislava...
, Vuk
Vuk (name)
Vuk is a South Slavic male given name, meaning "wolf". In earlier times it was given to weak and ill neonates so it would protect them from illness and witchcraft .- Notable people :*Vuk Orle , Serbian military commander...
, Vukašin, Vukota, Vukan, Vukosav, Zdravko, Zoran
Zoran
Zoran is a common Slavic name, the masculine form of Zora, which means dawn, daybreak.-People with this given name:*Zoran Abadić - Serbian architect*Zoran Bečić - Bosnian Serb actor...
, Žarko, Željko, Živko, Živojin, Živorad, Života
See also:
- List of given names of Slavic origin (Serbian Wikipedia).
Slavic names popular in SloveniaSloveniaSlovenia , officially the Republic of Slovenia , is a country in Central and Southeastern Europe touching the Alps and bordering the Mediterranean. Slovenia borders Italy to the west, Croatia to the south and east, Hungary to the northeast, and Austria to the north, and also has a small portion of...
Feminine:Bogdan
Bogdan
Bogdan or Bohdan - is a Slavic masculine name. It is derived from the Slavic words Bog/Boh , meaning "god", and dan , meaning "given". Other names with similar meaning include South Slavic Božidar, Polish Bożydar, Greek Theodore, Hebrew Nathanael and Jonathan, Latin Deodatus and French Dieudonné...
a, Branka, Cvetka, Danica, Darinka, Draga, Dragica, Dunja, Jasna
Jasna (given name)
Jasna a Slavic female given name. Derived from south Slavic jasno meaning clear, sharp. Nicknames are Jasnushka, Jasenka, Jasnenka, Jassie.- Famous bearers :* Jasna Sýkorová, Czech journalist* Jasna Flamíková, Czech redactor of Mladá Fronta Dnes...
, Ljubica, Milica, Mira
Mira (name)
Mira - is a feminine given name with varying meanings. It is related to the Latin words for "wonder" and "wonderful." In the various Slavic languages, it means "peace" and is often used as part of a longer name, such as Miroslava or Sławomira...
, Morana, Mora, Nada, Neda, Nedeljka, Nevenka, Slava, Slavica
Slava
The Slava , also called Krsna Slava and Krsno ime , is the Serbian Orthodox tradition of the ritual celebration and veneration of a family's own patron saint. The family celebrates the Slava annually on the patron saint's feast day...
, Spomenka, Stanislava, Stana, Stanka
Stanislav (given name)
Stanislav or Stanislaus is a very old Slavic origin given name, meaning someone who achieves glory or fame. It is most often given in the Slavic countries of Central and South Eastern Europe. The name has spread to many non-Slavic languages as well, such as French , German and others...
, Svetlana
Svetlana
Svetlana is a common Slavic female name, deriving from the Russian word свет svet, which translates into English as "light", "shining", "pure", or "holy", depending upon context. The name was coined by Alexander Vostokov and popularized by Vasily Zhukovsky in his eponymous ballade, first published...
, Vedrana, Vera
Vera (given name)
Vera is a female first name of Latin origin meaning truth, or of Slavic origin meaning faith.- People :*Vera Brittain , English writer*Vera Dushevina , Russian tennis players...
, Vesna
Vesna (name)
Vesna is a popular South Slavic female name derived from the name of Vesna, an ancient Slavic goddess of spring. It means "spring" in some Slavic languages...
, Vlasta, Zdenka
Zdenko
Zdenko is a male first name of Slovakian origin . It is a form of the Ancient Roman family name Sidonius, which means "of Sidon."-People with this name:*Zdenko Baotić, Bosnian footballer*Zdenko Fibich or Zdeněk Fibich, Czech composer...
, Zdravka, Zlatka, Zora, Zorica, Zorka
Zoran
Zoran is a common Slavic name, the masculine form of Zora, which means dawn, daybreak.-People with this given name:*Zoran Abadić - Serbian architect*Zoran Bečić - Bosnian Serb actor...
, Zvonka, Živa
Masculine:
Bogdan
Bogdan
Bogdan or Bohdan - is a Slavic masculine name. It is derived from the Slavic words Bog/Boh , meaning "god", and dan , meaning "given". Other names with similar meaning include South Slavic Božidar, Polish Bożydar, Greek Theodore, Hebrew Nathanael and Jonathan, Latin Deodatus and French Dieudonné...
, Boris
Boris (first name)
Boris, Borys or Barys is a male name, with Bulgarian roots. It is common in Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine and other countries...
, Borut, Bojan
Boyan (given name)
Boyan is a Bulgarian and Slavic male given name. The short form of the name Boyan used in Bulgaria is Bobi or Bobby...
, Božidar
Božidar
Božidar , Polish: "Bożydar" is a Slavic given name used by e.g. Croatian and Serbian meaning "God's gift". It is a translation of the Greek name Theodore, itself derived from the Greek word "Theodoros". Boža is a nickname form of Božidar...
, Božo, Branko, Cvetko, Črtomir, Darko, Dragan, Drago
Dragan (name)
Dragan is a male name derived from the Slavic element "dorogo" or precious . It is a predominantly Serbian name but also popular among Croatians, Macedonians and Bulgarians...
, Dragotin, Dušan
Dušan
Dušan is a Slavic name predominantly used by Serbs, Montenegrins, Czechs, Slovaks and Slovenes. Its meaning is soul, spirit. Ethymologically it derives from the name 'spirit', first used by Stephen Uroš IV Dušan of Serbia in the 14th century...
