Slavic male names alphabetically. The history of ancient Russian female names

30.09.2019

The name for each person is of great importance, it carries all the love of parents and leaves an imprint on the formation of the character of the child. The ancient Slavs most often gave names consisting of two words, they invested deep meaning, the same name could serve as a talisman. After acceptance Christian faith, the first name served to interact with people around, and the second name was given at the baptism of the baby, and it was secret. The baptismal name was known only to parents, godparents and the person himself, it protected its owner from the influence and suggestion of evil. All names were selected based on the sex of the baby, so there are old Russian names for men and women, in fact, as elsewhere. It is not possible to cover the entire list of names in one article, so in this article we will consider the Old Russian names of boys. Let's first figure out what the name meant for the Slavs and how it was chosen.

When people began to unite in groups, for example, tribes or communities, they realized that it is much easier to exist in a company, and not alone. Each group of people has always had a leader, and he had to properly build the life of the tribe. But there was a difficulty in interacting with an individual member of society, and not with the whole group. ancient man began to call out to the other according to some noticeable features of appearance, whether it be hair color or the presence of a beard, according to character traits or special skills. That's how the names came about. Later, surnames began to appear on the same principles as mena. For example, a family lives where blacksmithing is the predominant activity, others called them blacksmiths, then blacksmiths were transformed into Kuznetsovs, and so the surname was passed from generation to generation.

The pagans tried to call children by names that personified any desirable qualities in a child. It was believed that giving the child a name with certain value and qualities, a person will be endowed with them in the future. The name for boys was especially carefully chosen, because boys have always been more desirable than girls, they are the successors of the clan, bearers of strength and wisdom, future heads of the family and leaders of the tribe. Old Slavonic names for boys were thought out with special care. Old Russian male names were often derived from the names of animals in order to endow their carrier with the qualities of this animal. For example, the names Aliter (Uzbek name), Babar (India) and our Russian - Lev. I think that it will not be difficult to guess from the name of which animal this name came from. Or the well-known wolf and its derivatives: Wolf, Wolf, Wolfgang and others.

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Names were also formed from the names of plants or the names of ancient gods and goddesses. Names formed from participles, such as Zhdan, Khoten and others, were very common.

First, Old Russian male names were invented, and from them the female form of the name was already formed. For example, Vladimir female form named after Vladimir, Mstislav - the female form named after Mstislav, etc. Slavic male names were endowed with great power, full list which are very difficult to find, only a few have reached modern man. But, in fact, by the way the Old Slavonic male names were, one can judge the way of life of the people in Ancient Russia and about what was important for the Slavs in those days. Names are a huge layer of history for studying the life, culture, religion and standard of living of our ancestors. Later in the era of the USSR, the names will include brief Soviet slogans and the names / surnames of the leaders of the people.

Slavic names for boys and their meaning

The pagans gave their children two names to protect them from evil spirits. Often the first name was the name by birth number, for example, Elder or Menshak. AT adolescence the child received a life name according to his character traits. After the adoption of Christianity, parents continued to give their children two and a name, and the second one also protected him from evil. But true name it was considered the second, given at the baptism of the baby, the name known to God and the guardian angel. Often, early Christians named their children after church calendar, named after the saint, born in the same child with the baby.

Ancient Russian male names before the baptism of Russia.

