In ancient times, people believed that there was a magical connection between a person and his name. It was believed that without knowing the main name, it is impossible to harm a person. Therefore, children were often given two names: the first - deceitful, known to everyone, and the second - secret, which only the closest knew. The secret name was hidden to protect the child from the evil eye and evil spirits. A false name was sometimes deliberately made unattractive to deceive evil spirits.
In adolescence, a rite of re-naming took place. The young man was named in accordance with the pronounced traits and character traits that were manifested by this time.
In the pre-Christian era, Slavic names reflected the meaning attached to the naming. Usually the name carried positive energy and expressed the hopes and wishes of the parents. There are several options for the origin of Slavic names:
Most of the Old Slavic names are represented by complex two-base names. One root of such a name determined the qualities (strength, power, power, love), and the second root showed the scope of their application (everyone, people, goodness, gods, army). The inherent meaning of such names can be determined intuitively by ear. For example, Bogomil - dear to God, Vsemil - dear to everyone, Kazimir - seems to show the world.
The propensity for military art was transmitted by names with military roots - regiment, howl-, rati-:
Those inclined to the study of spiritual sciences added the root of the holy:
Positive qualities determined the roots of kindness, cuteness, joyfulness, loveliness:
Some meanings are already difficult to determine by sound, because the meanings of words have changed. For example, the root fat meant abundance, wealth:
The root -ostr (sharp) meant brave:
The root - Slav spoke about the princely origin of the name and the upper class. Artisans and peasants had the same names with simple suffixes and endings: -l(o), -yat(a), -sh(a), -n(ya):
Many names of ancient Slavic men were lost after the arrival of Christianity in Russia. The Slavic pagan gods with Christianity were replaced by a single God. With a change in faith, there was a rejection of names that included the names of the old gods (Yarilo, Veles). Some of the ancient Slavic names were banned by the Christian Church.
Old Slavonic names replaced the names from the Bible (Greek, Jewish, Roman and others). After the adoption of Christianity, children began to be named after Orthodox saints. For example ancient name Ivan, which formed the basis of many folk tales and seems to be primordially Russian, came from the Hebrew name John, and appeared after the baptism of Russia.
Some of the ancient Slavic names remained in use, like worldly household names, they called the child in the family circle. Some of these names gradually evolved into nicknames.
Many ancient names formed the basis of surnames (Nezhdan - Nezhdanov, Volk - Volkov, Nevzor - Nevzorov, Nekras - Nekrasov, Molchan - Molchanov, Hare - Zaitsev, Tretyak - Tretyakov, Zloba - Zlobov, Putyai - Putin, Orel - Orlov, Ersh - Ershov).
Some of the Slavic names have survived to this day almost unchanged. Vladimir, Stanislav, Vyacheslav, Vladislav - remain popular and modern at the present time. These names were worn by rulers, princes, commanders and governors, so they remained relevant for many centuries. Some of the Old Slavonic names were canonized by the church, name days were added to them, these names were included in church calendars and remained in use:
This is what the ancient names of Russian men meant:
Bazhen (desired, beloved, divine).
Velimudr (knowing).
Dobromysl (good thinking).
Luchezar (radiant, luminous).
Peresvet (bright, bright, clear).
Tvorimir (creating the world).Old Slavic male names not only sound beautiful, but also have deep roots and sacred meanings. They carry the stamp of energy, culture and traditions of the Slavic people. Choosing an ancient Slavic male name, parents lay the foundations of spiritual qualities and direction life path his child, because the growing boy will be projected those features that great ancestors possessed.
Origins are today the most sought after by young parents. This is no coincidence. The Slavs did not give the children random names, but gave them to their babies.
Times have passed, but the power inherent in words has not gone away. If you are expecting a baby, then when choosing a name for her, pay attention to Russian (Slavic) female names.
The birth of a child is a great happiness, and especially if God, fate or nature (depending on your faith) presents you with a girl. After all, “girl” is a diminutive word for “Virgo”, that is, the holy progenitor of the human race.
How to name the baby so that the name brings her happiness and good luck? Today, female names of Slavic origin are in fashion, and this is no coincidence. The Slavs are a people whose name comes from the word "praise". These people possessed natural and natural wisdom. The names they gave the children were not just a collection of sounds. Each name carried a semantic load, possessed almost magical power.
If you don't know, study beautiful Slavic female names. Melodic combinations of letters will adorn the baby like an elegant necklace.
The list of names, if presented in this way, would be quite extensive. The fact is that in Russia, when babies were born, they could be given completely unique, one-of-a-kind names. These combinations of letters were selected by the witches, who, having barely looked at the child, could see his fate. The name that the child was called strengthened his will, spirit, and health. Some names were so beautiful or so successful that they were repeated many times. For example, words with integral part"glory".
In this article we will list those names that have survived to our times, explain their meaning.
Female names of Slavic origin for the most part have been lost for centuries. The most popular of them have come down to us.
Vladislav - owning glory. Vladislav may not have strong health, get sick a lot. But at the same time, the girl will have a very strong spirit, a core. It can show humility, especially to a beloved man, but still remain unconvinced.
Polina is captivating. Polina knows no equal in her excellent sense of humor and the ability to see the positive even in very unpleasant situations.
Miloslava is sweet and glorious. Calm, even a little meek, Miloslava has influence on others. With her, everything stabilizes, people feel harmony and tranquility.
Yaroslav - bright, sunny, glorious. Yaroslava's girls are lively, active, restless. In childhood, they will incite other guys to all sorts of adventures, at a more mature age they can lead people. Yaroslav loves children, and therefore will become a caring and wise mother.
Boleslav - this name means "more glorious than anyone else." The girl who will be called by that name will be quite superstitious, honoring religion. Boleslava will be subtly sensitive, with her own worldview on everything.
Preslava is very glorious. A girl, if you call her by that name, will be calm and stable in her affairs and moods. The name is bright, and therefore will provide its owner with a kind and calm disposition.
Berislav - the one that is affirmed in its glory. According to the meaning of the name, Berislava will be active, strong personality. She won't be afraid difficult situations, novelty or risk. A girl, if you give her such a name, will carry through her whole life the fire of passion in her soul, courage and desire to learn. The name is very strong and has a great influence on the owner.