, Gojmir, Gorazd, Kresnik, Milan
Milan (given name)
Milan is a common Slavic male name derived from the Slavic element mil, with meanings kind, loving, and gracious. Milan was originally a diminutive or nickname for those whose Slavic names began with "Mil-". It is used predominantly by Czechs and Serbs but also frequently in Macedonia, Croatia,...
, Mirko, Miroslav
Miroslav (given name)
Miroslav is a Slavic name meaning "peace and glory".-List of people with the given name Miroslav:*Miroslav of Croatia, king of Croatia*Miroslav of Hum, Serbian king of Zahumlje*Miroslav of Podgoria, Serbian Zupan of Podgorica...
, Perun, Radivoj, Rajko, Srečko, Slavko, Stanislav, Stanko, Stane
Stanislav (given name)
Stanislav or Stanislaus is a very old Slavic origin given name, meaning someone who achieves glory or fame. It is most often given in the Slavic countries of Central and South Eastern Europe. The name has spread to many non-Slavic languages as well, such as French , German and others...
, Vekoslav
Vjekoslav
Vjekoslav or Vekoslav is a male Slavic given name, meaning "glorious through the ages" .-People:*Vjekoslav Banovic - Croatian Australian footbal player*Vjekoslav Bastl - Croatian architect*Vjekoslav Lujo Čukela - Croatian American Marine...
, Venceslav, Vitomir, Vladimir
Vladimir
Vladimir is a city and the administrative center of Vladimir Oblast, Russia, located on the Klyazma River, to the east of Moscow along the M7 motorway. Population:...
, Vlado
Vladislav
Vladislav is a Slavic male given name, sometimes confused with/treated as the same as Ladislav...
, Vojteh
Wojciech
Wojciech a Slavic root pertaining to war and "Ciech" meaning joy, with the resulting combination meaning "The joy of war" or "smiling warrior"...
, Zdenko
Zdenko
Zdenko is a male first name of Slovakian origin . It is a form of the Ancient Roman family name Sidonius, which means "of Sidon."-People with this name:*Zdenko Baotić, Bosnian footballer*Zdenko Fibich or Zdeněk Fibich, Czech composer...
, Zdravko, Žarko, Željko, Živko
Slavic names popular in BulgariaBulgariaBulgaria , officially the Republic of Bulgaria , is a parliamentary democracy within a unitary constitutional republic in Southeast Europe. The country borders Romania to the north, Serbia and Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south, as well as the Black Sea to the east...
Feminine:Beloslava, Bilyana, Bisera, Bistra, Blaga, Blagorodna, Blagovesta, Blaguna, Bogdan
Bogdan
Bogdan or Bohdan - is a Slavic masculine name. It is derived from the Slavic words Bog/Boh , meaning "god", and dan , meaning "given". Other names with similar meaning include South Slavic Božidar, Polish Bożydar, Greek Theodore, Hebrew Nathanael and Jonathan, Latin Deodatus and French Dieudonné...
a, Boriana, Borislava, Boyana
Boyan (given name)
Boyan is a Bulgarian and Slavic male given name. The short form of the name Boyan used in Bulgaria is Bobi or Bobby...
, Boyka, Bozhana, Bozhidara
Božidar
Božidar , Polish: "Bożydar" is a Slavic given name used by e.g. Croatian and Serbian meaning "God's gift". It is a translation of the Greek name Theodore, itself derived from the Greek word "Theodoros". Boža is a nickname form of Božidar...
, Branimir
Branimir
Branimir is a South Slavic male given name. It is a combination of the verb braniti and the noun mir , and hence means "the one who defends the world/peace". It is especially common among Croats and Serbs. The female version is Branimira and Branimirka...
a, Darina, Denica, Desislava, Dobra, Dobriana, Dobrinka, Dobromira
Dobromir (given name)
Dobromir - is a Slavic origin given name built of two elements: dobro "good" + mir "prestige, peace". Feminine form is: Dobromira.Notable bearers:*Dobromir Chrysos, was a leader of the Vlachs...
, Elka, Grozda, Grozdana, Iskra, Kalina, Krasimira, Luba, Lubomira
Lubomir (given name)
Lubomir, Ljubomir or Lyubomir - is a Slavic given name meaning love and peace, prestige. Feminine forms are: Lubomira and Ljubica.- Nicknames :Lubor, Luboš, Luborek, Lubošek, Borek, Lubo, Ljubo, Ljuba, Ljuban, Ljubiša, Ljupko, Ljupče......
, Lyudmila
Ludmila (given name)
Ludmila or Ludmilla - is a female given name of Slavic origin and consists of two elements: lud and mila...
, Lyubka, Lyubov, Malina, Miglena, Mila, Militsa, Milka, Milena
Milena (name)
Milena is a popular female given name of Slavic origin derived from word "mil" meaning "gracious", or, alternatively, "dear". It is the feminine form of the male name Milan. It is currently the most popular name for baby girls born in Armenia...
, Mira
Mira (name)
Mira - is a feminine given name with varying meanings. It is related to the Latin words for "wonder" and "wonderful." In the various Slavic languages, it means "peace" and is often used as part of a longer name, such as Miroslava or Sławomira...
