Ancient Slavic names and their meaning. History of Russian names

Bava - slow

Bagonia - wild rosemary

Bagro - meaning unclear, possibly from "crimson"

Bazhan - adored, desired: from "bazhati" - to desire

Bazhen - then same

Baiko - talker

Bakan - crimson worm paint,

Bakota - joker

Bakula - Same

Bakunya - rhetoric

Balda - club, mallet. "Balda" is called a large blacksmith's hammer. A hero from a Russian fairy tale.

spoiled - spoiled, perhaps also that oh "balia" is a doctor

Balomir - meaning "folk healer"

Balosyn - doctor's son

Pamper - mushroom

Balsha - diminutive of names with stem "Balo"

ram - ram. The custom of calling people "animal" names comes from ancient times and is common among all Indo-European tribes. For example, Wolf (wolf) among the Germans; Agnes (Lamb) among the Romans; Foka (Seal) among the Greeks, etc. One can only assume that people took the name of the beast - the patron of the tribe (kind). The ram was first mentioned in 1249 in Polish sources.

Barvin - dyed, colored. Periwinkle - plant grave, coffin-grass.

Barma - mumbler. The name of a Russian architect of the 16th century, one of the builders of the Christian St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow.

Barnim -(slow). "Barit" - to delay, to force to linger. Barnim I - Western Pomeranian prince.

fable - fabulous: from "fable" - a fairy tale. Voivode of Moscow, who in 1456 led the army against the Novgorodians.

Basco - handsome

Batash - from "batat" - swing your legs

Batura - stubborn (Ryazan dialect)

Father - possibly the same as Batash

Bahar - storyteller, liar

Bayan - narrator, storyteller; from "bayati" - to tell.

Bdigost - looking out for guests

Bedislav - glorious in misfortune. The name of one of the princes who suppressed the uprising of serfs in the Novgorod region in the 9th century.

Bejan - running

Without anger - without anger

Bezdrug - without friends

Bezman - meaning unclear

Bezmest - meaning unclear

Beznos - noseless

Ugly - ugly

Bezprem - unaltered

Bezruk - armless

Bezson - sleepless

Beleuth - ide (fish)

Great - white, white-haired

Belimir - white (hung) world

Belovolod -"one whose power is holy." White is a light color. Belovolod Prosovich - the messenger who told the story. Prince Svyatoslav Vsevolodovich about the defeat of Prince Igor Svyatoslavovich from the Polovtsians in 1185.

Belovuk - white wolf, serbian name

Beloglav - white-headed, gray-haired

White-eye - meaning is not entirely clear

Belogor - white (light) mountain

Whiteness - blessed guest

Belogub - having white (colorless) lips

Belozer - gyrfalcon (bird)

Belozor - white gaze, in contrast to the "black gaze", i.e. evil eye

Beloslav - white (luminous) and glorious

Belota - white

Belotur - white tour

Belous - having a white mustache

White Wolf - white wolves are considered the embodiment of spirits.

White Polyanin - a fabulous knight who taught Ivan Tsarevich military affairs.

Beloyar -"luminous rage"

Belyay - light, white

Belyak - white

Belyan - white

Ben - pitchfork: possibly a "sharp", angry person

Berest - birch bark

Beresten - birch bark

Berivoj- the meaning is unclear, it is impossible to determine the meaning of the stem "ber"

Berydrag- meaning unclear

Berimir- meaning unclear

Berislav- meaning unclear

Bermyata- heavy; from "pregnancy" - heaviness

Berne- log, Berno (Bryansk dialect), diminutive Bernyata

Bersen- gooseberry

Vesco - possibly from "bes" - an evil spirit

besson- sleepless

Bestuzh- shameless: from "stouzh" - shame

Bivoy- beating warriors. Bivoy Beaver - Czech warrior who defeated with bare hands huge boar.

bilug- short for Whiteness

Bilyud- hitting people

Blaginya- good-natured

Blagovest- good news

Thanks- good (good) gift

Blagolyub- loving good (good)

Blagomil- one who is kind to good (good)

Blagomir- kind (good) to the world. It is possible that Blagomir and Bogumir are one and the same person. Kvasura conveyed to Blagomir the secret of making surya (suryni).

nobility- noble, i.e. born for the benefit of people. Chief Editor newspaper "Advice of Baba Yaga".