Branislava - the one that protects the glory. Despite the fact that the owner of the name owns the glory that she kind of needs to save, Branislava will have an unstable, restless character. At the same time, the girl will not participate in quarrels, showdowns, disputes.
Velislav - commanding. A strong name that will make its owner calm, balanced, sane. Velislava in life will feel like a queen sitting on a throne.
Gorislava is bright. A girl, if given such a name, will be interested in mathematics, physics or other exact science. Can become a serious scientist and get "bright" fame during his lifetime.
Zvenislav - loud, sonorous glory. The girl Zvenislava will become a real businesswoman, as she will skillfully negotiate. In general, Zvenislava's strong side is communication skills, the ability to build relationships, establish connections.
Mstislava - upholding, repaying. If you call a girl Mstislava, then she will always see her way, know where she is striving and why. A strong name that will energize.
Rostislav - the one that multiplies the glory. Can be capricious, flirtatious, but will be lucky and lucky. A good name that will make its bearer happy and successful.
Svyatoslav - the one that has a holy and good power. A girl with that name will have the opportunity to earn a lot and easily, it will also be easy to manage the funds received. Svyatoslav will good friend, but married life may not work out due to the fact that not every man will tolerate a strong character.
It should be noted that one should carefully choose the Female options with the “glory” part, which are not so common with us. More often you can meet Yaroslav, Mstislav and Rostislav - guys than girls with similar names.
Many female names of Slavic origin also have the word "peace" as their basis. These names will make the girl peaceful and bright. Here are the most popular:
Vladimir - the one that rules over the world. Vladimira will be a girl with a delicate taste and love for creativity. Can become an artist, writer or composer.
Dragomira is the most precious in the world. Dragomir will be distinguished by good health and great strength will.
Myrrh is the one that smells sweet. As you know, myrrh is an incense that has magical properties. Girl Mirra will be persistent, demanding and decisive. However, it will be easy to relate to money and other values.
Mira is very peaceful, peaceful. Despite the meaning of the name, the girl of the World will be brave, courageous and bold. Can hold leadership positions, as it will become a good manager.
Stanimira - the one that establishes the world. Stanimira is not afraid to be a "black sheep", because for her the most important thing is the opportunity to prove the truth and be fair.
It must be recalled once again that not all Slavic female names have “survived” to our time. The list, if they could be "restored", would be very impressive. Meanwhile, these names also remained common in the male version of the sound - the name Vladimir remains the most popular.
And what rare Slavic female names can be adopted? Pay attention to these:
Bela (not Bela) - from the word "white". The Bela girl will have a penchant for leading household, can become an excellent cook, manage the housekeeping service.
Bazhena - desired, beloved. A good name that will endow the girl with a meek and bright disposition.
Rogneda is the one who is equal with everyone (in particular, it was about men). A girl with that name will set global goals for herself, not wanting small victories.
Mlada - young or young. Fantasizing, dreaming Mlada will be an excellent storyteller, and therefore she can safely connect her life with teaching or writing.
Milada is sweet and kind. Openness and responsiveness will allow Milada to be a good friend and a person whom others will trust.
And here are some more options: Zlata, Snezhana, Svetozara, Dobrava, Lyubava, Slavyana, Golub, Rada, Militsa, Milan, Cheslava.
How many customs, rituals, traditions do you know Women's names that were common in Ancient Russia, belong to such good traditions. Although many have been forgotten due to the very unusual sound, some have remained, as they sound melodious and pleasant for modern man. Choose a name for the baby from the rich historical "arsenal" of our ancestors - beautiful Slavic female names are back in fashion again.
Bava - slow
Bagonia - wild rosemary
Bagro - meaning unclear, possibly from "crimson"
Bazhan - adored, desired: from "bazhati" - to desire
Bazhen - then same
Bayko - talker
Bakan - crimson worm paint,
Bakota - joker
Bakula - Same
Bakunya - rhetoric
Balda - club, mallet. "Balda" is called a large blacksmith's hammer. A hero from a Russian fairy tale.
spoiled - spoiled, perhaps also that oh "balia" is a doctor
Balomir - meaning "folk healer"
Balosyn - doctor's son
Pamper - mushroom
Balsha - diminutive of names with stem "Balo"
ram - ram. The custom of calling people "animal" names comes from ancient times and is common among all Indo-European tribes. For example, Wolf (wolf) among the Germans; Agnes (Lamb) among the Romans; Foka (Seal) among the Greeks, etc. One can only assume that people took the name of the beast - the patron of the tribe (kind). The ram was first mentioned in 1249 in Polish sources.
Barvin - dyed, colored. Periwinkle - plant grave, coffin-grass.
Barma - mumbler. The name of a Russian architect of the 16th century, one of the builders Christian temple Basil the Blessed in Moscow.
Barnim -(slow). "Barit" - to delay, to force to linger. Barnim I - Western Pomeranian prince.
fable - fabulous: from "fable" - a fairy tale. Voivode of Moscow, who in 1456 led the army against the Novgorodians.
Basco - handsome
Batash - from "batat" - swing your legs
Batura - stubborn (Ryazan dialect)
Father - possibly the same as Batash
Bahar - storyteller, liar
Bayan - narrator, narrator; from "bayati" - to tell.
Bdigost - looking out for guests
Bedislav - glorious in misfortune. The name of one of the princes who suppressed the uprising of serfs in the Novgorod region in the 9th century.
Bejan - running
Without anger - without anger
Bezdrug - without friends
Bezman - meaning unclear
Bezmest - meaning unclear
Beznos - noseless
Ugly - ugly
Bezprem - unaltered
Bezruk - armless
Bezson - sleepless
Beleuth - ide (fish)
Great - white, white-haired
Belimir - white (hung) world
Belovolod -"one whose power is holy." White is a light color. Belovolod Prosovich - the messenger who told the story. Prince Svyatoslav Vsevolodovich about the defeat of Prince Igor Svyatoslavovich from the Polovtsians in 1185.