, Miriana, Miroliuba, Miroslava
Miroslav (given name)
Miroslav is a Slavic name meaning "peace and glory".-List of people with the given name Miroslav:*Miroslav of Croatia, king of Croatia*Miroslav of Hum, Serbian king of Zahumlje*Miroslav of Podgoria, Serbian Zupan of Podgorica...
, Nadezhda, Nadia, Neda, Nedelya, Nedyalka, Nevena, Ognyana, Plamena, Preslava, Rada, Radka, Radost, Radostina, Radoslava, Radosveta, Ralica, Rosica, Rostislav
Rostislav (given name)
Rastislav or Rostislav is a male Slavic given name, meaning "to usurp glory" . The name has been used by several notable people of Czech, Polish, Ukrainian, Russian and Slovak backgrounds.*Slovak: Rastislav...
a, Rumena, Rumiana, Slavena, Slavina, Slavka, Snezha, Snezhana, Snezhanka, Spasena, Spaska, Stanimira, Stanislava
Stanislava
Stanislava is the female form of the very old Slavic given name Stanislav, meaning someone who achieves glory or fame. It is most often given in the Slavic countries of Central and South Eastern Europe.-People with this name:...
, Stanka, Stoyanka, Stoyna, Svetla, Svetlana
Svetlana
Svetlana is a common Slavic female name, deriving from the Russian word свет svet, which translates into English as "light", "shining", "pure", or "holy", depending upon context. The name was coined by Alexander Vostokov and popularized by Vasily Zhukovsky in his eponymous ballade, first published...
, Svetoslava, Svetozara, Svilena, Tsveta, Tsvetanka, Tsvetelina, Tsviata, Velika, Velislava, Velizara, Velmira
Velimir
Velimir or Wielimir - is a Slavic given name, derived from elements: vele "great" and mir "peace, prestige" and may refer to:*Velimir Ilić*Velimir Ivanović, Serbian footballer*Velimir Khlebnikov*Velimir Milošević*Velimir Naumović...
, Vera
Vera (given name)
Vera is a female first name of Latin origin meaning truth, or of Slavic origin meaning faith.- People :*Vera Brittain , English writer*Vera Dushevina , Russian tennis players...
, Vesela, Veselina, Viara
Vera (given name)
Vera is a female first name of Latin origin meaning truth, or of Slavic origin meaning faith.- People :*Vera Brittain , English writer*Vera Dushevina , Russian tennis players...
, Vihra, Vladislav
Vladislav
Vladislav is a Slavic male given name, sometimes confused with/treated as the same as Ladislav...
a, Zdravka, Zhivka, Zlata, Zlatina, Zora
Zoran
Zoran is a common Slavic name, the masculine form of Zora, which means dawn, daybreak.-People with this given name:*Zoran Abadić - Serbian architect*Zoran Bečić - Bosnian Serb actor...
, Zorka, Zornitsa
Masculine:
Biser, Blago, Blagoy, Blagovest, Blagun, Bogdan
Bogdan
Bogdan or Bohdan - is a Slavic masculine name. It is derived from the Slavic words Bog/Boh , meaning "god", and dan , meaning "given". Other names with similar meaning include South Slavic Božidar, Polish Bożydar, Greek Theodore, Hebrew Nathanael and Jonathan, Latin Deodatus and French Dieudonné...
, Bogomil
Bogomil (name)
Bogomil Bogomil Bogomil (Cyrillic: Богомил, also Bogumił in Polish, Bohumil in Czech and Slovak - is a given name of Slavic origin. It is composed of the Slavic words 'bog' (god, rich, fate) and 'mil' (dear) and literally may mean e.g. 'Dear to God'. Its feminine equivalent are: Bogomila,...
, Bojidar
Božidar
Božidar , Polish: "Bożydar" is a Slavic given name used by e.g. Croatian and Serbian meaning "God's gift". It is a translation of the Greek name Theodore, itself derived from the Greek word "Theodoros". Boža is a nickname form of Božidar...
, Boril, Boris
Boris (first name)
Boris, Borys or Barys is a male name, with Bulgarian roots. It is common in Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine and other countries...
, Borislav
Borislav
Borislav or Boryslav is a male given name.People who have this name include:*Boryslav Brondukov, a Ukrainian and Soviet film character actor.*Borislav Cvetković, a Croatian born Serbian football manager and former player...
, Borko, Boyan
Boyan (given name)
Boyan is a Bulgarian and Slavic male given name. The short form of the name Boyan used in Bulgaria is Bobi or Bobby...
, Boyko, Bozhil, Bozhin, Branimir
Branimir
Branimir is a South Slavic male given name. It is a combination of the verb braniti and the noun mir , and hence means "the one who defends the world/peace". It is especially common among Croats and Serbs. The female version is Branimira and Branimirka...
, Darin, Darko, Delcho, Delyan, Denislav, Desislav, Deyan, Dragan
Drăgan
Drăgan can be:* Drăgan River , tributary of the Crişul Repede River in Romania* Drăgan River , tributary of the Florei River in RomaniaFamily name:* Iosif Constantin Drăgan, Romanian and Italian businessman, writer and historian...
, Dragomir
Dragomir
Dragomir is a name of Slavic origin, typical for Bulgaria and Serbia, as well as Romania. It is composed of the Slavic words drag and mir . It can be translated as To whom peace is precious, i.e...