Agnes - fiery, light
Bayan - the keeper of antiquity
Blagomir - bringing good to the world
Bogovad - the knower of the gods
Goddess - pleasing to the gods
Bratislava - brother of glory
Budimil - be nice
Bueslav - stork
Belogor - from the white mountains
Beloyar - furious
Vsemil - dear to everyone
Vyacheslav - glorifying advice
Venislav - crowned with glory
Volodar - giving will
Gradimir - looking at the world
Gorisvet - high light
Dobrynya - kind
Act - active
Dan - over given
Daromir - giving peace
Daniyar - given to shine
Daromysl - thinking
Zhdanimir - the waiting world
Zhdan - long-awaited
desired - desired
Dawn - rising light
Zvenimir - calling for peace
Zdanimir - creator of the world
Idan - walking
Ivar - Tree of Life
Krasibor - chosen from the beautiful
Ladislav - glorifying beauty
Lyudimir - bringing peace to people
Luborad - pleasing with love
love - favorite
Lubodrone - dear
Ljubogost - hospitable
Milan is cute
young - young
Peaceful - loving world
Moguta - powerful
Mirodar - giving peace
Negomir - gentle and peaceful
found - found
Witty - sharp-minded
Ocheslav - glory to the father
Peresvet - bright
Premislav - take glory
Putislav - the path of glory
Raday - joyful
Ratibor - the chosen warrior
Svyatomir - holy world
Saint - light
Saint - warrior
Die - appeasement
Hvalimir - glorify the world
Chestimir - the honor of the world
Jaromil - cute
Yanislav - glorious

And various variations of names derived from the names of animals, such as Falcon, Nightingale, Thrush, Wolf, Owl and others. Names by features: Ghoul, Resentment, Strongman, etc. Appearance names: Oko, Volos, Thin, Devil, Chernomys, etc.

Ancient Russian names of men after the adoption of Christianity:

Habakkuk - the love of God
Alexy - defender
Alpheus - change
Adam is the first man
Bogdan - given by God
Boris is a fighter
Bronislav is a glorious defender
Vladimir - who owns the world
Vladislav - owner of glory
Vsevolod - possessing all
Vyacheslav - great, glorious
Gorislav - blazing glory
David is long awaited
Yeremey - crowned by God
Elisha - the savior of the living
Zakhar - God remembers
Jacob is the second born of the twins
Izyaslav - who achieved glory
Luke - light
Makar - happy
Mstislav - gloriously takes revenge
Nathan - God gave
Nahum - sedative
Oleg - holy, sacred
Rostislav - growing glory
Stanislav is the most glorious
Timothy - God-fearing
Yang - given by God
Yaroslav - strong, glorious

After the baptism of Russia, boys were often called the names of saints. Since the first Christians were Jews, the Slavs began to borrow Jewish names, and now these names are already considered primordially Slavic, although this is not entirely true.

Despite the fact that the old Russian names for boys are already outdated, they are gradually coming back into fashion, as modern names have become very frequent and begin to bore young parents. Each person wants to name their child as no one called, so that their baby is different from the others, so there is a return to the old, but not forgotten, names.

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 unkind. 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 by human qualities(Brave, Stoyan)

5) And the main group of names - two-basic (Svyatoslav, Dobrozhir, Tikhomir, Ratibor, Yaropolk, Gostomysl, Velimud, 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 in themselves significant part cultures 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 names 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.

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 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 unkind. 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)

Example: Svyatoslav: Holy + sha = Holy.

The purpose of this section 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 wondering unusual name they say: "They couldn't call me Ira or Katya in Russian" - No comments.

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

LIST OF SLAVIC NAMES

Bazhen - desired child, desired.

The names 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.

Beloslav - female form named after Beloslav.

Short name: Belyan

Berimir - caring about the world.

Berislav - taking glory, taking care of glory.

Berislav - female form named after Berislav.

Blagoslav - glorifying kindness.

blagoslav - female form named after Blagoslav.

Abbreviated names: Blaga, Blagana, Blagina.

Fornication - dissolute, uncouth.

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

Bogdan - child given by God.

The name has the same meaning: Bozhko. Surnames arose from these names: Bogdanin, Bogdanov, Bogdashkin, Bozhkov.

Bogdan - female form named after Bogdan.

Short name: Goddess.

Bogolyub - loving God.

From this name arose the surname: Bogolyubov.

Bogomil - Dear God.

The name has the same meaning: Bogumil.

Bozhidar - gifted by God.

Bozhidara - female form named after Bozhidar.

Boleslav - famous.

Historical figure: Boleslav I - Polish king.

Boleslav - female form named after Boleslav.

Borimir - fighter for peace, peacemaker.