Belovuk - white wolf, serbian name
Beloglav - white-headed, gray-haired
White-eye - the meaning is not entirely clear
Belogor - white (light) mountain
Whiteness - blessed guest
Belogub - having white (colorless) lips
Belozer - gyrfalcon (bird)
Belozor - white gaze, in contrast to the "black gaze", i.e. evil eye
Beloslav - white (luminous) and glorious
Belota - white
Belotur - white tour
Belous - having a white mustache
White Wolf - white wolves are considered the embodiment of spirits.
White Polyanin - a fabulous knight who taught Ivan Tsarevich military affairs.
Beloyar -"luminous fury"
Belyay - light, white
Belyak - white
Belyan - white
Ben - pitchfork: possibly a "sharp", angry person
Berest - birch bark
Beresten - birch bark
Berivoj- the meaning is unclear, it is impossible to determine the meaning of the stem "ber"
Berydrag- meaning unclear
Berimir- meaning unclear
Berislav- meaning unclear
Bermyata- heavy; from "pregnancy" - heaviness
Berne- log, Berno (Bryansk dialect), diminutive Bernyata
Bersen- gooseberry
Vesco - possibly from "bes" - an evil spirit
besson- sleepless
Bestuzh- shameless: from "stouzh" - shame
Bivoy- beating warriors. Bivoy Beaver is a Czech warrior who defeated a huge boar with his bare hands.
bilug- short for Whiteness
Bilyud- hitting people
Blaginya- good-natured
Blagovest- good news
Thanks- good (good) gift
Blagolyub - loving good(good)
Blagomil- one who is kind to good (good)
Blagomir- kind (good) to the world. It is possible that Blagomir and Bogumir are one and the same person. Kvasura conveyed to Blagomir the secret of making surya (suryni).
nobility- noble, i.e. born for the benefit of people. Editor-in-chief of the newspaper "Advice of Baba Yaga".
Blagoslav- glorious with kindness, glorifying the good
goodness- blessed
Blagokhran- keeping good (good)
Blagoyar- benevolent and ardent
Blessed- blessed
Blazhibor- the meaning is unclear. From "bless" (please) and "fight".
Blazhimir- meaning unclear
Blazhislav- the meaning is unclear. Perhaps "pleased with his fame."
Blazhko- a diminutive of names with the stem "Good" and "Blazh"
Blazn- temptation
Blestan- shining
Blestovit- from "shine" and "hover" (live, dwell)
Blizika- related
Nearby- meaning unclear
Nearby- meaning unclear
Blizna- wound scar
Nearworld- meaning unclear
Crap Damn, that's a very common name. Pancakes have served as ritual food since ancient times.
Fornication- lascivious
Dishes- guardian. So Tatishchev called the voivode Yaropolk ((© Luda), who betrayed his sovereign. After that, in his name, “yu” in the people's memory was replaced by “y”.
Beaver- beaver, the sacred animal of the Aryans. "The soul of a beaver is equal to the souls of 100 righteous"(Avesta).
beaver- beaver-like
Bobrok- the same as Beaver. Governor of Prince Dmitry Donskoy, Bebrok Volynets, participant in the Battle of Kulikovo.
beaver- the same as Beaver
beaver- from "beaver" - wander through the water or swamp
Bogovlad- owning (something) from God God's power, ruling (over someone) by the will of God
Bogodey- from "gods" and "work"; charitable, doing something to please the gods.
Bogolep- pleasing (stucco) to the gods "Bogolyub, beloved by the gods
Bogomil- dear to the gods. High Priest Slovenian at the end of the 10th century. He led the resistance of the Novgorodians to the army of the baptists of Dobrynia Putyata.
Mantis - praying to the gods. The word "pray" in ancient times had the meaning of "sacrifice."
Bogomyak - from "gods" and "myakshiti": literally: "the gods softened" (have mercy)
Bogorod- born after a request to the gods
Boguvid- the one whom God sees (notices)
Boguzhiv- one who is alive thanks to God
God's revenge- avenging god
Bogumil- dear god
Bogumir- at peace with the gods. According to the "Veles Book" - the progenitor of some Slavic tribes (Krivichi, Drevlyans, glades, northerners, Russ)
Bohun- "god" - long pole placed on racks: nets are hung on them to dry. Also a rosemary plant.
Bogurad- caring for God
Boguslav- praising God
Boguhwal- praising God. Boguhwal (d. 1253), Bishop of Poznań, wrote Polish chronicles up to 1252
Bogush- diminutive of names with the stem "God"
Bogsha- abbreviation of names with the basis "God"
Bodan- (prickly) Serbian prince of the 11th century, who conquered Bosnia
Bodalo- spear, spear.
Boden- a poke tool.
Boeslav- glorious in battle
God- divine. Abbreviation of names with the basis "God", "God".
Bozhan- too
Bozhedar- God's gift
Bozeiko- diminutive of names with the stem "God"
Bozhen- divine
Bozhed- god's house
Bozheslav- praising the gods
Godtech- God's consolation
Bozidar- God's gift. Bozidar Vukovic was a Serbian publisher who lived in Venice in the 16th century.
divine- god warrior
Bozhibor- fighting for the gods
Bozhimir- God's world
Bozhirad- caring for the gods
Bozhko- diminutive of names with the stem "God", "God"
God - Same
Boyborz- short fight
The battle - fight, warlike, fighter
Boydan- warlike
Boykan- brisk
Boyko- fighter
Bolebor- bigger (better) wrestler
Bolegord- more proud
Bolegost- big merchant
cheer- one who is more ferocious
Bolemest- the one who avenged the most
Bolemil- more cute
bolemir- more peaceful
Bolemysl- more thoughtful. Word think had in ancient times the meaning of "defeat the beast by cunning. Myslyvets- hunter; a person who knows how to catch an animal.
Bolerade- more caring (about someone) Bolechest, more honest
Boleslav- more glorious
Bolorev, according to the Veles Book, Bolorev defeated and killed Vinitar, the king of the Goths (according to B. Kresen, Bolorev is Balamber)
Bolshak - big
Bonyata - meaning unclear Borai, meaning unclear Greyhound, swift warrior
Borzigord - from "greyhound" (fast) and "proud"
Borzirat - fast warrior
Boreyko - it is possible that this is a diminutive of names with the stem "Bor".
Borzhivoy - Czech pronunciation of the name Boriva. Czech prince of the 9th century The first Czech prince-Christian.
