Slavic old Russian names. Old Slavic names and their meanings

Until the end of the tenth century, the Russian people had not yet adopted Christianity and worshiped several gods. Accordingly, Old Russian names for children were pagan. After the adoption of Christianity, a confrontation began between the usual and Christian names.

Naming

The most important rite in Christianity is baptism. After the birth of a child, he must be baptized and given the Orthodox name of a saint. Old Russian names are gradually being replaced by Christian ones.

But church names are not originally Russian in their origin. They went from ancient Greek, Hebrew, Roman languages. For a long time, the church in every possible way forbade names of ancient Russian origin. After all, they were pagan, and the state was Christian.

worldly name

Nevertheless, it is difficult to immediately re-educate the people, therefore, along with the name given at baptism, the usual old Russian names were also given to the babies. It turned out that the child had a church name and a so-called secular one. This name was given to the baby in a narrow family circle. Gradually, with the strengthening of the position of the church and the faith of people, household names turned into nicknames.

Several examples of such double names can be given. The boyar, who received the name Fedor at baptism, was called Doroga at home, or the prince, bearing the name Mikhailo, was called Svyatopolk in everyday life. Such examples are often found in old books or novels by Russian classics.

Names in pre-revolutionary Russia

In pre-revolutionary Russia, Old Russian names generally fell into disuse. Within a week after the birth, the parents were required to baptize the child and give him a name according to the church calendar.

But for babies from a wealthy, influential family, the name was chosen by the parents, depending on the euphony and their preferences. The church did not want to spoil relations with its benefactors and did not want to lose charitable contributions.

And when a baby from a poor family was baptized, the clergyman could choose a name from a church book, depending on the time of birth. The opinion of the parents might not even be taken into account, and the name did not always sound beautiful and harmonious.

There is an interesting fact related to the name and wealth of the family. Historians have established that by name it was possible to determine belonging to the estate. So, in peasant families, girls were often called Vasilisa, Fedosya, Fekla. Noble families never called their daughters that. Rich and ruling families gave their daughters such names as Elizabeth, Olga, Alexandra, Catherine. It was impossible to meet such names in peasant families.

Old Russian names and their meaning

As a rule, when you hear an old Russian name, you can understand what it means without translation.

Old Russian male names

• Here, for example, Svyatoslav. It is clear that the name is formed from the words "holy" and "glory".
• Vsevolod is a man who owns everything.
• Bogumil - it is immediately clear what kind of name it is. Child Bogumil - dear to God.
• Or Vsemil - means cute for everyone.

The names that the children received, depending on what they were in the family, were very interesting. For example, if a third son was born in the family, he was given the name Trajan. The first son was called the First, and the second - Vtorak.

Old Russian female names

With names for girls, too, almost always everything is clear.

• Just like the boy Bogumil, the girl was called Bogumila.
• Blessed is happy, and Bazhen is desired. By the way, now sometimes you can meet the name of Bazhen.
• Darina - given by God.
• Krasimira is the beauty of the world.

But not everything is so clear

For example, the name Ostromir. The association "sharp world" immediately arises. But it somehow does not fit in the understanding. Or the name Zhiroslav. It is clear that something glorifies. But what?

This is where a dictionary of the Old Russian language comes to the rescue. So, the word "fat" meant wealth and abundance. It is now clear that the name Zhiroslav means "glory to wealth."

The word "ostr" means "brave", therefore, Ostromir - "brave world". Although, of course, with the modern understanding it sounds a little strange.

1. Radomir;
2. Vladimir;
3. Ratimir;
4. Gostimir and many others.

Old Russian names are back

After the October Revolution, ancient Russian pagan names gradually began to return to everyday life. This is due to the fact that young parents wanted to move away from the Saints and give the baby a beautiful name.

But at the same time, the revolution and electrification made their changes - Vseslav, Jaromir, Ogneslav, Zarina and Liliana were now running through the streets.

Of course, the period of Soviet power made its own adjustments. Names associated with ideology have come into vogue, such as Turbine or Dazdraperma. But still, reason prevails - the Russian people want to return to their roots.