Borislav - 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 - female form named after Borislav.

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

In the literal translation: Borscht is the tops of plants. From this name came the surname Borshchev.

Boyan - teller.

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 - female form named after Boyan.

Bratislava - From BRATI - to fight and GLORY - to praise.

Bratislava - female form named after Bratislav.

Bronislav - protector of glory, protector of glory.

The name has the same meaning: Branislav. Short name: Armor.

Bronislava - female form named after Bronislav.

Bryachislav - from BRYACHI - rattling and GLORY - praise

Historical personality: Bryachislav Izyaslavich - Prince of Polotsk.

Budimir - peacekeeper.

From this name came the surnames: Budilov, Budischev.

Velimir - Big world.

Velimira - female form named after Velimir.

Velimudr - knowledgeable.

Velislav - great glory, most glorious.

Velislava - female form named after Velislav.

Abbreviated names: Vela, Velika, Velichka.

Wenceslas - dedicated to glory, crowned with glory.

Wenceslas - female form named Wenceslas.

Faith - Faith, faithful.

Veselin - Cheerful, cheerful.

Veselina - female form named after Veselin.

The name has the same meaning: Vesela.

Vladimir - owning 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 - female form named after Vladimir.

Vladislav - possessing glory.

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

Vladislav - female form named after Vladislav.

Short name: Vlad.

Vojislav - 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 - female form named after Vojislav.

Wolf

From this name came the surname: Volkov.

Crow -

From this name came the surnames: Voronikhin, Voronov.

Vorotislav - returning glory.

Vsevolod - the ruler of the people, who owns everything.

From this name came the surnames: Vsevolodov, Vsevolozhsky. Historical personality: Vsevolod I Yaroslavich - Prince of Pereyaslavsky, Chernigov, Grand Duke of Kyiv.

Vsemil - loved by everyone.

Vsemila - female form named after Vsemil.

Vseslav - all-glorious, 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 - female form named after Vseslav.

Tuesday 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 - a legendary person: Vyachko is the progenitor of the Vyatichi.

Godoslav - The name has the same meaning: Godlove. Historical person: Godoslav - prince of the Bodrich-rarogs.

Golub - meek.

From this name came the surnames: Golubin, Golubushkin

much - skilful, capable.

From this name came the surname Gorazdov.

Gorislav - fiery, burning in glory.

Gorislava - female form named after Gorislav.

Gorynya- similar to grief, 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 - guardian of glory.

Gradislava - female form named after Gradislav.

Granislav - improving fame.

Granislava - female form named after Granislav.

Gremislav - famous.

Gudislav - the famous musician, trumpeting fame.

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

Daren - donated.

Darena - the female form of the name Daren.

The names have the same meaning: Darina, Dara.

Nine 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 - female form named after Dobromil.

Dobromir - kind and peaceful.

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

Dobromir - female form named after Dobromir.

dobromysl - 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 - dearer than the world.

Dragomir - female form named after Dragomir.

Dubynya - like an 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.

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

From this name came the surname: Zhavoronkov.

Zhdan - the long-awaited child.

From this name came the surname: Zhdanov.

Zhdana - female form named after Zhdan.

Zhiznomir - living in the world.

Zhirovit

Zhiroslav

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

From this name came the surname: Zaitsev.

Zvenislav - announcing glory.

Winter - severe, merciless.

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

Zlatomir - the golden world.

Goldenflower - golden color.

Short name: Zlata.

malice

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.

Spark - female form named after Iskren.

Istislav - glorifying the truth.

Languor - languishing (possibly associated with difficult childbirth).

From this name came the surnames: Istomin, Istomov.

Casimir - showing the world.

Casimir - female form named after Casimir.

Koschei- thin, bony.

From this name came the surnames: Koshcheev, Kashchenko.

Krasimir - beautiful and peaceful

Krasimira - female form named after Krasimir.

Short name: Beauty.

kriv - one of the "negative" names.

From these names came the surname: Krivov.

Lada - beloved, dear.

Name Slavic Goddess love, beauty and marriage.