Borzosmysl - quick-thinking, quick-witted
Borzun - fast, fast
Greyhounds - quick. Possibly short for Borzosmysl
Borivit - from "fight" and "dwell"
Borignev - holding back anger
Borivoi - warrior winner. Prince of Novgorod IX century, fought with the Varangians. Gostomysl's father.
Bori l - fighting (southern glory, name)
Borim - short for Borimir
Borimir - fighting for peace
Boripolk - winning regiment
Boris - short for Borislav
Borislav - fighting for glory. Prince of the Baltic Slavs
Boritekh - wrestling
Boric - upland, forest
Borko - abbreviation of names with the stem "boron"
Borkun - perhaps from "fight", "kick" - to fight with something.
Borna - the same as Boric.
Borovin - lingonberry: from "borovina" - lingonberry. “Borovyn in the woods, as if it were a sweetheart ...” (VK I.Ka).
Boroday - bearded
Boroslav - glorifying forest. Or "glorifying the fight"
Borten - bort, bee hollow
Boru glory - gloriously wrestling. Prince Boru Slav is mentioned in the Book of Veles (VK III 25).
Boruta - evil spirit, forest sorcerer. The name is a talisman. The evil spirit of Borut lived in Poland under the ruins of the Lengic Castle, guarding countless treasures.
Borut - tribal elder from the Horutan tribe (VIII century). It was from this family that the prince was chosen.
Boryata - struggling. Possibly a diminutive of Borislav. Botko, knocking, pounding (southern Slav, name)
Botuk - fat man; from "boteti" - to get fat. Hence the "tops"
Bochar - stork, or cooper (cooper)
Boshcha - hangover; from "bost" - butt
Boyan - fighter. Singer-narrator from "The Tale of Igor's Campaign"
Bravlin - sometimes spelled Bravalin, Quarrelsome: perhaps from "hog" - goblin, obsessed evil spirit. Or "militant", which is most likely.
Braga- Braga, fermented malt, a very common name. Diminutive Brazhko.
Reinforcement - furrow
Branen - military
Branibor - victorious in battles, or a protective forest.
Branivoy - fighting warrior
Branivolk - fighting wolf
Branilub - battle lover
Branim - short for Branimir
Branimir - fighting for peace
Branipolk - fighting for the regiment. Perhaps it also meant "fighting on a campaign."
Branirad - rejoicing in battle
Branislav - won glory in battle
Branitech - amused by battles
Branco - warlike; from "scold" - battle, war. Diminutive of names with stem "branes".
Brankovan - warlike
Branosud - legal duel
Brativ - gathering warriors
Bratilo- diminutive of Bratislava
Bratimir- gathering world
Bratislava- taking glory
Bratodrag - cherishing brother
Brotherlover - loving brother
Bratomil - kind to brother
Bratoneg - tender to brother
Bratorad - caring for brother
Bratoslav - glorious brothers
Brother - diminutive of names with stem "Brother"
Brezan - dedicated to a birch, or born in a birch
Bremislav - the meaning is unclear. Perhaps the basis "Bremi" means taking - heaviness. Then it turns out "burdened with glory."
Brenco - earthen, clay. Boyar Dmitry Donskoy. .
Breslav - mortal glory
Bretislav - gained fame. Czech prince of the 11th century, who expelled sorcerers from his principality.
Brko - barbel; shorty from a Serbian fairy tale, who had such a huge mustache that the birds built 365 nests in them.
Brovka - edge
Bronivit - protector of life
Bronislav - defending glory, or "glorious with weapons, armor"
Bronuta - defender
Brusilo - slurring
Bryachislav - rattling (ringing) glory. Prince Bryachislav of Rostov, together with Rurik, suppressed the uprising of Vadim in Novgorod in 864.
Buday - wakeful or lazy
Budan - lazy person
Budanko - lazy, diminutive of Budan
Budivit - meaning unclear
Boo diva - raising warriors. Or a wish-name: "Be a warrior!"
Budiwave - raising waves
Budigost - here, perhaps, the basis "budi" matters be. Then the name can be interpreted as a wish to the newborn: "Be a guest in this world!"
Budilko - alarm; diminutive of Budilo
Wake up - awakening
Budimil - here, as in the case of the name Budigost, we are dealing with a wish-name: "Be nice (beloved)!"
Budimir - the awakening world, that is, the rooster. The rooster is the sacred bird of Semargl and Dazhbog.
Budislav - awakening glory
Budovets- builder
Budorad- the meaning is not entirely clear. Possibly, "those who take care of (care for) the construction."
Will be- an abbreviation for names with the basis "Bud". Princess Olga owned the village of Budutino (the whole Budutino).
Budy- awakened. The breadwinner and governor of Prince Yaroslav the Khromy. Budy in 1012 mocked the Polish king Boleslav before the battle.
Buoy- violent (mad). The name of a prince from White Russia.
Buygnev - violent in anger
Buyko- diminutive of names with the stem "Buoy"
Buymir- the meaning is unclear. In any case, not a "crazy world", since the Slavs did not consider the world to be "sinful", "crazy" and "vicious". The world is beautiful and life is beautiful. And those who strive to improve it only for themselves worsen life.
violent- daring
Buysil- possessing violent (crazy) power
Bui-Tour- exuberant tour. Nickname of Prince Vsevolod from the Tale of Igor's Campaign.
Buen Bull - violent bull; strong and courageous person.
Bueslav - rampant fame
Bulba - bubble fat man
Bulyga - cudgel
Bun - arrogant, arrogant person, rebel. Diminutive Bunya.
Bunislav - glorifying rebellion
Bunko- too. Servant of Vasily II, Grand Duke of Moscow, who warned his master about the conspiracy.
Burivoj- “howl of the storm”, possibly “warrior of the storm”. The Novgorod prince of the beginning of the 9th century, a descendant of Vladimir the Ancient in the ninth generation, Burivoy was a descendant of Prince Slaven and was the father of Gostomysl.
brown- brown
Storm- storm. Storm-hero - a cow's son (from a fairy tale).