Blagoslav- glorious with kindness, glorifying the good

goodness- blessed

Blagokhran- keeping good (good)

Blagoyar- benevolent and ardent

Blessed- blessed

Blazhibor- the meaning is unclear. From "to please" (to please) and "to fight".

Blazhimir- meaning unclear

Blazhislav- the meaning is unclear. Perhaps "pleased with his fame."

Blazhko- a diminutive of names with the stem "Good" and "Blazh"

Blazn- temptation

Blestan- shining

Blestovit- from "shine" and "hover" (live, dwell)

Blizika- related

Nearby- meaning unclear

Nearby- meaning unclear

Blizna- wound scar

Nearworld- meaning unclear

Crap Damn, that's a very common name. Pancakes have served as ritual food since ancient times.

Fornication- lascivious

Dishes- guardian. So Tatishchev called the voivode Yaropolk ((© Luda), who betrayed his sovereign. After that, in his name, “yu” in the people's memory was replaced by “y”.

Beaver- beaver, the sacred animal of the Aryans. "The soul of a beaver is equal to the souls of 100 righteous"(Avesta).

beaver- beaver-like

Bobrok- the same as Beaver. Governor of Prince Dmitry Donskoy, Bebrok Volynets, participant in the Battle of Kulikovo.

beaver- the same as Beaver

beaver- from "beaver" - wander through the water or swamp

Bogovlad- owning (something) from God God's power, ruling (over someone) by the will of God

Bogodey- from "gods" and "work"; charitable, doing something to please the gods.

Bogolep- pleasing (stucco) to the gods "Bogolyub, beloved by the gods

Bogomil- dear to the gods. High priest Slovenian at the end of the 10th century. He led the resistance of the Novgorodians to the army of the baptists of Dobrynia Putyata.

Mantis - praying to the gods. The word "pray" in ancient times had the meaning of "sacrifice."

Bogomyak - from "gods" and "myakshiti": literally: "the gods softened" (have mercy)

Bogorod- born after a request to the gods

Boguvid- the one whom God sees (notices)

Boguzhiv- one who is alive thanks to God

God's revenge- avenging god

Bogumil- dear god

Bogumir- at peace with the gods. According to the "Veles Book" - the progenitor of some Slavic tribes (Krivichi, Drevlyans, glades, northerners, Russ)

Bohun- "bogun" - a long pole laid on racks: nets are hung on them to dry. Also a wild rosemary plant.

Bogurad- caring for God

Boguslav- praising God

Boguhwal- praising God. Boguhwal (d. 1253), Bishop of Poznań, wrote Polish chronicles up to 1252

Bogush- diminutive of names with the stem "God"

Bogsha- abbreviation of names with the basis "God"

Bodan- (prickly) Serbian prince of the 11th century, who conquered Bosnia

Bodalo- spear, spear.

Boden- a poke tool.

Boeslav- glorious in battle

God- divine. Abbreviation of names with the basis "God", "God".

Bozhan- too

Bozhedar- God's gift

Bozeiko- diminutive of names with the stem "God"

Bozhen- divine

Bozhed- god's house

Bozheslav- praising the gods

Godtech- God's consolation

Bozidar - God's gift. Bozidar Vukovic was a Serbian publisher who lived in Venice in the 16th century.

divine- god warrior

Bozhibor- fighting for the gods

Bozhimir- God's world

Bozhirad- caring for the gods

Bozhko- diminutive of names with the stem "God", "God"

God - Same

Boyborz- short fight

The battle - fight, martial, fighter

Boydan- warlike

Boykan- brisk

Boyko- fighter

Bolebor- bigger (better) wrestler

Bolegord- more proud

Bolegost- big merchant

cheer- one who is more ferocious

Bolemest- the one who avenged the most

Bolemil- more cute

bolemir- more peaceful

Bolemysl- more thoughtful. Word think had in ancient times the meaning of "defeat the beast by cunning. Myslyvets- hunter; a person who knows how to catch an animal.