Children began to be born, who were given beautiful old Russian names. After all, it sounds beautiful when a girl's name is not Revolution, but Lyubava or Milica. Such names as Musa, Nelly, Rosalia, Svyatoslav and Jaromir became fashionable.

Of course, not all names have returned, many are unlikely to take root. Not every parent now wants to name a child, for example, Stoplight or Octopus. But still, for the most part, Old Russian names are very beautiful, and most importantly, it is clear to a Russian person what they mean. Without translation, it becomes clear that Vladlena is the sovereign, and Lubomira is the favorite of the world.

Name as a characteristic of a person

In ancient Russia, the name was given great importance. Parents tried to name the child in such a way as to highlight his belonging to the clan and family. Names could be given that determined any qualities desired for the child. Also, the name of a person determined his position in society.

In ancient times, a name could stick to a person even in adulthood. So, if a person had certain features of appearance, the name could personify them. One can easily guess what people with the names Kudryash, Mal, Chernysh were like.

Or these are the names that point to certain characteristic features: Clever, Good-natured, Silent, Brave.

As already mentioned above, depending on the number of children in the family, he was given a name: Pervyak or Tretiak, Elder, Menshak.

In literature, you can often find names indicating a profession. Especially popular names are Kozhemyak, Warrior and Peasant. After reading this, you might think that these are nicknames or nicknames. But people were actually called that, and this is confirmed by the documents available to historians. Although there was not much difference at that time in Russia between the name as such and the nickname.

But what about the girls?

Studying old Russian names, you can find a lot of nicknames for men. But with girls, things are somewhat different. Why?

It's all about the position of women in society. As soon as the girls do not fight for their rights, but always their influence on the life of the state is belittled. And accordingly, there are not many historically recorded facts of famous female names.

Old Russian female names as independently formed were very rare. As a rule, they came from men.

• Gorislav - Gorislav;
• Vladimir - Vladimir;
• Vladlen - Vladlena;
• Svyatoslav - Svyatoslav.

This is partly a fact that women were in some way deprived, girls gradually began to be given Christian names more often. If in the case of men there were often double names, for example, Svyatoslav-Nikola, then the girls had only one - Olga, Elizabeth, Anna.

In addition, over time, patronymics gradually begin to be produced on behalf of the father. At first, in order to determine belonging to the family, the child could be called Pantelei, Miroslav's son. Then the suffix "-ich" was added to the name. Such liberty was allowed at first only to noble people. But soon this tradition took root everywhere.

In modern society, it is no longer possible to do without a patronymic. Especially at ceremonial and official events, this is even a necessity. But at first such a privilege was given only to the upper class. Only after the abolition of serfdom was the ordinary peasant allowed to give and wear a patronymic.

Every name once invented by people carries a meaning. Old Russian female names are distinguished by their beauty and uniqueness, because they appeared in different periods of the long-suffering history of Ancient Russia. The wealth of female names was to the taste of modern parents, and many girls already have beautiful old names. Melodiousness and deep meaning attract not only Russians, but also other peoples.

It is impossible to find out the origin of absolutely all ancient names, but research does not stop. Names are a source of history and traditions, with their help you can learn about the life of your ancestors, their views, look at the world through their eyes. Names help contemporaries find out how their ancestors treated people.

It is even more difficult to study old Russian female names, because usually they had several meanings and interpretations. In different regions, one name could mean different phenomena and things. Therefore, today there are several versions for one name.

Names and traditions

In the old days, children were called names that characterized habits or appearance. It was an ancient tradition, because people have long believed that the name contains a fateful code. And so the names of the girls Krasava, Razumnitsa appeared.

It is worth noting that such a tradition was not only among the Slavs. The Indians and Chinese also named their children according to tradition. In India, they gave characteristic names, like Ayashi (small), Evoti (great). The Chinese tried to give the child a terrible name, because they believed that bad spirits could covet a beloved child, and if you call him almost insulting, the spirits will think that this child is not loved. This was more about boys, although girls were given strange names.