Bus - fog. In Sanskrit (ancient Aryan language), "bead" also means fog. So they called children born in bad weather (in fog), in bad weather. Bus (in a different pronunciation Bos) was the prince of the Antes, a union of Slavic and other tribes in the northern Black Sea region. The Antes (as the Gothic historian Jordanes called them, we don’t know what the union was actually called) repelled the attack of Germanare-kh, the king of the Christian Ostrogoths (reigned from 351 to 375 AD) and at the same time fought with Gularech , the king of the Gothic tribe Eru-lov (Heruls). An unexpected attack by the Huns (a union of Turkic, Indo-European and Finno-Ugric tribes) sweeps away both the Slavs and the Goths. Part of the Slavic Antes goes to the Novgorod lands. The grandson of Germ-narech Amal Vinitar, in alliance with the Huns, in order to show his strength and preserve the Gothic state, makes several campaigns against the Slavs and kills Bus. “Amal Vinitary ... was defeated in the first skirmish, then he behaved more bravely and crucified their king named Boz with his sons and 70 noble people so that the corpses of the hanged doubled the fear of the conquered”(Jordan, History of the Getae). According to the Adyghe legend, the sister of Baksan (Busa) erected a monument to her brother on his grave-mound, made by Greek craftsmen. According to Sh.B. Nogmov, a researcher of Adygea, in the 19th century on the monument one could make out the name of Baksan, written in Greek, and at the end of the year, which shows that the monument was erected in the 4th century.
Buslay - born a stork. Or a reveler, a daring fellow.
Busl - stork
Busovolk - grey Wolf
Butko - arrogant: from "buta" - arrogance
Bushui - raging
Bushui Tour - raging tour. Tur is a wild steppe bull exterminated in the middle of the 17th century.
Buyak - thoroughbred bull. Name from Novgorod birch bark.
Buyan - exuberant
Bull - bull
Bykoder - bull killer
Bylyata - seasoned, experienced
Byslav - short for Zbyslav; very glorious.
Byhan - gingerbread
Many female names derived from male names are not given.
Babur - butterfly
Bazhsna - desired; from "bazhati" - to desire.
Trouble - trouble; guardian name.
Bela - squirrel
Belava - little white
Beloslav - white (suspended) glory.
Snow White - snow-white. There is an inscription on the spindle: "Bring Eelosnesi" those. "Take it to Snow White."
Belyan - little white
Belyanitsa - little white
Birch - Birch. sacred tree among the Slavs, giving them strength.
Besputa - dissolute. Name-amulet given by parents to protect against evil spirits.
Blagolyuba - loving good (good)
Blagomila - one who is kind to good (good)
Blagusha - diminutive of names with stem "Blag"
Blessed - blessed
Bogdan - given by the gods
Bogolepa - pleasing to the gods
Bogumila - dear god
Boguslav - praising god
Bozhedana - given by the gods
Bozhedarka - God's gift. Diminutive of Bozhedar.
Bohemyla - dear to the gods
Bozena - God's. Famous Czech storyteller Bozena Nemcova.
Bozheslav - God's glory
Bolenega - more tender
Boleslav - more glorious. Daughter of Svyatoslav I Vsevolodovich (1196-1252), Grand Duke of Vladimir (1246-1248).
Borislav - fighting for glory
Boyana - combat
Bratislava - taking glory
Bratomila - dear brothers
Breslav - gained fame
Bronislava - protecting glory
Bryachislava - ringing with glory
Buga - Croatian name. From the river Bug or from the "Bug" - bittern.
Budana - lazybones
Bueslava- exuberant glory
How to name the child, my husband and I could not decide for a very long time, we finally chose the name only after the birth. But we were sure of one thing - the name would be two-part. After all, it is precisely such names that are understandable to all Slavic peoples without translation, they are part of our history and our culture (and not Greek or Roman).
That's what we named our daughter Miloslava.
The name determines the fate of a person. This is the key to his inner self. After all, it was not without reason that in Russia a person had two names, one - false, for everyone, and the other - secret, only for the person himself and his very close people. This tradition existed as a protection against unkind spirits and unkind people. Often the first Slavic name was deliberately unattractive (Kriv, Nekras, Malice), for even greater protection from the evil. After all, without a key to the essence of man, it is much more difficult to cause evil. The ceremony of the second naming was carried out in adolescence, when the main character traits were formed. The name was given based on these traits.
Slavic names abounded in their diversity, there were groups of names:
1) Names from the animal and flora(Pike, Ruff, Hare, Wolf, Eagle, Walnut, Borscht)
2) Names in order of birth (Pervusha, Vtorak, Tretyak)
3) Names of gods and goddesses (Lada, Yarilo)
4) Names according to human qualities (Brave, Stoyan)
5) And the main group of names - two-basic (Svyatoslav, Dobrozhir, Tikhomir, Ratibor, Yaropolk, Gostomysl, Velimudr, Vsevolod, Bogdan, Dobrogneva, Lyubomila, Miroljub, Svetozar) and their derivatives (Svyatosha, Dobrynya, Tishilo, Ratisha, Putyata, Yarilka , Miloneg).
From the listed names, it is easy to trace the process of creating a derivative name: the second part is cut off from the two-base one and a suffix or ending is added (-neg, -lo, -ta, -tka, -sha, -yata, -nya, -ka).
Example: Svyatoslav: Holy + sha = Holy.
Of course, the names of people carry a significant part of the culture and traditions of the whole people. In Russia, with the advent of Christianity, Slavic names almost completely fell into oblivion. There were lists of Slavic names forbidden by the church. Why this happened is not difficult to guess. One part of the names (Lada, Yarilo) were the names of the Slavic gods, the owners of the second part were people who, even after the Christianization of Russia, tried to restore the cult and traditions (magicians, heroes). To date, only 5% of children in Russia are called Slavic names, which certainly impoverishes the already meager Slavic culture.
The purpose of this article is not only the introduction of the concept of truly Russian names into the people. The following not rare situation can serve as an example: The girl was named Gorislava. Neighbors, surprised at the unusual name, say: "They couldn't call me Ira or Katya in Russian" - without comment. The main goal of the satya is to create a global list of Slavic names with an attempt to determine the meanings of the names and comparisons with historical and legendary figures.
LIST OF SLAVIC NAMES
Bazhen is a desired child, desired.
The names have the same meaning: Bazhai, Bazhan. Surnames arose from these names: Bazhanov, Bazhenov, Bazhutin.