Bolerade- more caring (about someone) Bolechest, more honest

Boleslav- more glorious

Bolorev, according to the Veles Book, Bolorev defeated and killed Vinitar, the king of the Goths (according to B. Kresen, Bolorev is Balamber)

Bolshak - big

Bonyata - meaning unclear Borai, meaning unclear Greyhound, swift warrior

Borzigord - from "greyhound" (fast) and "proud"

Borzirat - fast warrior

Boreyko - it is possible that this is a diminutive of names with the stem "Bor".

Borzhivoy - Czech pronunciation of the name Boriva. Czech prince of the 9th century The first Czech prince-Christian.

Borzosmysl - quick-thinking, quick-witted

Borzun - fast, fast

Greyhounds - quick. Possibly short for Borzosmysl

Borivit - from "fight" and "dwell"

Borignev - holding back anger

Borivoi - warrior winner. Novgorod prince of the 9th century, who fought with the Varangians. Gostomysl's father.

Bori l - fighting (southern glory, name)

Borim - short for Borimir

Borimir - fighting for peace

Boripolk - winning regiment

Boris - short for Borislav

Borislav - fighting for glory. Prince of the Baltic Slavs

Boritekh - wrestling

Boric - upland, forest

Borko - abbreviation of names with the stem "boron"

Borkun - perhaps from "fight", "kick" - to fight with something.

Borna - the same as Boris.

Borovin - lingonberry: from "borovina" - lingonberry. “Borovyn in the woods, as if it were a sweetheart ...” (VK I.Ka).

Boroday - bearded

Boroslav - glorifying forest. Or "glorifying the fight"

Borten - bort, bee hollow

Boru glory - gloriously wrestling. Prince Boru Slav is mentioned in the Book of Veles (VK III 25).

Boruta - evil spirit, forest sorcerer. The name is a talisman. The evil spirit of Borut lived in Poland under the ruins of the Lengic Castle, guarding countless treasures.

Borut - tribal elder from the Horutan tribe (VIII century). It was from this family that the prince was chosen.

Boryata - struggling. Possibly a diminutive of Borislav. Botko, knocking, pounding (southern Slav, name)

Botuk - fat man; from "boteti" - to get fat. Hence the "tops"

Bochar - stork, or cooper (cooper)

Boshcha - hangover; from "bost" - butt

Boyan - fighter. Singer-narrator from "The Tale of Igor's Campaign"

Bravlin - sometimes spelled Bravalin, Quarrelsome: perhaps from "hog" - goblin, obsessed evil spirit. Or "militant", which is most likely.

Braga- Braga, fermented malt, a very common name. Diminutive Brazhko.

Reinforcement - furrow

Branen - military

Branibor - victorious in battles, or a protective forest.

Branivoy - fighting warrior

Branivolk - fighting wolf

Branilub - battle lover

Branim - short for Branimir

Branimir - fighting for peace

Branipolk - fighting for the regiment. Perhaps it also meant "fighting on a campaign."

Branirad - rejoicing in battle

Branislav - won glory in battle

Branitech - amused by battles

Branco - warlike; from "scold" - battle, war. Diminutive of names with stem "branes".