, Dobri, Dobrin, Dobroliub, Dobromir
Dobromir (given name)
Dobromir - is a Slavic origin given name built of two elements: dobro "good" + mir "prestige, peace". Feminine form is: Dobromira.Notable bearers:*Dobromir Chrysos, was a leader of the Vlachs...
, Dobroslav, Goran
Goran
Goran is a Slavic male first name often used in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Montenegro, the Republic of Macedonia and Slovenia.- Variations :* female Goranka * female Gorana...
, Grozdan, Iskren, Kamen, Krasimir, Krastan, Krastyo, Lachezar, Lyuben, Lyubomir
Lubomir (given name)
Lubomir, Ljubomir or Lyubomir - is a Slavic given name meaning love and peace, prestige. Feminine forms are: Lubomira and Ljubica.- Nicknames :Lubor, Luboš, Luborek, Lubošek, Borek, Lubo, Ljubo, Ljuba, Ljuban, Ljubiša, Ljupko, Ljupče......
, Lyuboslav, Lyudmil, Malin, Milan
Milan (given name)
Milan is a common Slavic male name derived from the Slavic element mil, with meanings kind, loving, and gracious. Milan was originally a diminutive or nickname for those whose Slavic names began with "Mil-". It is used predominantly by Czechs and Serbs but also frequently in Macedonia, Croatia,...
, Milcho, Milen
Milan (given name)
Milan is a common Slavic male name derived from the Slavic element mil, with meanings kind, loving, and gracious. Milan was originally a diminutive or nickname for those whose Slavic names began with "Mil-". It is used predominantly by Czechs and Serbs but also frequently in Macedonia, Croatia,...
, Mileti, Milko, Milush, Mirko
Mirko
Mirko is a South Slavic given male name based on the root mir . This name may be a short form of Miroslav. it may refer to:*Prince Mirko of Montenegro*Mirko Alilović*Mirko Antenucci*Mirko Bašić*Mirko Bolesan*Mirko Bröder...
, Miro, Miroslav
Miroslav (given name)
Miroslav is a Slavic name meaning "peace and glory".-List of people with the given name Miroslav:*Miroslav of Croatia, king of Croatia*Miroslav of Hum, Serbian king of Zahumlje*Miroslav of Podgoria, Serbian Zupan of Podgorica...
, Mladen
Mladen
Mladen is a common name of Slavic origin used in South Slavic languages. The names stems from the Slavic root mlad, meaning "young".Mladen may refer to:-People:* Mladen I Šubić Bribirski, a Croatian member of the Šubić noble family...
, Momchil, Naum, Nayden, Nedelcho, Nedyalko, Ognian, Ognyan, Orlin, Parvan, Plamen, Preslav, Prodan, Radi, Radko, Radomir
Radomir (given name)
Radomir is a Slavic origin given name derived from elements: rad "care, joy" and mir "peace, world, fame". Feminine form: Radomira. Nicknames: Radek, Radko, Mirek, Mirko, Radka , Mirka...
, Radoslav, Radosvet, Radoy, Raicho, Rayko, Razvigor, Rosen, Rostislav
Rostislav (given name)
Rastislav or Rostislav is a male Slavic given name, meaning "to usurp glory" . The name has been used by several notable people of Czech, Polish, Ukrainian, Russian and Slovak backgrounds.*Slovak: Rastislav...
, Rumen, Slav, Slavcho, Slavi, Slavian, Slavko, Slavomir, Spas, Stanimir, Stanislav
Stanislav (given name)
Stanislav or Stanislaus is a very old Slavic origin given name, meaning someone who achieves glory or fame. It is most often given in the Slavic countries of Central and South Eastern Europe. The name has spread to many non-Slavic languages as well, such as French , German and others...
, Stanko, Stoil, Stoyan, Stoycho, Stoyko, Strahil, Svetlin, Svetoslav, Svetozar, Svilen, Tihomir
Tihomir
Tihomir is a South Slavic male given name which means "quiet" and "peace"...
, Tomislav
Tomislav
King Tomislav was a ruler of Croatia in the Middle Ages. He reigned from 910 until 928, first as Duke of Dalmatian Croatia in 910–925, and then became first King of the Croatian Kingdom in 925–928....
, Traicho, Traiko, Tsvetan, Tsvetomir, Valko, Varban, Velichko, Veliko, Velin, Velislav, Velizar, Velko, Ventseslav, Ventsislav, Veselin, Vihren, Vitomir, Vladimir
Vladimir (name)
Vladimir is a male Slavic given name of Church Slavonic and Old Slavic origin, now widespread throughout all Slavic nations...
, Vladislav
Vladislav
Vladislav is a Slavic male given name, sometimes confused with/treated as the same as Ladislav...
, Volen, Yasen, Yavor, Zdravko, Zhelyazko, Zhivko, Zlatan
Zlatan
Zlatan is a male given name of South-Slavic origin meaning Golden. It is common amongst all South Slavic countries in the Balkans, namely Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Macedonia and Serbia...