Bazhen - female form named after Bazhen.
Beloslav - From BEL - white, turn white and GLORY - praise.
Abbreviated names: Belyay, Belyan. Surnames arose from these names: Belov, Belyshev, Belyaev.
Beloslava is the female form named after Beloslav.
Short name: Belyan
Berimir - caring about the world.
Berislav - taking glory, taking care of glory.
Berislav is a female form named after Berislav.
Blessing - glorifying kindness.
Blagoslav is a female form named after Blagoslav.
Abbreviated names: Blaga, Blagana, Blagina.
Fornication - dissolute, unprofitable.
One of the "negative" names. From this name arose the surname: Bludov. historical figure: Fornication - governor of Yaropolk Svyatoslavich.
Bogdan is a child given by God.
The name has the same meaning: Bozhko. Surnames arose from these names: Bogdanin, Bogdanov, Bogdashkin, Bozhkov.
Bogdana is the female form of the name Bogdan.
Short name: Goddess.
Bogolyub - loving God.
From this name arose the surname: Bogolyubov.
Bogomil - dear to God.
The name has the same meaning: Bogumil.
Bozidar - gifted by God.
Bozhidara is a female form named after Bozhidar.
Boleslav - famous.
Historical figure: Boleslav I - Polish king.
Boleslav is the female form named after Boleslav.
Borimir is a fighter for peace, a peacemaker.
Borislav is a fighter for glory.
Abbreviated names: Boris, Borya. Surnames arose from these names: Borin, Boriskin, Borisov, Borisikhin, Borichev, Borischev. Historical personality: Boris Vseslavich Polotsky - Prince of Polotsk, founder of the Drutsk princes.
Borislav is a female form named after Borislav.
Borsch is one of the personalized names of the plant world.
In the literal translation: Borscht is the tops of plants. From this name came the surname Borshchev.
Boyan is a storyteller.
The name was formed from the verb: bayat - speak, tell, sing. The names have the same meaning: Bayan, Bayan. From these names came the surname: Bayanov. Legendary personality: songwriter - Boyan.
Boyana is the female form named after Boyan.
Bratislav - From BROTHER - to fight and GLORY - to praise.
Bratislava is the female form named after Bratislava.
Bronislav is a defender of glory, protecting glory.
The name has the same meaning: Branislav. Short name: Armor.
Bronislava is the female form named after Bronislav.
Bryachislav - from BRYACHI - rattling and SLAV - praise
Historical personality: Bryachislav Izyaslavich - Prince of Polotsk.
Budimir is a peacemaker.
From this name came the surnames: Budilov, Budischev.
Velimir is a big world.
Velimira is a female form named after Velimir.
Velimudr - knowledgeable.
Velislav - great glory, the most glorious.
Velislav is a female form named after Velislav.
Abbreviated names: Vela, Velika, Velichka.
Wenceslas - dedicated to glory, crowned with glory.
Wenceslas is the female form named after Wenceslas.
Faith is faith, true.
Veselin - cheerful, cheerful.
Vesselina is a female form named after Veselin.
The name has the same meaning: Vesela.
Vladimir is the owner of the world.
The name has the same meaning: Volodimer. From this name came the surnames: Vladimirov, Vladimirsky, Volodimerov, Volodin, Volodichev. Historical personality: Vladimir I Svyatoslavich the Red Sun - Prince of Novgorod, Grand Duke Kyiv.
Vladimir is the female form named after Vladimir.
Vladislav - owning glory.
The name has the same meaning: Volodislav. Short name: Vlad. Historical personality: Volodislav is the son of Igor Rurikovich.
Vladislava is the female form named after Vladislav.
Short name: Vlad.
Vojislav is a glorious warrior.
Abbreviated names: Voilo, Warrior. Surnames originated from these names: Voeikov, Voinikov, Voinov. Historical personality: Warrior Vasilyevich - from the family of Yaroslavl princes.
Vojislava is a female form named after Vojislav.
The wolf is one of the personified names of the animal world.
From this name came the surname: Volkov.
Raven is one of the personified names of the animal world.
From this name came the surnames: Voronikhin, Voronov.
Vorotislav - returning glory.
Vsevolod is the ruler of the people, who owns everything.
From this name came the surnames: Vsevolodov, Vsevolozhsky. Historical personality: Vsevolod I Yaroslavich - Prince of Pereyaslavsky, Chernigov, Grand Duke of Kyiv.
Vsemil - beloved by all.
Vsemila is the female form named Vsemila.
Vseslav - all-glorifying, famous.
The name has the same meaning: Seslav. From this name came the surname: Seslavin.
Historical personality: Vseslav Bryachislavich Polotsky - Prince of Polotsk, Grand Duke of Kyiv.
Vseslav - the female form named after Vseslav.
Vtorak is the second son in the family.
The names have the same meaning: Second, Vtorusha. Surnames came from these names: Vtorov, Vtorushin.
Vyacheslav - the most glorious, the most glorious.
The name has the same meaning: Vatslav, Vysheslav. Surnames came from these names: Vysheslavtsev, Vyacheslavlev, Vyacheslavov. Historical personality: Vyacheslav Vladimirovich - Prince of Smolensk, Turov, Pereyaslavsky, Vyshgorodsky, Grand Duke of Kyiv.
Vyachko is a legendary person: Vyachko is the progenitor of the Vyatichi people.
Godoslav - The name also matters: Godlav. Historical personality: Godoslav - the prince of the Bodrichi-rarogs.
Dove - meek.
From this name came the surnames: Golubin, Golubushkin
Much - skillful, capable.
From this name came the surname Gorazdov.
Gorislav - fiery, burning in glory.
Gorislava is a female form named after Gorislav.
Gorynya - like a mountain, huge, indestructible.
Legendary personality: hero - Gorynya.
Gostemil - dear to another (guest).
From this name came the surname: Gostemilov.
Gostomysl - thinking about another (guest).
Historical personality: Gostomysl - Prince of Novgorod.
Gradimir - keeping the world.
Gradislav - guarding glory.
Gradislava is the female form named after Gradislav.
Granislav - improving glory.
Granislav is a female form named after Granislav.
Gremislav - famous.
Gudislav is a renowned musician trumpeting glory.