Brankovan - warlike

Branosud - judicial duel

Brativa - gathering warriors

Bratilo- diminutive of Bratislava

Bratimir- gathering world

Bratislava- taking glory

Bratodrag - cherishing brother

Brotherlover - loving brother

Bratomil - kind to brother

Bratoneg - tender to brother

Bratorad - caring for brother

Bratoslav - glorious brothers

Brother - diminutive of names with stem "Brother"

Brezan - dedicated to a birch, or born in a birch

Bremislav - meaning is unclear. Perhaps the basis "Bremi" means taking - heaviness. Then it turns out "burdened with glory."

Brenco - earthen, clay. Boyar Dmitry Donskoy. .

Breslav - mortal glory

Bretislav - gained fame. Czech prince of the 11th century, who expelled sorcerers from his principality.

Brko - barbel; shorty from a Serbian fairy tale, who had such a huge mustache that the birds built 365 nests in them.

Brovka - edge

Bronivit - protector of life

Bronislav - defending glory, or "glorious with weapons, armor"

Bronuta - defender

Brusilo - slurring

Bryachislav - rattling (ringing) glory. Prince Bryachislav of Rostov, together with Rurik, suppressed the uprising of Vadim in Novgorod in 864.

Buday - wakeful or lazy

Budan - lazy person

Budanko - lazy, diminutive of Budan

Budivit - meaning unclear

Boo diva - raising warriors. Or a wish-name: "Be a warrior!"

Budiwave - raising waves

Budigost - here, perhaps, the basis "budi" matters be. Then the name can be interpreted as a wish to the newborn: "Be a guest in this world!"

Budilko - alarm; diminutive of Budilo

Wake up - awakening

Budimil - here, as in the case of the name Budigost, we are dealing with a wish-name: "Be nice (beloved)!"

Budimir - the awakening world, that is, the rooster. The rooster is the sacred bird of Semargl and Dazhbog.

Budislav - awakening glory

Budovets- builder

Budorad- the meaning is not entirely clear. Possibly, "those who take care of (care for) the construction."

Will be- an abbreviation for names with the basis "Bud". Princess Olga owned the village of Budutino (the whole Budutino).

Budy- awakened. The breadwinner and governor of Prince Yaroslav the Khromy. Budy in 1012 mocked the Polish king Boleslav before the battle.

Buoy- violent (mad). The name of a prince from White Russia.

Buygnev - violent in anger

Buyko- diminutive of names with the stem "Buoy"

Buymir- the meaning is unclear. In any case, not a "crazy world", since the Slavs did not consider the world to be "sinful", "crazy" and "vicious". The world is beautiful and life is beautiful. And those who strive to improve it only for themselves worsen life.

violent- daring

Buysil- possessing violent (crazy) power

Bui-Tour- exuberant tour. Nickname of Prince Vsevolod from the Tale of Igor's Campaign.

Buen Bull - violent bull; strong and courageous person.

Bueslav - rampant fame

Bulba - bubble fat man

Bulyga - cudgel

Bun - arrogant, arrogant person, rebel. Diminutive Bunya.

Bunislav - glorifying rebellion

Bunko- too. Servant of Vasily II, Grand Duke of Moscow, who warned his master about the conspiracy.

Burivoj- “howl of the storm”, possibly “warrior of the storm”. The Novgorod prince of the beginning of the 9th century, a descendant of Vladimir the Ancient in the ninth generation, Burivoy was a descendant of Prince Slaven and was the father of Gostomysl.

brown- brown

Storm- storm. Storm-hero - a cow's son (from a fairy tale).