Ladimir - getting along with the world.

Ladislav - glorifying Lada (love).

Swan

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 - luminous beam.

We love - favourite.

From this name came the surname: Lyubimov.

Love - darling.

The name has the same meaning: Lyubava. Surnames originated from these names: Lyubavin, Lyubimtsev, Lyubavin, Lyubin, Lyubushin, Lyubimin.

Lyubomila - beloved, dear.

Lubomir - loving world.

Lubomir - female form named after Lubomir.

lunatic - loving to think.

Lyuboslav - loving glory.

Ludmil - cute people.

Ludmila - female form named after Lyudmil.

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 - 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 - cute.

The name has the same meaning: Milen. Surnames originated from these names: Milanov, Milenov.

Milan - Feminine form named after 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 - cute and joyful.

From this name came the surname: Miloradovich.

Miloslav - nicely glorifying.

Short name: Miloneg.

Miloslava - female form named after Miloslav.

Mirolyub - peaceful.

From this name came the surname: Mirolyubov.

Miroslav - glorifying the world.

Miroslava - female form named after Miroslav.

Molchan - taciturn, silent.

From this name came the surname: Molchanov.

Mstislav - glorifying revenge.

Historical personality: Mstislav Vladimirovich - Prince Tmutorakansky, Grand Duke of Kyiv.

Mstislav - female form named after Mstislav.

Hope - hope.

The name has the same meaning: Hope.

Nevzor - one of the "negative" names.

From this name came the surname Nevzorov.

Nekras - one of the "negative" names.

From this name came the surname: Nekrasov.

Nekras - female form named after Nekras.

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

From this name came the surname: Orlov.

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 has the same meaning. Historical person: 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 - glorifying reasonably.

The name has the same meaning: Putyata. Surnames came from these names: Putilov, Putilin, Putin, Putyatin. Historical personality: Putyata - Kyiv governor.

Radigost - taking care of 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 - female form named after Radimir.

The name has the same meaning: Radomira.

Radislav - caring about fame.

The name has the same meaning: Radoslav.

Radislava - the female form of Imney Radislav.

Radmila - caring and sweet.

Radosveta - sanctifying joy.

Joy - joy happiness.

The name has the same meaning: Rada.

Razumnik - prudent, prudent.

From this name came the surname: Razin. Historical personality: Razumnik is a student of Cyril and Methodius.

Ratibor - defender.

Ratmir - protector of the world.

Rodislav - glorifying kind.

Rostislav - rising fame

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

Rostislav - female form named after Rostislav.

Sbyslava

Svetislav - glorifying light.

The name has the same meaning: Svetoslav.

Svetislava - female form named after Svetislav.

Svetlan - bright, pure soul.

Svetlana - female form named after Svetlana.

Svetovid - seeing light, clairvoyant.

The name has the same meaning: Sventovid. The name of the West Slavic God.

Svetozar - illuminating with light.

Svetozara - female form named after Svetozar.

The name has the same meaning: Svetlozara.

Svyatogor - indestructible holiness.

Legendary personality: Svyatogor is an epic hero.

Svyatopolk - 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 - peaceful.

Nightingale - personified name of the animal world.

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

catfish - personified name of the animal world.

Snezhana - white-haired, cold.

Stanimir - establishing the world.

Stanimira - female form named after Stanimir.

Stanislav - establishing glory.

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

Stanislav - female form named after Stanislav.

Stoyan - 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.

Createmir - creating the world.

Tikhomir - quiet and peaceful.

From this name came the surname: Tikhomirov.

Tikhomir - female form named after Tikhomir.

Tour - personified name of the animal world.

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

brave - brave.

Chaslav - teasing glory.

Chaslava - female form named 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 - personified name of the animal world.

Yarilo - sun.

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

Jaromir - solar world.

Yaropolk - leader of the solar army.

Historical personality: Yaropolk I Svyatoslavich - Grand Duke of Kyiv.

Yaroslav - glorifying Yarila.