The Slavs attached great importance to the family and occupation, some names are even associated with the sequence of the birth of children. So Lydia would mean "first". The name Pervusha was popular.

The Slavs believed that the name is the key to the inner world and gave the girls two names. So there was a tradition to choose a name for people and for the family. The first was said to everyone, and the second was known only to the closest, and it kept a secret good meaning. The first was usually ugly and repulsive, but it allowed the truth to be protected from bad tongues.

The second name was given only at a certain age, when the teenager showed character. However, the tradition did not take root - usually the girl was the way her first name characterized her. The second name, due to not being used, lost its meaning.

Church calendars

After the adoption of Christianity, the names were entered into church calendars, and, as it were, they gave the child to the protection of the guardian angel. As you know, not all Slavs willingly accepted the customs of Christianity, therefore, for a long time, children, in parallel with Christian names, were given old pagan nicknames. Later, many of them became modern surnames.

However, the pressure of Christianity was great. Closer to the 17th century, many old Russian female names went out of use. They were replaced by the names of states that spread Christianity or were influential at that time - Byzantium, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Syria. Many names were transformed into the Russian manner, and, for example, instead of Avdotya, Evdokia turned out. Today, many would be surprised how their names sounded in the original.

Only the names of the saints remained unchanged. The ancient tradition of giving a child two names also took root in Russia, but the second name given at baptism was usually not used. The second name was often Greek.

The church list provides a large number of female names to choose from. Both believing Christians and atheists can choose names. Moreover, the calendar allows you to select a name by month and even birthday. To name a child according to the Saints means to give him protection from a saint revered on this day. There is another tradition, to choose a saint on the eighth day after birth. If there are no Saints on the birthday, then they choose the name of the saint honored on the fortieth day. It used to be on this day that a child was baptized.

It is also allowed to use a male name if there is no female name according to the Saints. Therefore, there are so many asexual names (Eugene, Alexandra, Yaroslav, Vyacheslav).

Types of Russian names

The Slavs definitely loved beautiful two-base names. For example, Svetozar, Miroslav, Lubomir, Dobrognev,. Often girls were called names that emphasized certain traits of their character. So the names Arina (calm), Dobrava (kind), Barbara (wild), Svetlana (bright), Arsenia (courageous) appeared. Since the Slavs revered the cult of animals and plants, many girls' names are taken from the world of flora and fauna. These are Azalea, Akulina, Pike.

There were names borrowed from the gods. The famous was considered the goddess of the morning dawn, Apollinaria - the goddess of the sun (about the ancient Greek god of the sun Apollo), the goddess of beauty and love Lada. Some native Russian names were modified participles (Bazhen). A separate group included names for princely children (Vyacheslav).

Today you can find Old Slavic names that actually had only a Slavic root. There were names that translated Greek and Roman.

It is impossible to compile a complete list of beautiful names of antiquity, but here are some of the most popular:

- summer.

- donating.

Agnes is chaste.

Vesta is the guardian of the hearth.

- the chosen one.

Bela is beautiful.

Ada is decorating.

- serene.

Bogdana - given by God.

Agnia is immaculate.

Dobrava is good.

- reigning.

Beatrice - blessing.

Eupraxia is a virtue.

Casimira - showing the world.

Ariadne is sleeping.

- protector.

Joy is joy.

Svetlana is bright.

Milana is cute.

Reward - Reward.

Dove is meek.

Mstislav - revenge and glory.

Lyubomila - love and peace.

- cold.

Ladoslava is fine.

Loving wisdom is loving wisdom.

The fire control is bright.

Arrow is an arrow.

Young is young.

Snow White - Snow White.

Milonega is sweet and gentle.

Diva is divine.

Domoslava - glorifying the house.

Chaslava - looking forward to glory.

Radmila is a sweet joy.

Slavunya - glorifying.

Lyubogneva - loving to be angry.

Rusana - blond.

Delight is sweet.