Bus - fog. In Sanskrit (ancient Aryan language), "bead" also means fog. So they called children born in bad weather (in fog), in bad weather. Bus (in a different pronunciation Bos) was the prince of the Antes, a union of Slavic and other tribes in the northern Black Sea region. The Antes (as the Gothic historian Jordanes called them, we don’t know what the alliance was actually called) repelled the attack of Germanareh, the king of the Christian Ostrogoths (reigned from 351 to 375 AD) and at the same time fought with Gularech , the king of the Gothic tribe Eru-lov (Heruls). An unexpected attack by the Huns (a union of Turkic, Indo-European and Finno-Ugric tribes) sweeps away both the Slavs and the Goths. Part of the Slavic Antes goes to the Novgorod lands. The grandson of Germ-narech Amal Vinitar, in alliance with the Huns, in order to show his strength and preserve the Gothic state, makes several campaigns against the Slavs and kills Bus. “Amal Vinitary ... was defeated in the first skirmish, then he behaved more bravely and crucified their king named Boz with his sons and 70 noble people so that the corpses of the hanged doubled the fear of the conquered”(Jordan, History of the Getae). According to the Adyghe legend, the sister of Baksan (Busa) erected a monument to her brother on his grave-mound, made by Greek craftsmen. According to Sh.B. Nogmov, a researcher of Adygea, in the 19th century on the monument one could make out the name of Baksan, written in Greek, and at the end of the year, which shows that the monument was erected in the 4th century.

Buslay - born a stork. Or a reveler, a daring fellow.

Busl - stork

Busovolk - grey Wolf

Butko - arrogant: from "buta" - arrogance

Bushui - raging

Bushui Tour - raging tour. Tur is a wild steppe bull exterminated in the middle of the 17th century.

Buyak - thoroughbred bull. Name from Novgorod birch bark.

Buyan - exuberant

Bull - bull

Bykoder - bull killer

Bylyata - seasoned, experienced

Byslav - short for Zbyslav; very glorious.

Byhan - gingerbread

FEMALE NAMES

Many not shown female names derived from male names.

Babur - butterfly

Bazhsna - desired; from "bazhati" - to desire.

Trouble - trouble; guardian name.

Bela - squirrel

Belava - little white

Beloslav - white (suspended) glory.

Snow White - snow-white. There is an inscription on the spindle: "Bring Eelosnesi" those. "Take it to Snow White."

Belyan - little white

Belyanitsa - little white

Birch - Birch. The sacred tree among the Slavs, giving them strength.

Besputa - dissolute. Name-amulet given by parents for protection from evil spirits.

Blagolyuba - loving good (good)

Blagomila - one who is kind to good (good)

Blagusha - diminutive of names with stem "Blag"

Blessed - blessed

Bogdan - given by the gods

Bogolepa - pleasing to the gods

Bogumila - dear god

Boguslav - praising god

Bozhedana - given by the gods

Bozhedarka - God's gift. Diminutive of Bozhedar.

Bohemyla - dear to the gods

Bozena - God's. Famous Czech storyteller Bozena Nemcova.

Bozheslav - God's glory

Bolenega - more tender

Boleslav - more glorious. Daughter of Svyatoslav I Vsevolodovich (1196-1252), Grand Duke of Vladimir (1246-1248).

Borislav - fighting for glory

Boyana - combat

Bratislava - taking glory

Bratomila - dear brothers

Breslav - gained fame

Bronislava - defending glory

Bryachislava - ringing with glory

Buga - Croatian name. From the river Bug or from the "Bug" - bittern.

Budana - lazybones

Bueslava- exuberant glory

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. AT 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" - loving world, "Lovely" - loving 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 Zharya'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. AT modern nomenology 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 - a 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 figure: Fornication - governor of Yaropolk Svyatoslavich.

Bogdan is a child given by God. The name has the same meaning: Bozhko. Surnames arose from these names: Bogdanin, Bogdanov, Bogdashkin, Bozhkov. Bogdana is the female form of the name Bogdan. Short name: Goddess.

Bogolyub - loving God. From this name arose the surname: Bogolyubov. Bogomil - dear to God. The name has the same meaning: Bogumil.

Bozidar - gifted by God. Bozhidara is 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, founder of the Drutsk princes. Borislav is a female form named after Borislav.

Borsch is one of the personalized names flora. 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 - 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 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: Voylo, 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 - beloved by all. 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 is the guardian 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 the name 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.