, Zlatko, Zlatomir, Zvezdelin
Slavic names popular in RussiaRussiaRussia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
Feminine:Bogdan
Bogdan
Bogdan or Bohdan - is a Slavic masculine name. It is derived from the Slavic words Bog/Boh , meaning "god", and dan , meaning "given". Other names with similar meaning include South Slavic Božidar, Polish Bożydar, Greek Theodore, Hebrew Nathanael and Jonathan, Latin Deodatus and French Dieudonné...
a, Boleslava, Borislav
Borislav
Borislav or Boryslav is a male given name.People who have this name include:*Boryslav Brondukov, a Ukrainian and Soviet film character actor.*Borislav Cvetković, a Croatian born Serbian football manager and former player...
a, Bronislava, Lyubov, Ludmila/Ludmilla
Ludmila (given name)
Ludmila or Ludmilla - is a female given name of Slavic origin and consists of two elements: lud and mila...
, Miloslav
Miloslav
Miloslav is a Slavic origin given name. Derived from the Slavic elements mil favour and slav glory. Pronounced MIL-aw-slahf. Nickname is Miloš.- Name variants :*Polish: Miłosław*Slovak, Croatian: Miloslav...
a, Miroslava
Miroslav (given name)
Miroslav is a Slavic name meaning "peace and glory".-List of people with the given name Miroslav:*Miroslav of Croatia, king of Croatia*Miroslav of Hum, Serbian king of Zahumlje*Miroslav of Podgoria, Serbian Zupan of Podgorica...
, Nadezhda
Nadezhda (given name)
Nadezhda or Nadežda is a Slavic female given name popular in Russia, Bulgaria, Serbia and other Slavic countries. It means "hope". A Ukrainian version of this name is Nadiya , Cyrillic Надія...
, Rada, Radoslava, Slava
Slava
The Slava , also called Krsna Slava and Krsno ime , is the Serbian Orthodox tradition of the ritual celebration and veneration of a family's own patron saint. The family celebrates the Slava annually on the patron saint's feast day...
, Snezhana, Stanislav
Stanislav (given name)
Stanislav or Stanislaus is a very old Slavic origin given name, meaning someone who achieves glory or fame. It is most often given in the Slavic countries of Central and South Eastern Europe. The name has spread to many non-Slavic languages as well, such as French , German and others...
a, Svetlana
Svetlana
Svetlana is a common Slavic female name, deriving from the Russian word свет svet, which translates into English as "light", "shining", "pure", or "holy", depending upon context. The name was coined by Alexander Vostokov and popularized by Vasily Zhukovsky in his eponymous ballade, first published...
, Vera
Vera (given name)
Vera is a female first name of Latin origin meaning truth, or of Slavic origin meaning faith.- People :*Vera Brittain , English writer*Vera Dushevina , Russian tennis players...
, Vladislav
Vladislav
Vladislav is a Slavic male given name, sometimes confused with/treated as the same as Ladislav...
a, Yaroslava
Masculine:
Bogdan
Bogdan
Bogdan or Bohdan - is a Slavic masculine name. It is derived from the Slavic words Bog/Boh , meaning "god", and dan , meaning "given". Other names with similar meaning include South Slavic Božidar, Polish Bożydar, Greek Theodore, Hebrew Nathanael and Jonathan, Latin Deodatus and French Dieudonné...
, Boleslav, Boris
Boris (first name)
Boris, Borys or Barys is a male name, with Bulgarian roots. It is common in Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine and other countries...
, Borislav
Borislav
Borislav or Boryslav is a male given name.People who have this name include:*Boryslav Brondukov, a Ukrainian and Soviet film character actor.*Borislav Cvetković, a Croatian born Serbian football manager and former player...
, Bronislav, Kazimir
Casimir
Casimir – is an English, French and Latin form of the Polish name Kazimierz, derived from the Slavic elements: kazić "to destroy" and mir "peace, prestige, world". It is originally a warlike name and may mean "someone who destroys opponent's prestige/glory during battle". Also, some researches...
, Iziaslav, Milan
Milan (given name)
Milan is a common Slavic male name derived from the Slavic element mil, with meanings kind, loving, and gracious. Milan was originally a diminutive or nickname for those whose Slavic names began with "Mil-". It is used predominantly by Czechs and Serbs but also frequently in Macedonia, Croatia,...
, Miloslav
Miloslav
Miloslav is a Slavic origin given name. Derived from the Slavic elements mil favour and slav glory. Pronounced MIL-aw-slahf. Nickname is Miloš.- Name variants :*Polish: Miłosław*Slovak, Croatian: Miloslav...
, Miroslav
Miroslav (given name)
Miroslav is a Slavic name meaning "peace and glory".-List of people with the given name Miroslav:*Miroslav of Croatia, king of Croatia*Miroslav of Hum, Serbian king of Zahumlje*Miroslav of Podgoria, Serbian Zupan of Podgorica...
, Mstislav
Mstislav (given name)
Mstislav or Mścisław - is a very old Slavic origin given name, consists of two elements: msti - "vengeance" and slav - "glory, fame". The feminine forms are Mstislava and Mścisława.-Royalty:...
, Radimir/Radomir
Radomir (given name)
Radomir is a Slavic origin given name derived from elements: rad "care, joy" and mir "peace, world, fame". Feminine form: Radomira. Nicknames: Radek, Radko, Mirek, Mirko, Radka , Mirka...
, Radoslav, Rostislav
Rostislav (given name)
Rastislav or Rostislav is a male Slavic given name, meaning "to usurp glory" . The name has been used by several notable people of Czech, Polish, Ukrainian, Russian and Slovak backgrounds.*Slovak: Rastislav...
