Slavic names vary widely as they come from a variety of countries across Eastern Europe and Russia, each with its own culture, language, and customs. While these names are not very well-known in the US, some are picking up popularity.
Mila, or its longer variant Kamila, meaning ‘dear,’ is one of the better-known names on this list due to the fame of actress Mila Kunis. It has a sweet, gentle sound perfect for your little girl. Nadia, meaning ‘hope,’ is also starting to rise in popularity on baby name lists but remains rare enough that your daughter is unlikely to be surrounded by peers of the same name.
If you’re looking for name options with significant meanings, Slavic names offer many choices like Mila, Nadia, or Dannika, meaning ‘morning star.’ The meaning of a name has more value to some parents than others, but many believe that names can have an impact on that person’s life, so choosing one with a nice meaning is important.
Slavic countries often have strong religious backgrounds, so you are likely to find names with religious or spiritual connotations like Anca, meaning ‘gracious’ or ‘merciful.’ Ivanna, ‘God is gracious,’ is another example. If you would prefer a name that reflects your faith, Slavic names are worth considering.
Alexandra
Meaning: Shelter provider Of Mankind
Origin: Greek
Anca
Meaning: Gracious or merciful
Origin: Slavic
Angelina
Meaning: The holy angels of God sent from heaven
Origin: Greek
Bohdana
Meaning: Given by God
Origin: Slavic
Bohuslava
Meaning: A woman who always glorifies the almighty
Origin: Slavic
Charna
Meaning: Dark
Origin: Slavic
Chessa
Meaning: At peace
Origin: Slavic
Dannika
Meaning: Morning star
Origin: Slavic
Elena
Meaning: Greek name Helen; bright on
Origin: Greek
Estera
Meaning: Star
Origin: Polish
Etilia
Meaning: Great river
Origin: Slavic
Fania
Meaning: Free
Origin: Slavic
Fedosia
Meaning: God’s gift
Origin: Slavic
Feodora
Meaning: God’s gift
Origin: Slavic
Gavrila
Meaning: God give me strength
Origin: Slavic
Hana
Meaning: Variant of Johanna
Origin: Slavic
Hedy
Meaning: Strife
Origin: Slavic
Ivanna
Meaning: God is gracious
Origin: Slavic
Ikla
Meaning: Flattering
Origin: Slavic
Jan
Meaning: Variant of John
Origin: Slavic
Jaroslava
Meaning: She who is energetic and fierce
Origin: Slavic
Juliana
Meaning: Young
Origin: Hindu
Kasmira
Meaning: Commanding peace
Origin: Slavic
Katarina
Meaning: Pure
Origin: Slavic
Kazatimiru
Meaning: Commanding peace
Origin: Slavic
Kristina
Meaning: A woman of Christian faith
Origin: Slavic
Lada
Meaning: Lada is the name of pagan Slavic Goddes of Love
Origin: Slavic
Lala
Meaning: Tulip
Origin: Slavic
Ludmilla
Meaning: Beloved
Origin: Slavic
Marika
Meaning: Variant of Mary: bitter
Origin: Slavic
Mila (Kamila)
Meaning: Dear
Origin: Slavic
Milana
Meaning: Union
Origin: Slavic
Milka
Meaning: Industrious
Origin: Slavic
Mira
Meaning: Variant of Myra and Miranda
Origin: Slavic
Nadia
Meaning: Morning star
Origin: Slavic
Neda
Meaning: Born on Sunday
Origin: Slavic
Radilu
Meaning: Works for the people
Origin: Slavic
Radinka
Meaning: Active
Origin: Slavic
Radmilla
Meaning: Works for the people
Origin: Slavic
Sonja
Meaning: Wise
Origin: Slavic
Suzan
Meaning: Variant of Hebrew Susannah
Origin: Slavic
Tanis
Meaning: Name borne by several Slavic kings and three saints
Origin: Slavic
Terezia
Meaning: Variant of Theresa which is a popular saint’s name of uncertain meaning
Origin: Slavic
Valdislava
Meaning: Glorious ruler
Origin: Slavic
Valentina
Meaning: Strong, vigourous, healthy
Origin: Slavic
Varina
Meaning: Foreigner
Origin: Slavic
Varvara
Meaning: Foreigner
Origin: Slavic
Velika
Meaning: Great
Origin: Slavic
Zora
Meaning: Dawn
Origin: Slavic
Zorana
Meaning: Dawn
Origin: Slavic