Goodwill is kind and reasonable. 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 - dearer than the world. Dragomir is the female form of Dragomir.

Dubynya - similar to oak, indestructible. Legendary personality: hero - Dubynya.

Druzhina - comrade. It also matters common name: Friend. Surnames came from these names: Druzhinin, Drugov, Drunin.

Ruff 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.

Zvenislav - announcer of 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.

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, 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.

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. Name Slavic Goddess 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 personality: Rostislav Vladimirovich - Prince of Rostov, Vladimir-Volynsky; Tmutarakansky.

Until the end of the tenth century, the Russian people had not yet adopted Christianity and worshiped several gods. Respectively, 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, it must be christened and given orthodox name any 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 church name and the so-called mundane. 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 the baby was baptized poor family, the clergyman could choose a name from the 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.

Exists interesting fact associated with the name and well-being of the family. Historians have established that by name it was possible to determine belonging to the estate. Yes, 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, modern understanding sounds a little weird.

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 Soviet power made his own adjustments. Names associated with ideology have come into vogue, such as Turbina 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 ruler, 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 such names pointing to certain character traits: Clever, Kind, 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, one can often find names indicating a profession. especially popular names Kozhemyaka, 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 give more christian names. If in the case of men there were often double names, for example, Svyatoslav-Nikola, then the girls had only one thing - 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.

AT modern society it is no longer possible to do without patronymic. Especially at ceremonies and official events it 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.

Old Russian and Slavic names in Russia today

The main array of modern Russian names are the names of saints contained in Orthodox church calendars("saints"). Sometimes such names are called "calendar". By origin, they are all very different: ancient Greek, ancient Roman (Latin), Hebrew, Assyrian, ancient Egyptian, ancient Germanic, Scandinavian, Arabic. But over hundreds of years, these names have undergone complete assimilation in the Russian language environment and acquired completely Russian sound and form. Who's to say that Ivan or Marya are not Russian names?

As for the huge number of ancient Russian and Slavic names, only 20 names have survived to our time:Boris, Vera, Vladimir, Vladislav, Vsevolod, Vyacheslav, Izyaslav, Lyubov, Lyudmila, Militsa, Mstislav, Nadezhda, Rostislav, Svyatoslav, Yaropolk, Yaroslav, as well as Gleb, Igor, Olga and Oleg, who appeared in Russia along with the Varangians. And it should be noted that the named names were preserved only due to the fact that somehow miraculously got into Orthodox saints.

Per last years interest in the names of our distant ancestors has grown and continues to grow (this is noted by registry offices throughout the country). Everything more newborns receive the names of Vlad, Darina, Miroslav, Milan, Stanislav, Jaromir, etc. We bring to your attention a list of the most attractive (euphonious and modern-looking) male and female common Slavic names.

List of male names (Old Russian-Varangian-Slavic):