, Stanislav
Stanislav (given name)
Stanislav or Stanislaus is a very old Slavic origin given name, meaning someone who achieves glory or fame. It is most often given in the Slavic countries of Central and South Eastern Europe. The name has spread to many non-Slavic languages as well, such as French , German and others...
, Svyatopolk, Svyatoslav, Vadim, Vlad, Vladimir
Vladimir (name)
Vladimir is a male Slavic given name of Church Slavonic and Old Slavic origin, now widespread throughout all Slavic nations...
, Vladislav
Vladislav
Vladislav is a Slavic male given name, sometimes confused with/treated as the same as Ladislav...
, Vsevolod
Vsevolod
Vsevolod or Wsewolod is a Slavic male first name. Its etymology is from Slavic roots 'vse' and 'volodeti' and means 'lord-of-everything/everybody',...
, Vyacheslav, Yaroslav
See also:
- List of given names of Slavic origin (Russian Wikipedia)
Slavic names popular in Upper SorbianSorbsSorbs are a Western Slavic people of Central Europe living predominantly in Lusatia, a region on the territory of Germany and Poland. In Germany they live in the states of Brandenburg and Saxony. They speak the Sorbian languages - closely related to Polish and Czech - officially recognized and...
ŁužicaLusatiaLusatia is a historical region in Central Europe. It stretches from the Bóbr and Kwisa rivers in the east to the Elbe valley in the west, today located within the German states of Saxony and Brandenburg as well as in the Lower Silesian and Lubusz voivodeships of western Poland...
Feminine:Božena
Bozena
Bożena is a Polish feminine given name, originally appearing as Bożana and Bożechna. It is derived from the word "Bóg" .This Slavic name is equivalent to Božena in Czech, Slovak and other Slavic languages....
, Dobysława, Lubina, Ludmila
Ludmila (given name)
Ludmila or Ludmilla - is a female given name of Slavic origin and consists of two elements: lud and mila...
, Měrana, Milena
Milena (name)
Milena is a popular female given name of Slavic origin derived from word "mil" meaning "gracious", or, alternatively, "dear". It is the feminine form of the male name Milan. It is currently the most popular name for baby girls born in Armenia...
, Milenka
Milena (name)
Milena is a popular female given name of Slavic origin derived from word "mil" meaning "gracious", or, alternatively, "dear". It is the feminine form of the male name Milan. It is currently the most popular name for baby girls born in Armenia...
, Mječisława, Rodźisława, Wojćisława
Vojislav
Vojislav - is a South Slavic given name consists of two parts: "Voj" - which means "war, warrior", and "slav" - which means "glory, fame". Feminine form: Vojislava...
Masculine:
Bohuměr, Bronisław, Česćiměr, Dobysław, Horisław, Jaroměr
Jaromir
-Origin and meaning:Jaromír is a West Slavic given name composed of two stems jaro and mír.The meaning is not definite:*Polish jary = „spry, young, strong“; mir = „prestige, good reputation“...
, Milan
Milan (given name)
Milan is a common Slavic male name derived from the Slavic element mil, with meanings kind, loving, and gracious. Milan was originally a diminutive or nickname for those whose Slavic names began with "Mil-". It is used predominantly by Czechs and Serbs but also frequently in Macedonia, Croatia,...
, Mirko
Mirko
Mirko is a South Slavic given male name based on the root mir . This name may be a short form of Miroslav. it may refer to:*Prince Mirko of Montenegro*Mirko Alilović*Mirko Antenucci*Mirko Bašić*Mirko Bolesan*Mirko Bröder...
, Mirosław
Mirosław (given name)
Mirosław is a Polish given name of Slavic origin, equivalent to "Miroslav". It is composed of the elements miro meaning peace and sław meaning glory or fame, thus a person who loves peace, alternatively someone who achieves fame by establishing peace....
, Mječisław, Radoměr
Radomir (given name)
Radomir is a Slavic origin given name derived from elements: rad "care, joy" and mir "peace, world, fame". Feminine form: Radomira. Nicknames: Radek, Radko, Mirek, Mirko, Radka , Mirka...
, Stani
Stanislav (given name)
Stanislav or Stanislaus is a very old Slavic origin given name, meaning someone who achieves glory or fame. It is most often given in the Slavic countries of Central and South Eastern Europe. The name has spread to many non-Slavic languages as well, such as French , German and others...
, Stanij
Stanislav (given name)
Stanislav or Stanislaus is a very old Slavic origin given name, meaning someone who achieves glory or fame. It is most often given in the Slavic countries of Central and South Eastern Europe. The name has spread to many non-Slavic languages as well, such as French , German and others...
, Stanisław
Stanislav (given name)
Stanislav or Stanislaus is a very old Slavic origin given name, meaning someone who achieves glory or fame. It is most often given in the Slavic countries of Central and South Eastern Europe. The name has spread to many non-Slavic languages as well, such as French , German and others...
, Wjeleměr
Velimir
Velimir or Wielimir - is a Slavic given name, derived from elements: vele "great" and mir "peace, prestige" and may refer to:*Velimir Ilić*Velimir Ivanović, Serbian footballer*Velimir Khlebnikov*Velimir Milošević*Velimir Naumović...
, Wójsław
Vojislav
Vojislav - is a South Slavic given name consists of two parts: "Voj" - which means "war, warrior", and "slav" - which means "glory, fame". Feminine form: Vojislava...