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

Yaroslav - female form named after Yaroslav

At any cultural tradition names are the most significant carrier of information about the development of the people. Names of Slavic origin, for example, have practically disappeared from everyday life. They were replaced by Greek, Roman, Jewish and other names, which are inherently alien to the descendants of the ancient Russians. This happened immediately after Russia adopted Christianity.

The names of pagan gods, which at that time they wanted to eradicate not only from the everyday cultural life of the people, but also from their thoughts, were often part of male names. An example of this is the ancient Slavic name Jaromir (Yarilo + world). The Magi and heroes, who bore the names of the original Slavic, were baptized with a snare and called them, as the Christian faith prescribes.

Russian and Slavic names: what's the difference?

In the last decade, many parents have begun to call their children Slavic names. However, few people understand that the same Ivan (a Slavic name, it would seem) has nothing to do with Ancient Russia. This name came to us along with baptism, and it came from the Hebrew "John." This also includes the popular recent times the names Zakhar, Matvey, Daniel and Yegor. If you take a closer look at such names, you can find their analogies in other cultures. For example, Luke in English is pronounced like Luke, Daniel - like Daniel. The same Matvey has overseas analogues (Matthew).

If we recall that Slavic, that is, pagan names at one time tried to eradicate forever, then we can conclude that they cannot have analogues in other cultures, because at that time (1st century AD) the assimilation of peoples did not reach large scales . So, how to recognize the ancient Slavic name? How to distinguish it from the biblical names forcibly instilled in the Slavs? Let's find out about it right now.

What names can be considered primordially Slavic

Almost all male Slavic names have features by which they can be distinguished from alien ones. The presence in them of a part of the word is exclusively Slavic origin and is that sign. The Slavic names of boys have always carried a sacred meaning, so the combination of their components was not just a set of words for the sake of harmony. It is also noted that the sound "A" among the Slavs was used very rarely, especially in proper names. Most often, it was replaced with softer sounds "I", "I" and "E".

As an example, let's give two names, one of which many consider Slavic: Casimir and Parnassus. If you pay close attention to their components, it is clear that Casimir was formed from two words: “show”, “seems” and “world”, which means “showing the world”. But the name Parnassus can be disassembled for a long time, peering intently at the combination of letters and listening to the sequence of sounds. Even if we assume that it is based on such concepts as “steam” and “us”, such a combination does not give any semantic content.

Slavic names for men with two bases

Another noticeable feature by which male Slavic names can be identified is two stems. One part indicated qualities (glory, strength, power, power, and so on). But the second part symbolized the subject or sphere of their influence (the world, everything, good, army, gods, etc.). By the way, double names received boys who had reached a certain age, and before that they had the right to have a family, simple name. One-component names were also left to smerds - representatives of the poor class in Russia. It is worth talking about the procedure for naming boys and men among the Slavs in more detail, since there were many subtleties in this matter.

How names were given in Russia

As mentioned earlier, the Slavic names of boys carried a special meaning and were the key to the essence of man. In order to prevent the baby from being “spoiled” (jinx it, etc.), at birth he was given a false name. As a rule, it was ugly or characterized the boy not with better side. The list of Slavic male names of this group includes Kriv, Malice, Nekras, Durnik or Fool.

When the child grew up and men began to take care of him, he was given a new name that reflected the character of the boy and suited his main purpose. It was also believed that such names endowed a man with certain qualities. Future warriors (warriors, heroes) were most often called compound names: Ratibor, Yaropolk, Dobrognev. The hunters were given names such as the Brave, Stoyan, or even called the Wolf, the Eagle, etc. The future clergymen, and often the warriors, were called names with the particle “holy”. These include the newly popular Slavic name Svyatoslav. Farmers and livestock breeders got simpler names: Tishilo, Putyata, Yarilka or Tikhomir. Often, the Slavs gave a middle name to boys, depending on the order of their birth.

There was no system of inheritance of names adopted by other peoples among the Slavs. Therefore, there were no generic names until the adoption of Christianity. But even after that, for several centuries, even noble ruling families did not practice naming boys in honor of grandfathers and fathers.