Short name: Gudim. From these names came the surname: Gudimov.
Darren - donated.
Darena is the female form of Daren.
The names have the same meaning: Darina, Dara.
Devyatko is the ninth son in the family.
From this name came the surnames: Devyatkin, Devyatkov, Devyatov.
Dobrognev
Dobrolyub - kind and loving.
From this name came the surname: Dobrolyubov.
Dobromil - kind and sweet.
Dobromila is a female form named after Dobromil.
Dobromir is kind and peaceful.
Abbreviated names: Dobrynya, Dobrysha. From these names came the surnames: Dobrynin, Dobryshin. Legendary personality: hero - Dobrynya.
Dobromir is the female form named after Dobromir.
Goodwill - kind and reasonable.
From this name came the surname: Dobromyslov.
Dobroslav - glorifying kindness.
Dobroslav - female form named after Dobroslav.
Dobrozhir
Domazhir -
Domaslav - glorifying relatives.
Abbreviated name: Domash - one's own, dear. From this name came the surname: Domashov.
Dragomir is more precious than the world.
Dragomir is a female form named after Dragomir.
Dubynya - similar to oak, indestructible.
Legendary personality: hero - Dubynya.
Druzhina - comrade.
It also matters common name: Friend. Surnames came from these names: Druzhinin, Drugov, Drunin.
Ruff -
one of the personified names of the animal world.
From this name came the surname: Ershov.
The lark is one of the personified names of the animal world.
From this name came the surname: Zhavoronkov.
Zhdan is a long-awaited child.
From this name came the surname: Zhdanov.
Zhdana is a female form named after Zhdan.
Zhiznomir - living in the world.
Zhirovit
Zhiroslav
The hare is one of the personified names of the animal world.
From this name came the surname: Zaitsev.
Zvenislava - announcer of glory.
Winter - harsh, merciless.
From this name came the surname: Zimin. Legendary personality: Ataman Zima from Razin's army.
Zlatomir - the golden world.
Zlatotsveta - golden-colored.
Short name: Zlata.
Malice is one of the "negative" names.
From this name came the surnames: Zlobin, Zlovidov, Zlydnev.
Izbygnev
Izyaslav - who took glory.
Historical personality: Izyaslav Vladimirovich - Prince of Polotsk, founder of the Polotsk princes.
Sincere - sincere.
The name has the same meaning: Iskra.
Iskra is the female form named after Iskren.
Istislav - glorifying the truth.
Istoma - languishing (possibly associated with difficult childbirth).
From this name came the surnames: Istomin, Istomov.
Casimir - showing the world.
Casimir is the female form named after Casimir.
Koschey - thin, bony.
From this name came the surnames: Koshcheev, Kashchenko.
Krasimir - beautiful and peaceful
Krasimira is a female form named after Krasimir.
Short name: Beauty.
Curve is one of the "negative" names.
From these names came the surname: Krivov.
Lada - beloved, dear.
The name of the Slavic Goddess of love, beauty and marriage.
Ladimir - getting along with the world.
Ladislav - glorifying Lada (love).
Swan is a personified name of the animal world.
The name has the same meaning: Lybid. From this name came the surname - Lebedev. Legendary personality: Lybid is the sister of the founders of the city of Kyiv.
Ludislav
Luchezar - a luminous beam.
We love - beloved.
From this name came the surname: Lyubimov.
Love is beloved.
The name has the same meaning: Lyubava. Surnames originated from these names: Lyubavin, Lyubimtsev, Lyubavin, Lyubin, Lyubushin, Lyubimin.
Lyubomila - beloved, dear.
Lubomir is a loving world.
Lubomir is a female form named after Lubomir.
Curiosity - loving to think.
Lyuboslav - loving glory.
Lyudmil is dear to people.
Ludmila is the female form named after Ludmila.
Historical personality: Ludmila - Czech princess.
Mal - small, younger.
The name has the same meaning: Malay, Mladen. Surnames came from these names: Maleev, Malenkov, Maltsov, Malyshev. Historical personality: Mal - Drevlyansky prince.
Malusha is a female form named after Mal.
The name has the same meaning: Mlada. From these names came the surname: Malushin. Historical personality: Malusha is the wife of Syatoslav Igorevich, the mother of Vladimir Svyatoslavich.
Mechislav - glorifying sword.
Milan is cute.
The name has the same meaning: Milen. Surnames originated from these names: Milanov, Milenov.
Milana is the feminine form of Milan.
The names have the same meaning: Milava, Milada, Milena, Milica, Umila. From these names came the surname: Milavin. Historical personality: Umila is the daughter of Gostomysl.
Milovan - caressing, caring.
Milorad - sweet and joyful.
From this name came the surname: Miloradovich.
Miloslav - mercy glorifying.
Short name: Miloneg.
Miloslava is the female form named after Miloslav.
Peaceful - peace-loving.
From this name came the surname: Mirolyubov.
Miroslav - glorifying the world.
Miroslava is a female form named after Miroslav.
Molchan - taciturn, silent.
From this name came the surname: Molchanov.
Mstislav - glorifying revenge.
Historical personality: Mstislav Vladimirovich - Prince Tmutorakansky, Grand Duke of Kyiv.
Mstislava is a female form named after Mstislav.
Hope is hope.
The name has the same meaning: Hope.
Nevzor is one of the "negative" names.
From this name came the surname Nevzorov.
Nekras is one of the "negative" names.
From this name came the surname: Nekrasov.
Nekras is the female form of Nekras.
The eagle is one of the personified names of the animal world.
From this name came the surname: Orlov.
The eighth is the eighth child in the family.
The name has the same meaning: Osmusha. Surnames originated from these names: Osmanov, Osmerkin, Osmov.
Ostromir
Peredslava - The name Predslava also matters. Historical personality: Predslava - wife of Svyatoslav Igorevich, mother of Yaropolk Svyatoslavich.
Peresvet - very light.
Historical personality: Peresvet - warrior of the Battle of Kulikovo.
Putimir - reasonable and peaceful
Putislav - praising reasonably.
The name has the same meaning: Putyata. Surnames came from these names: Putilov, Putilin, Putin, Putyatin. Historical personality: Putyata - Kyiv governor.
Radigost - caring for another (guest).