• Bazhen (desired child, rootbag-; bug- wish)
• Bogdan, DanGod-given),
• Bogumil (dear to God; God loves him),
• Boguslav (born to the glory of God; praising God),
• Boleslav (more fame, more glorious),
• Boris, Borislavfight, fight + glory),
• Bronislav (defend, protect + glory),
• Budimir (there will be, there will be + peace),
• Velimir, Velislavveli = great, big),
• Wenceslas (crown = more, more),
• Vlad,
• Vladimir,
• Vladislav,
• Vojislav (fight for glory),
• Vratislav (return, return + glory),
• Vsevolod,
• Vseslav,
• Vysheslav, Vyacheslavhigher, higher, crown- synonyms, meaning more, more),
• Gleb (Varangian name),
• Gostislav (guest = guest: nice guest),
• Gradislav (),
• Gremislav,
• Goodwill (good thoughts),
• Dobroslav (good fame),
• Dobrynya (kind, good person),
• Dragoslav,
• Zhdan (the one who was waiting; long awaited),
• Zvenislav,
• Zlatoslav,
• Igor (Varangian name),
• Izyaslav (seize- take: “take the glory”, “take the glory”),
• Casimir (kaz, tell= show, instruct, preach + peace),
• Ladimir, Ladislav (wordfretmeans harmony, harmony, beauty),
• love (Darling), Lubomir (loves the world),
• Mechislav (sword, i.e. weapons + glory),
• Milan, Milen, Milorad, Miloslav, Milos,
• Miroslav,
• Mstislav (place= revenge, revenge on enemies + glory),
• Nechay (did not expect, did not wait),
• Oleg (Varangian name),
• Radan, Radim, Radmir, Radovan, Radoslav,
• Ratibor (army- army, war,boron- fight, fight
• Ratmir,
• Rostislav (increase, multiply + glory),
• Rurik (Varangian name),
• Svyatopolk, Svyatoslav and Svetoslav (“holiness” and “light” are synonyms, in reality this is one name),
• Stanimir (there will be peace, there will be peace),
• Stanislav (become glorious, become glorious),
• Stoyan,
• Sudislav (court+ glory),
• Tverdoslav, Tverdislav,
• Tvorimir,
• Tikhomir,
• Cheslav (honor, honor + glory),
• Jaromir, Yaropolk, Yaroslav (yar, yar =Spring;ardent =red, hot, hot, furious)

Notes:

one). All the above Old Russian-Varangian-Slavic names (from Bazhen to Yaroslav) really existed, and this is confirmed by historical documents (see the works of Moroshkin M.Ya. and Tupikov N.M.). And the name Ruslan, for example, only seems to be Slavic and ancient, in fact it has oriental origin and age not exceeding 200 years.

2). Elementglory, glorymeans not only "glory" (as evidence of honor and respect), but also "to be called, named, reputed, to be known."

3). Rootglad-in Slavic names like Radoslav and Milorad means not onlyrejoice, but alsoplease(that is, to bake, care for, contribute).

four). For our ancestors, the names Svyatoslav and Svetoslav were identical, since the wordslightandholiness, light colouredandSt

5). Patronymics from Slavic names are formed as a short form - Yaroslavich, Yaroslavna; Dobrynich, Dobrynichna; Svyatoslavich, Svyatoslavna, and "long" - Stanislavovich, Stanislavovna, Mstislavovich, Mstislavovna.

6). NamesBoris, Vladimir, Vladislav, Vsevolod, Vyacheslav, Gleb, Igor, Izyaslav, Mstislav, Oleg, Rostislav, Svyatoslav, Yaropolk, Yaroslav are the names of Orthodox saints, therefore they can be both passport and godparents. If you want to name the boy any other name from the above list (Velemir, Dobrynya, Zhdan, Ratmir, Stanislav, Jaromir, etc.), then keep in mind that for baptism you will need to prepare another name - “calendar” ( that is, contained in the Orthodox "saints").

List of female names (Old Russian-Varangian-Slavic):