Slavic names borrowed from animals and plants

At present, few people want to give male Slavic names formed from the names of animals and plants to their son, since they sound at least strange. The fact is that the peasants (namely, they most often called their children that) did not modify the names of animals in any way. The sons in this case were called Hares, Ruffs, Pikes, Catfish and Nuts. These Russian (Slavic) names gave the world the names of Zaitsev, Shchukin and Ershov.

What number was born: ordinal names

This group of names is not as numerous and varied as others. Despite the fact that there were many children in Slavic families, not all descendants were born boys, and therefore the calculation was carried out up to a maximum of the tenth son. The eldest heir was usually called Pervak or Pervush, the next - Vtorak, followed by Tretiak, Chetverik, Osmin, etc. According to studies, ordinal names were often given to children at birth, and then replaced by a new, characteristic two-part name. Nevertheless, in the family of an already matured man, they continued to call the ordinal name. Exist in modern Russia and surnames derived from them: Tretyakov, for example.

Terrible Slavic names

In Russia, as in any other state of that time, there were military units. If a boy after seven years was distinguished by strength, tall or endurance, he was sent to be raised by combatants. The names were given to them taking into account their purpose and contained information about the invincibility of the body, the severity and steadfastness of the warrior's spirit. Just like Greek, Slavic names of this category have such meanings as “stone”, “rock”.

An example is the names Dubynya (strong as an oak), Gorislav (glorious and at the same time mighty as a mountain), Gorynya and Svyatogor. Such names as Mstislav (glorious for his revenge), Zima (severe, cold and prudent) and Dobrognev (anger for the sake of good) were considered especially formidable.

O constant readiness to defend the life of their people, the names with the particle "bude", "pako" and "howl" spoke. As an example, we can cite the long-forgotten Slavic names Pakoslav and Budeva.

Male Slavic names for the glory of the gods

In the families of Slavic clergy (Magi), children, as a rule, followed in the footsteps of their father, that is, they continued his Vedic path to spiritual cooperation with higher powers. Their names most often contain the particles "glory", "light", "wise" and "love". By the way, it was this group of names that was the most extensive and diverse, because you can love and praise anyone a natural phenomenon, gods and aspects of everyday life.

These names include Bogoslav (praising God), Jaromir (the world belonging to Yarilo, the god of the sun), Velimudr (possessing great wisdom), Lubomir (loving the world), Svetozar (illuminating with light). This also includes such names as Lubomysl (loving to think), Bogomysl (thinking of God), Dobroslav (glorifying good), and many others.

What did the Slavs call boys with disabilities

If a boy with physical disabilities (lame, humpbacked) was born in a Slavic family, at first he was given the usual, “family” name: Nevzor (not seeing others), Nekras and Koschei (skinny, bony). Upon reaching the age of seven, they called him a new name, reflecting the state. As a rule, boys with disabilities and congenital physical disabilities grew up modest, docile, spiritually rich people. It was these qualities that were reflected in their names. Also, the Slavs tried to give inferior young men names that could empower them. They consisted of particles "god", "sweet", "love", "brother" and "sister".

Examples of such names: Blagoslav (glorifying goodness, kindness), Bogomil (sweet for God), Lubomil, Bratomil and Sestromil (sweet for brothers and sisters), Gostemil (sweet for guests) and Krasimir (beautiful and peaceful). Thus, the Slavs compensated for the physical shortcomings of the child, turning them into spiritual, mental virtues.

However, it happened that a completely healthy man in the physical sense was changed to a negative name. An example of this is the name Fornication (unlucky, dissolute, fornicator) and Malice or Zlyda (evil).

Slavic names of rulers, governor and other nobility

Since the ruling strata of the population owned some benefits, the main feature of their names is the particles “hold”, “hold” and “led”. The formation of such names could not take place without such particles as "peace" and "glory". Since it was these names that were most often mentioned in various historical sources, several dozen of their variations have survived to this day.