Historical: Ćimisław
Czimislav
Czimislav was a 9th-century Sorbian king. The Saxons won a battle at Kesigesburg and Czimislav was killed in 840. He was part of the Colodici, a Sorbian sub-tribe.- References :...
, Derwan
Dervan
Dervan or Derwan was an early prince of the Sorbs and Serbs .He is mentioned by Fredegar in his Latin chronicle as dux gente Surbiorum que ex genere Sclavinorum: "ruler of the people of the Serbs from the nation of the Slavs". He is the first ruler of the tribe mentioned by name...
, Miliduch
Miliduch
Miliduch was a knyaz of the Lusatian Serbs . Formerly allied to Charlemagne, the Sorbs ended their vassalage to the Franks and rebelled, invading Austrasia...
See also:
- Upper Sorbian given names (Upper Sorbian Wikipedia and German Wikipedia)
Slavic names popular in UkraineUkraineUkraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
Feminine:Bohdana
Bogdan
Bogdan or Bohdan - is a Slavic masculine name. It is derived from the Slavic words Bog/Boh , meaning "god", and dan , meaning "given". Other names with similar meaning include South Slavic Božidar, Polish Bożydar, Greek Theodore, Hebrew Nathanael and Jonathan, Latin Deodatus and French Dieudonné...
, Lyubov, Lyudmila
Ludmila (given name)
Ludmila or Ludmilla - is a female given name of Slavic origin and consists of two elements: lud and mila...
, Svitlana
Svetlana
Svetlana is a common Slavic female name, deriving from the Russian word свет svet, which translates into English as "light", "shining", "pure", or "holy", depending upon context. The name was coined by Alexander Vostokov and popularized by Vasily Zhukovsky in his eponymous ballade, first published...
, Vira
Vera (given name)
Vera is a female first name of Latin origin meaning truth, or of Slavic origin meaning faith.- People :*Vera Brittain , English writer*Vera Dushevina , Russian tennis players...
, Zoryana
Zoran (disambiguation)
Zoran may refer to:* Zoran, masculine South-Slavic name*Zoran or Tzoran, an Israeli town, now part of Tzoran-Kadima*Zoran Corporation, a digital entertainment and digital imaging semiconductor company...
Masculine:
Bohdan
Bogdan
Bogdan or Bohdan - is a Slavic masculine name. It is derived from the Slavic words Bog/Boh , meaning "god", and dan , meaning "given". Other names with similar meaning include South Slavic Božidar, Polish Bożydar, Greek Theodore, Hebrew Nathanael and Jonathan, Latin Deodatus and French Dieudonné...
, Myroslav
Miroslav (given name)
Miroslav is a Slavic name meaning "peace and glory".-List of people with the given name Miroslav:*Miroslav of Croatia, king of Croatia*Miroslav of Hum, Serbian king of Zahumlje*Miroslav of Podgoria, Serbian Zupan of Podgorica...
, Stanislav
Stanislav (given name)
Stanislav or Stanislaus is a very old Slavic origin given name, meaning someone who achieves glory or fame. It is most often given in the Slavic countries of Central and South Eastern Europe. The name has spread to many non-Slavic languages as well, such as French , German and others...
, Volodymyr
Vladimir (name)
Vladimir is a male Slavic given name of Church Slavonic and Old Slavic origin, now widespread throughout all Slavic nations...
, Vladyslav
Vladislav
Vladislav is a Slavic male given name, sometimes confused with/treated as the same as Ladislav...
, Vsevolod
Vsevolod
Vsevolod or Wsewolod is a Slavic male first name. Its etymology is from Slavic roots 'vse' and 'volodeti' and means 'lord-of-everything/everybody',...
, Vyacheslav, Yaroslav
Slavic names popular in BelarusBelarusBelarus , officially the Republic of Belarus, is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, bordered clockwise by Russia to the northeast, Ukraine to the south, Poland to the west, and Lithuania and Latvia to the northwest. Its capital is Minsk; other major cities include Brest, Grodno , Gomel ,...
Feminine: SviatłanaSvetlana
Svetlana is a common Slavic female name, deriving from the Russian word свет svet, which translates into English as "light", "shining", "pure", or "holy", depending upon context. The name was coined by Alexander Vostokov and popularized by Vasily Zhukovsky in his eponymous ballade, first published...
Masculine:
Bahdan
Bogdan
Bogdan or Bohdan - is a Slavic masculine name. It is derived from the Slavic words Bog/Boh , meaning "god", and dan , meaning "given". Other names with similar meaning include South Slavic Božidar, Polish Bożydar, Greek Theodore, Hebrew Nathanael and Jonathan, Latin Deodatus and French Dieudonné...
, Radyjon, Stanislau
Stanislav (given name)
Stanislav or Stanislaus is a very old Slavic origin given name, meaning someone who achieves glory or fame. It is most often given in the Slavic countries of Central and South Eastern Europe. The name has spread to many non-Slavic languages as well, such as French , German and others...
, Sviataslau, Uladzimir
Vladimir (name)
Vladimir is a male Slavic given name of Church Slavonic and Old Slavic origin, now widespread throughout all Slavic nations...
, Uladzislau
Vladislav
Vladislav is a Slavic male given name, sometimes confused with/treated as the same as Ladislav...