Beauty is beautiful.

Goodness - doing good.

Vesnyan - spring.

Zhdana - desired.

Jaromila is dear to Yarlu.

In the 19th century, many old Russian names were forgotten. Russian versions of foreign names came into use:

- someone else's.

- comforting.

Ursula is curious.

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 plant world (Pike, Ruff, Hare, Wolf, Eagle, Nut, Borsch)
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 are 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 is a 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 personality: Fornication - governor 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 of 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 fame.
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.
The common name has the same meaning: 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 bright.
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.

People have always been careful about choosing a name, because this is an energy-information program that is set from birth and accompanies a person throughout his life. The character and fate of not only its bearer, but the whole country depends on the name. After all, the more people have strong and "good" names, the stronger the country.

Russia was famous for its people, nowhere were there so many heroes, and today we propose to recall and consider the forgotten male names. Almost all of them have disappeared into oblivion. When the baptism of Holy Russia took place, they were replaced by Greek, Jewish, Roman and other names of alien origin.

Why are the old names forgotten?

At the baptism of Russia, faith also changed; the pagan gods were replaced by the one God for all people. Until the moment of baptism, many people were named after the pagan rulers, so, for example, the name Jaromir happened, and it consists of two parts - the name of the god Yarilo plus the world. Changing faith, people wanted to completely eradicate the old deities, erase them from memory, so they even changed their names. Bogatyrs and sorcerers were forcibly baptized and called them as the new Christian faith prescribed.

Male Slavic names and their meanings have almost been completely forgotten. Many parents mistakenly believe that they call their children old, forgotten, but still real Slavic names. For example, the same Ivan is a name known from many fairy tales, which is considered Russian. Yes, it is Russian, but not Slavic, and came from John, a Jewish name, and appeared after baptism.

Many more can be attributed to such "erroneous" names, for example, Matvey, Zakhar, Luke, Daniel. An overview of male Slavic names and their meanings is in the further content of the article. We will consider the most "strong" and beautiful, and future parents will be able to pick up a real Old Slavic name from the list.

How to recognize?

Male Slavic names were selected with particular care, and their meanings carried a sacred meaning. You can recognize such a name, and very simply. For example, the name Casimir is Slavic. It consists of "seems" or "to show" and "world", that is, "showing the world." But Parnassus - a name that is considered Slavic, is not such, since no sense is caught by the ear.

It is also worth noting that the sound "a" was very rarely used in Ancient Russia when criticizing a baby. More often they chose softer ones - "i", "e", "I".

Most often, male Slavic names consisted of two bases, and their meanings were immediately clear. The first part was the main one and was given at birth. The second part was added when the child grew up to a certain age, and it symbolized merit, a sphere of influence, or some object. Smerds, that is, people who are insolvent, powerless, were left without the second part of the name.

How were children named in Russia?

Men's and were chosen by parents and reflected the type of employment. For example, peasants who were engaged in farming, fishing and hunting named children without any special tricks, and their sons were called Hare, Catfish, Pike. It is from peasant names that many surnames originated.

Often, from birth, the baby was named so that he would not be jinxed - the name was the complete opposite of appearance, character and mental abilities. Thus, the boys were called Fools, Neglyady, Spite, Nekrasami and other ugly names. P

Later, when the guy was transferred to the upbringing of men, he was already named so that the name reflected the essence of the person. Future governors became Yaropolks, Dobrognevs and Ratibors. Hunters were given the names Brave, Stoyan, Eagle, Wolf and others like that. The particle "holy" was added to future clergy, hence the name Svyatoslav - the real, ancient Slavic.

Often in families, children were called by the name-number by which they were born. There were usually many children, so parents did not bother with the choice. This is how Pervushi, Vtoraki, Tretiaki, Osmins and others appeared. Over time, the name changed to a two-part one, but family members continued to call the person as they were called at birth.