Some of the most popular Slavic names are: Vladimir, Vladislav, Vsevolod, Vseslav and Izyaslav. Until now, they are in demand, and they are called sons. Slightly less known, and therefore common, are such names as Velislav, Berislav, Berimir and Borimir, Mecheslav, Wenceslav and Velimir. Governors and famous warriors who were granted principalities or volosts most often bore names with the particle "regiment". Here it is worth remembering the legendary Slavic warriors Svyatopolk and Yaropolk.

Fake names and nicknames among the Slavs

In addition to the names of the Slavs, it was the norm to give boys nicknames. They did this for several reasons. Firstly, with the help of nicknames, they hoped to ward off evil from the baby. Children's nicknames, or decoy names, as mentioned at the beginning of the article, carried negative meaning. At that time, people believed that evil people or the spirits will not covet Nekras, the Fool or Kriv. This tradition continued even after the adoption of Christianity. Remember at least the fabulous Ivan the Fool. The same was practiced with names for little girls. An example is also known to everyone since childhood - this is Princess Nesmeyana. Nicknames include well-known literary works the name Mazai, meaning "smeared".

Nicknames, unlike real names, were known to everyone. Thus, if evil was conceived against the boy (and according to the beliefs of the Slavs, for this it was necessary to know the name of the victim), it simply did not overtake him.

Beautiful names for boys are Slavic. Examples

AT last years male Slavic names are becoming more popular. Of course, there is no talk of a complete rejection of Greek, Jewish and Roman. However, returning to one's roots plays a big role in cultural identity. To name children in accordance with the traditions of their ancestors, such beautiful Slavic names as Svyatoslav, Yaroslav, Vladimir and Vsevolod are increasingly used. Less often you can hear such names as Kazimir, Svyatogor and Dobrynya. The most popular are the names that belong to famous people: actors, musicians and politicians.

For example, the name Vladimir for several decades has been competing with variants Alexander, Daniel and Alexei borrowed from other cultures.

In conclusion, I would like to say that not all names that are unknowingly classified as Slavic are actually such. Be careful when choosing a name for the child. Contact historical sources and try to find signs of their Slavic origin on your own.

Slavic Vedic names. The name is an expression, the purpose of the soul in Reveal

As the ancient Latins said - "nomen est omen". The name is a sign.

“Whatever you call a yacht, so it will float” ...

Unlike foreign names, our names carry a deep meaning, understandable to every Slav. For example, who can say offhand what the name "Paul" means? And "Kreslav"? “Kresalo”, “kres” (fire) is immediately remembered; fire worshiper.

Distinguishing a Slavic name from a foreign one is very simple: you need to think about whether there are parts of this name in any native word? The Slavs almost did not use the letter A at the beginning of the word, but tried to replace it with other letters I, O, I, and so on.

Personal names starting with this letter, for the most part, are not Slavic, but of foreign origin. Unlike foreign names, our names carry a deep meaning, understandable to every Slav. In Vedic culture, naming is directly related to the evolutionary level of human development. If the khvarna (varna, Zharye body) of a born child corresponds to a clergyman (sorcerer, sorcerer, witch - a knowing mother; varna of a brahmana), then his name consists of two roots. And one of the roots is usually “glory” (i.e. glorifying) or “loving” (loving).

For example, "Boguslav" - glorifying God, "Dobroslav" - glorifying goodness; “Lyubomir” is a loving world, “Lybomysl” is a person who loves to think, etc.

The two-root name indicates that this person is twice-born - in the body and in the spirit (acquired Zharye's body).

If Zharye's body corresponds to a warrior-knight (varna kshatriya), then the child is also given a two-root name, which usually has the roots "peace", "vlad".

For example, "Branimir" - fighting for peace, "Tvorimir" - creating peace-harmony; "Vladduh" - owning the spiritual body, "Vladimir" - owning the world.

If Zharya's body corresponds to the weight (orachi-peasants, varna vaishyas), then the name has only one root, and if smerdu (shudra), then a simple nickname is given.