, Viačaslau, Jaraslau
Slavic names popular in MacedoniaRepublic of MacedoniaMacedonia , officially the Republic of Macedonia , is a country located in the central Balkan peninsula in Southeast Europe. It is one of the successor states of the former Yugoslavia, from which it declared independence in 1991...
Feminine:Blagica, Ljupka, Mirjana, Slavka
Masculine:
Boban, Blagoja, Blagojče, Borče, Cvetan, Darko, Dragan, Dragi, Duško, Goran, Ljupčo, Slavčo, Milan, Mile, Vladica, Vladimir, Vlatko, Zlatko
See also
More specific information about given names and surnames used in each Slavic nation:- Slavic surnames
- Bosnian nameBosniaksThe Bosniaks or Bosniacs are a South Slavic ethnic group, living mainly in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a smaller minority also present in other lands of the Balkan Peninsula especially in Serbia, Montenegro and Croatia...
- Bulgarian names
- Croatian nameCroatian nameCroatian names have considerable similarities with most other European name systems, and with those of other Slavic peoples in particular. Croatian names usually consist of a given name, followed by a family name.- Croatian given names :...
- Czech names
- Polish names
- Russian names
- Serbian names
- Slovak nameSlovak nameSlovak names - consist of given names and the family name. They are very similar to the Czech names.-Given name:Generally may have Christian roots or traditional Slavic pre-Christian origin...
- Ukrainian nameUkrainian nameA modern Ukrainian name of a person consists of three parts: given name, patronymic, and family name, similarly to names in other East Slavic cultures: Russian names and Belarusian names.-Ukrainian given names:...
- Slavic name suffixSlavic name suffixA Slavic name suffix is a common way of forming patronymics, family names, and pet names in the Slavic languages ....
- Slavic peoplesSlavic peoplesThe Slavic people are an Indo-European panethnicity living in Eastern Europe, Southeast Europe, North Asia and Central Asia. The term Slavic represents a broad ethno-linguistic group of people, who speak languages belonging to the Slavic language family and share, to varying degrees, certain...
- Name days in BulgariaName days in BulgariaName days in Bulgaria are name days associated with Eastern Orthodox saints. Some names can be celebrated on more than one day and some have even started following foreign traditions Name days in Bulgaria are name days associated with Eastern Orthodox saints. Some names can be celebrated on more...
- Name days in the Czech RepublicName days in the Czech RepublicIn the Czech Republic, each day of the year except national holidays corresponds to a personal name. People celebrate their name day on the date corresponding to their own given name....
- Name days in PolandName days in PolandIn Poland, name days are widely celebrated, and most calendars contain the names celebrated each day. Name day celebrations in Poland traditionally involve a gathering of friends and family at the celebrant's home at the dinner table, followed by drinking and socializing, similarly to birthday...
- Namedays in the Slovak Republic
Literature
- A.Cieślikowa (red.) Słownik etymologiczno-motywacyjny staropolskich nazw osobowych t.1, Kraków 2000, ISBN 83-87623-23-7
- A.Cieślikowa Derywacja paradygmatyczna w staropolskiej antroponimii, Kraków 1991, ISBN 83-900261-7-1
- A. Brückner Słownik etymologiczny języka polskiego, Warszawa 1985
- M. Malec Imię w polskiej antroponimii i kulturze, Kraków 2001, ISBN 83-87623-27-X
- M. Malec, Obraz rodziny w słowiańskich imionach złożonych, [w:] Rozprawy slawistyczne nr 16, * Słowiańskie composita antroponimiczne, Lublin 2000
External links
Slavic origin names:- List of Slavic origin names
- Slavonic baby names
- Slavic calendar
- Slavonic names for boys
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- Feminine Slavic origin names
- Masculine Slavic origin names
- Masculine Slavic names
- Prénoms de l'époque païenne
- Vladimíra Darvašová, Slovanská antroponymie v zrcadle etymologie, Bachelor thesis, Masaryk UniversityMasaryk UniversityMasaryk University is the second largest university in the Czech Republic, a member of the Compostela Group and the Utrecht Network. Founded in 1919 in Brno as the third Czech university , it now consists of nine faculties and 42,182 students...
2008 - Maria Malec, Wkład krakowskiego językoznastwa polonistycznego do nauki o imionach osobowych, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
Czech and Slovak given names of Slavic origin:
- Mužská jména slovanská a česká a jejich ženské podoby,
- Czech and Slovak given names
- Czech and Slovak names of Slavic origin
- Původ jmen,
- Jména osob,
Croatian, Montenegrin and Serbian names of Slavic origin:
- Early Croatian Given Names
- Croatian given names
- Masculine Serbian names
- Serbian given names
- Serbian and Croatian given names
- Montenegrin given names
- Serbian baby names
Polish names of Slavic origin:
- Encyklopedia staropolska
- Imiona słowiańskie w Słowniku Encyklopedycznym. Wielka księga imion.
- The most Common Baby names in Poland - History, Trends
- Polish Slavic given names
- Magic and power of Slavic names
- Slavic origin names
- Od Bolesława do Kosmacza
- Slavic names in Poland
Bulgarian names of Slavic origin:
Russian names of Slavic origin:
- Slavic names
- Russian Names of Slavic Origin
- http://www.s-gabriel.org/names/predslava/bbl/#Definition/OR Russian Personal Names: Name Frequency in the Novgorod Birch-Bark Letters By Masha Gedilaghine Holl