Terrible Slavs

It was male Slavic names that played a big role, and their meanings fully revealed the essence of the character. If a boy was strong, grew and strong by the age of seven, he was transferred to a squad for education. And there the boy was already named, based on his qualities. For example, Dubynya is strong and powerful, like an oak tree. Gorislav is steadfast as a mountain, but at the same time a nice guy! Dobrognev is angry, but in the name of good, that is, he will strike all enemies for the sake of his homeland. Winter is prudent, persistent and cold. Mstislav - famous for his revenge.

Boys with disabilities

If a child with physical disabilities was born in the family, then he was called the same as ordinary children, that is, a name that would not jinx it, but it already reflected the essence. For example, Nevzor - blind, blind, Koschey - skinny, Nekras - ugly, ugly. When the child grew up, his name also changed. Usually, boys with disabilities grew up into kind, filled with love for everything guys. This is how Bogomils appeared - dear to the gods, Peaceful - loving everyone, peaceful, Blessings - famous for their kindness, Sestromils and Bratomiras - loved by brothers and sisters (that is, by all people).

Names that have come down to us

There are still popular male Slavic names today, and many are interested in their meanings. The list is small, but everyone has at least one acquaintance with such a name as Vladimir, Vsevolod, Vladislav. They have come down to us, since such names were worn by rulers, representatives of rich and noble families, governors. Less popular today are Wenceslav, Borislav and Borimir.

Examples from fairy tales

Some male and female names and their meaning existed even after the baptism of Russia. These are fake names that were given to babies in order to ward off misfortune, evil forces and the evil eye from them. You can remember from the fairy tales such heroes as Ivan the Fool, Koschey, the Unsmiling Princess. Even in a literary work, the ancient Slavic name-dummy has been preserved - Mazai, that is, smeared.

Beautiful male Slavic names and their meanings: a list

Today, Slavic names are gaining more and more popularity. Returning to one's roots plays an important role in cultural self-determination. Of course, we are not talking about a complete rejection of the names we are used to, just among the ancient and forgotten there are many beautiful ones:

• Borislav - struggle, glory;
• Bogdan - given (donated) by the gods;
• Burislav - like a storm, indestructible;
• Veleslav - great, glorious;
• Vsevolod - owning everything;
• Dobrynya - kind;
• Zlatan, Zlatodan - precious;
• Mstislav - irreconcilable, glory, revenge;
• Ratmir - protecting the world;
• Svetoslav, Svetozar - bright, illuminating the world;
• Svyatopolk (Svetopolk) - commander;
• Svyatogor - holy, mighty, powerful;
• Tikhomir - calm;
• Yaroslav - glorious, bright;
• Yaropolk is a formidable commander, warrior.

Choosing a son's name is a difficult task for all parents. After all, the name will remain with the child for life, it will be his reflection. Therefore, the issue of a name for a boy must be taken seriously. At the moment, there are names of various origins in the world - Italian names, Kazakh, Greek, Old Russian names of boys and girls. If you decide to give your son an old Russian name, then our article is just for you.

It should be noted that among the old Russian names there are a huge number of beautiful and sonorous names, and if they are used correctly, you can significantly influence the fate of the child, that is, in the process of education, strengthen positive traits in the character of the child and develop good qualities in him. Among the old Russian names, princely names are in special demand. As a rule, men with such names as Vladimir, Vsevolod, Svyatoslav. The name Yaroslav gives the child a strong masculine character and charisma. There are also good old Russian names for boys, the owners of which were not princes, but were worthy men. For example, the name Bogdan (given by God). A boy named Bogdan will be a calm person who knows his own worth, adherence to principles and stubbornness are the bright features of Bogdan. Boriss (wrestlers) are smart, achieve great success, scrupulous, with a sense of humor. And there are many such old Russian bright and meaningful names.

Old Russian boy names:

Bogumil - dear to God

Krasimir - the beauty of the world

Budislav - be glorious!

Krasislav - the beauty of glory

Boleslav - glorifying

love - favorite

Belogor - from the white mountains

Ludimir - bring peace to people

Beloyar - furious

Lubomil - beloved

Bazhen - divine

Lubomir - loving peace and peace

Bueslav - stork

Luborad - pleasing with love

Budimil - be nice!