Names are domestic, communal, spiritual, secret, deceptive. In the modern name book, out of 150 names, only 15 are actually Slavic, the rest are of a different origin (For example, Sergey is a Roman generic name with the meaning “clear, highly esteemed”; Fedor is Greek: “gift of God”).

The Slavs also had nicknames that complemented the name. Here is one of them: Mazai - the one who smears; or the anointed one himself. Crane - faithful wife, homely, happiness in the house. Fool, Durash, Durov, Fools - Skt. dur - "door"; dur-anta - "infinity". This name and nickname are mysterious, they are rooted in the infinity and chaos of the primordial world (and the world most ancient ancestors), therefore, are characterized by both positive, negative, and deceptive meaning (unrecognized, for example, "to fool"). It is this meaning in the names Fool, Ivan the Fool, Ivanushka the Fool in Russian folk tales. A fool who has a connection (door) with other world ancestors and first ancestors (“grandchildren of Dazhbog”), with the Gods, with the infinity of the cosmos, who understands the language of animals, herbs, elements, is not at all stupid. (Durnik) a pupil of the Luchansk prince Vladislav; ... "

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 a female form named after Beloslav.

Short name: Belyan Berimir - who cares about the world.

Berislav - taking glory, taking care of glory. Berislav is a female form named after Berislav.

Blessing - glorifying kindness. Blagoslav is a feminine 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 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 the female form of the name 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, the 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 - to 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 of Boyan.

Bratislav - From BRATI - to fight and GLORY - to glorify. Bratislava is the female form of the name Bratislava. Bronislav is a defender of glory, protecting glory. The name has the same meaning: Branislav. Short name: Armor. Bronislava is a female form named after Bronislav.

Bryachislav - from BRYACHI - to rattle and SLAV - to glorify Historical figure: 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 of 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. Vladimira is the female form named after Vladimir.

Vladislav - possessing glory. The name has the same meaning: Volodislav. Short name: Vlad. Historical personality: Volodislav is the son of Igor Rurikovich. Vladislav is a 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 the 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 - everyone's favorite. Vsemila is the female form of the name 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 is a 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 is 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 - prince of the Bodrich-rarogs.

Dove is meek. From this name came the surnames: Golubin, Golubushkin.

Gorazd - 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 something else (guest). Historical personality: Gostomysl - Prince of Novgorod.

Gradimir - Keeper of the world.

Gradislav - guarding glory. Gradislava is a female form named after Gradislav.

Granislav - improving fame. Granislav is a female form named after Granislav.

Gremislav - famous.

Gudislav is an illustrious 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.

Dobrolyub - kind and loving. From this name came the surname: Dobrolyubov. Dobromil - kind and sweet.

Dobromila is the female form of the name Dobromil.

Dobromir is kind and peaceful. Abbreviated names: Dobrynya, Dobrysha. From these names came the surnames: Dobrynin, Dobryshin. Legendary personality: hero - Dobrynya. Dobromir is the female form of the name Dobromir.

Kindness is kind and sensible. From this name came the surname: Dobromyslov.

Dobroslav - glorifying kindness. Dobroslav is a female form named after Dobroslav.

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 the female form of 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 is 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 Zayats is one of the personified names of the animal world. From this name came the surname: Zaitsev.

Zvenislava - announcing about glory.

Winter is harsh, merciless. From this name came the surname: Zimin. Legendary personality: Ataman Zima from Razin's army.

Zlatomir is a golden world.

Zlatotsveta - golden-colored. Short name: Zlata.

Anger 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, the founder of the Polotsk princes.

Sincere - sincere. The name has the same meaning: Iskra. Iskra is a 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 of Casimir.

Koschei - 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 ray.

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 of the name Ludmil. Historical figure: Ludmila is a 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 is sweet and joyful. From this name came the surname: Miloradovich. Miloslav - nicely 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 of 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 - a 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 figure: Rostislav Vladimirovich - Prince of Rostov, Vladimir-Volynsky; Tmutarakansky.