Radimir - caring about the world.
The name has the same meaning: Radomir. Short name: Radim. Surnames came from these names: Radilov, Radimov, Radishchev. Legendary personality: Radim is the progenitor of the Radimichi.
Radimira is a female form named after Radimir.
The name has the same meaning: Radomira.
Radislav - caring about glory.
The name has the same meaning: Radoslav.
Radislava is the female form of Imney Radislav.
Radmila is caring and sweet.
Radosveta - sanctifying with joy.
Joy is joy, happiness.
The name has the same meaning: Rada.
Razumnik - reasonable, reasonable.
From this name came the surname: Razin. Historical personality: Razumnik is a student of Cyril and Methodius.
Ratibor is a defender.
Ratmir is the defender of the world.
Rodislav is a glorifying family.
Rostislav - growing glory
Historical personality: Rostislav Vladimirovich - Prince of Rostov, Vladimir-Volynsky; Tmutarakansky; The ancestor of the princes of Galicia and Volyn.
Rostislava is a female form named after Rostislav.
Sbyslava
Svetislav - glorifying light.
The name has the same meaning: Svetoslav.
Svetislava is a female form named after Svetislav.
Svetlan - bright, pure soul.
Svetlana is the female form named after Svetlana.
Svetovid - seeing light, perspicacious.
The name has the same meaning: Sventovid. The name of the West Slavic God.
Svetozar - illuminating with light.
Svetozara is a female form named after Svetozar.
The name has the same meaning: Svetlozara.
Svyatogor - indestructible holiness.
Legendary personality: Svyatogor is an epic hero.
Svyatopolk is the leader of the sacred army.
Historical personality: Svyatopolk I Yaropolkovich - Grand Duke of Kyiv.
Svyatoslav - sacred glory.
Short name: Saint. Historical personality: Svyatoslav I Igorevich - Prince of Novgorod and Grand Duke of Kyiv.
Svyatoslav - female form named after Svyatoslav.
Slavomir - peace glorifier.
Nightingale is a personified name of the animal world.
From this name came the surnames: Nightingale, Solovyov. Legendary personality: Nightingale Budimirovich - a hero from epics.
Som is the personified name of the animal world.
Snezhana - white-haired, cold.
Stanimir - establishing the world.
Stanimira is a female form named after Stanimir.
Stanislav - establishing glory.
From this name came the surname: Stanishchev. Historical personality: Stanislav Vladimirovich - Prince of Smolensk.
Stanislav is the female form named after Stanislav.
Stoyan is strong, unbending.
Sudimir
Sudislav
Tverdimir - from TVERD - solid and WORLD - peaceful, peace.
Tverdislav - from TVERD - solid and GLORY - to praise.
From this name came the surnames: Tverdilov, Tverdislavov, Tverdislavlev.
Tvorimir - creating the world.
Tikhomir is quiet and peaceful.
From this name came the surname: Tikhomirov.
Tikhomir is a female form named after Tikhomir.
Tur is a personified name of the animal world.
Legendary personality: Tur - the founder of the city of Turov.
Brave - brave.
Chaslav - looking forward to glory.
Chaslava is a female form named after Chaslav.
The name has the same meaning: Cheslava.
Chernava - dark-haired, swarthy
The name has the same meaning: Chernavka. Surnames came from these names: Chernavin, Chernavkin.
Pike is a personified name of the animal world.
Yarilo - the sun.
Yarilo - God of fruits in the form of the sun. From this name came the surname: Yarilin.
Jaromir is a sunny world.
Yaropolk is the leader of the solar army.
Historical personality: Yaropolk I Svyatoslavich - Grand Duke of Kyiv.
Yaroslav - praising Yarila.
From this name came the surname: Yaroslavov. Historical personality: Yaroslav I Vladimirovich - Prince of Rostov, Prince of Novgorod, Grand Duke of Kyiv.
Yaroslav is a female form named after Yaroslav.
The ancient Slavs knew that the name greatly affects the fate of the child, so they took this seriously. Slavic male names most often consisted of two full-fledged words with a deep meaning, which served as a kind of amulet against all evil spirits. The pagans preferred to give their heirs two or more names to protect them from evil spirits. After the adoption of Christianity, children were also given not one name, but two. The first was used for interaction and contact with the outside world, the second was given at the baptism of the baby. He was kept secret and only his closest relatives knew him.
In ancient times, names for boys were chosen especially carefully, because sons always remained warriors, defenders, successors of the family, elders, bearers of strength, greatness, power and wisdom.
Nowadays, the choice of a name also needs to be taken seriously.
When choosing a name for your son, you must first try to “try on” it on a stranger, analyze all the associations that arise because of this. It is also advisable to carefully study all the interpretations and meanings of names.
Common names are too banal, and the baby is lost in the company of his peers, too rare - they attract too much attention to him.
The name should not be too rare, but not the most popular. For the most part, solid names are suitable for boys, since it will be difficult for them without a strong and assertive character in life.
The ancient Slavs most often gave the child a name at birth, and then during adolescence, when the main features of his personality were already clearly looming in the character of the young man. The name should emphasize these qualities. If a man performed great feats, he could be given another name that glorifies his great deeds.
Many names of Slavic origin are almost forgotten and generally disappeared from use, since after the adoption of Christianity they almost completely replaced their Greek and Jewish counterparts.
Whether it is worth giving a child such a rare name should be decided by the parents themselves, after weighing the pros and cons.
Some ancient names gained wide popularity due to the fact that the Slavs with that name were elevated to the rank of saints and canonized.
These names are quite popular in our time, moreover, they are very harmonious and have a good interpretation. Many of them are included in the tops of the most popular male names.
Such names today are exotic and unusual. It is unlikely that anyone will dare to name their child such an extravagant name.
Over time, many of them became the basis for surnames: Menshov, Tretyakov, Volkov, Zhdanov, Bazhenov, Bazhutin, Borshchev, Voronikhin, Vtorushin, Zaitsev, Orlov.
Despite the fact that the ancient Slavic male names are outdated, nevertheless, some parents call their sons them. AT recent times there is a resurgence of interest in old names, as modern ones have become very popular and too common, and parents do not want to name the child like everyone else. But in search rare name much wisdom needs to be shown.