Lyuboslav - glorifying love

Bogolep - divine

Ladislav - glorifying beauty

Bratislav - brother, friend of glory

Ladislav - glorifying people

Belimir - white, clean

Lubodron - beloved, dear

Bogumir - bring peace to God!

Lucheslav - in a ray of glory

Borislav - stormy glory

Lyubodar - giving love

Volodar - giving freedom

Ladimir - peaceful

Vitoslav - the glory of life

Peaceful - loving world

Vlastislav - who owns the world

Milava - sweet, kind

Vladimir - who owns the world

Young - young

Vyacheslav - glorifying advice

Mirodar - giving peace

Venislav - crowned with glory

Milan - sweet, kind

World - worldwide

Myslemir - thinking about the world

Vseslav - famous

Moguta - powerful, mighty

Vysheslav - famous; all glory

Miloslav - dear glory

Vlastimir - rule the world

Mladen - young

Vsemil - dear to everyone

Milorad - dear, kind

Verislav - faithful

Hope - hope expectation

Vojislav - glorious warrior

Negomir - gentle and peaceful

Vadim - called, invited

Found - found

Vladislav - owner of fame

Neroslav - fastening glory

Vadislav - called

Witty - sharp-minded

Gleb - sweet, affectionate

Ocheslav - desperate glory

Gradibor - creating force

Oleg - light, fast

Gorislav - glorifying high light

Wonderful - wonderful

Gorisvet - high light

Peresvet - bright

Gostislav - ready glory

Putislav - the path of glory

Gradimir - creator of the world

Premislav - take glory!

Gift - gift to the world

Pervoslav - ahead of glory

Drogoslav - dear glory

Ratislav - military glory

Dobrava - dobreeding, carrying

Radimil - sweet joy

Daroslav - giving the word

Radey - joy, joyful

Act - acting, active

Ratibor - the chosen warrior

Daromir - giving peace

Radibor - chosen from joyful

Dobran - giving good

Ruslav - fair-haired

Daren is a gift to the world

Radislav - rejoicing in glory

Given - given by God

Radim - sweet joy

Drogorad - dear joy

Ratmir - advocating for the world

Drogomir - dear world

Radosvet - the light of joy

Danko - luminous, day

Rusimir - Russian world

Divislav - in the radiance of the word

Radimir - caring about the world

Daniyar - given to shine

Radovlad - own joy

Dobrolyub - loving good

Svetovid - light, holy

Danislav - giving glory

Svetozar - illuminated by light

Daromysl - thinking, thinking

Holy fighter, warrior

Dragoljub - kind, beloved

Svyatomir - holy world

Dobroslav - glorifying goodness

Svetovik - light

Dragovit - appreciating life

Svyatorad - holy joy

Damir - who gave the world

Tikhoslav - quiet glory

Yeseny - clear sky

Trajan - third son

desired - desired

Die - peace, appeasement

Zhelislav - desired glory

Tenderness - tenderness

Zhdanimir - the waiting world

Delight - Delight

Zhiteslav - glorifying life

Hranimir - save the world

Zlatoslav - golden glory

Hvalimir - glorify the world

Zlatozar - with a clear eye

Khvalislav - praise glory

Zvenislav - ringing with glory

Khranislav - keep the glory

Zalazar - because of the azure

Tsvetimir - be the color of the world

Zelislav - very nice

Chudomil - sweet miracle

Zdanimir - creator of the world

Chestimir - honor of the world

Zvenimir - calling to the world

Chestislav - honor the glory

Dawn - rising light

Chtislav - honor the glory

Izheslav - be with glory!

Shchaslav - happy

Igor - militant

Jaromir - be furious in the world

Ivar - tree of life

Yaroslav - shining with glory

Idan - walking, overcoming the path

Yaromil is a nice man

Ivan - to be born, to be born

Yaropolk - furiously ganged up

Krasibor - chosen from the beautiful

Yanislav - glorious