• Bazhen (desired, desired child, frombash, bash- wish)
• Bela (i.e.white),
• Beloslav (white and glorious),
• Bogdana, Danagiven by God),
• Bogumila (dear to God; God loves her),
• Boguslav (born to the glory of God; praising God),
• Bozena (God's; given by God; belongs to God),
• Boleslav (more glory, more glorious),
• Borislav (fight, fight + glory),
• Bronislava (defend, protect + glory),
• Wanda (value unknown),
• Velislav (veli = great, big),
• Wenceslas (crown = more, more),
• Vlada (having power, domineering), Vladimir, Vladislav (having glory, having glory),
• Power, Power,
• Vojislava (fight for glory),
• Vratislav (return, return + glory),
• Vsemila (everyone dear),
• Vseslav,
• Vysheslav (abovemeans more, more)
• Gostislava (guest = guest),
• Gradislava (grad = city, castle, fortress),
• Darina (from the wordgift, gift),
• Dobrava (from the wordgood),
• Dobromila,
• Dobronega (kindness + tenderness, softness),
• Dobroslav,
• Dragomira,
• Dragoslava,
• Zhdana (the one you were waiting for; long awaited),
• Zvenislav,
• Zlata, Zlatoslava,
• Willow (name of a tree, shrub),
• Inga (mistress, Varangian name),
• Casimir (kaz, tell= show, tell)
• Kalina (name of a tree, shrub),
• Ladislava (wordfretmeansconcord, harmony, beauty),
• Lyubava,
• Lubomir,
• Lyudmila,
• Raspberries (named berries),
• Mechislava (sword, i.e. weapons +glory),
• Mila, Milava, Milana, Milena, Milica,
• Milolika,
• Miloslava,
• Mira, Miroslava,
• Mlada, Mladena,
• Mstislav (revenge, revenge on enemies + glory),
• Hope,
• Nejdana (came unexpectedly),
• Olga (from the VarangianHelga),
• Predslava (ahead + glory),
• beautiful,
• Pribyslav (arrive, increase, multiply + fame),
• Glad (see also Ariadne),
• Radmila,
• Radoslav,
• Rogneda (from the VarangianRagnhild - advice before the battle),
• Rostislav (increase, multiply + fame),
• Ruzhena (rose flower- flower),
• Sbyslava (come true + glory),
• Svyatoslav and Svetoslav (“holiness” and “light” are synonyms, in reality this is one name),
• Severina (from the wordnorthbut also from the Christian male name Severin),
• Glory,
• Slavomir,
• Stanislav,
• Sudislava (judgment + glory),
• Tverdislav, Tverdoslav,
• Tsvetana (blooming, flower),
• Cheslava (honor + glory),
• Yara (yar, yaro = spring; spring, hot),
• Yarmila (hot, ardent + sweet, beloved),
• Jaromira (yar + world \u003d ardent and hot, but peaceful, peaceful),
• Yaroslav (yar, yaro = spring; ardent = red, hot, hot, furious)

Notes:

one). All the above Old Russian-Varangian-Slavic names (from Bazhena to Yaroslava) really existed, and this is confirmed by historical documents (see the works of Moroshkin M.Ya. and Tupikov N.M. And such names as Lada, Ruslana, Svetlana and Snezhana only seem ancient, in fact, these are "artificial" names with an age not exceeding 150-200 years.

2). Regarding the elementglory, glory, then it means not only "glory" (as evidence of universal respect), but also "to be called, named, reputed, to be known."

3). RootGlad-in Slavic names like Radmila, Radoslava means not onlyrejoice, but alsoplease(i.e. to bake, care for, contribute to); rootPower-meanshomeland, fatherland.

four). Our ancestors had the same names Svyatoslav and Svetoslav, since the wordslightandholiness, light colouredandStexpress the same meaning - "pure, unstained."

5). NamesFaith, Love, Lyudmila, Militsa, Nadezhda, Olga are the names of Orthodox saints, so they can be both passport and godparents. If you want to name the girl any other name from the above list (Bozhena, Vlasta, Zlata, Inga, Miroslava, Radmila, Yaroslava, etc.), then keep in mind that for baptism you need to prepare one more name - “calendar” (that is, contained in the Orthodox "saints").

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In ancient times, a person could be called any word or phrase that somehow characterizes him. Then many peoples have determined for themselves lists of names that people can wear. After the adoption of Christianity, the inhabitants of Russia borrowed from the Byzantine Greeks not only religion, but also names. Meanwhile, even before the mass conversion to Orthodoxy, distant ancestors named their children in an original and imaginative way.

Classification of male names

The original Russian names, frankly, are not at all like those borrowed from the Greeks from Byzantium. Thinking about their meaning, one can understand how the ancestors perceived the world and their place in it.

So, most of the names of the representatives of the stronger sex are conditionally divided into the following groups:

reflecting the appearance of a man;

defining traits of his character;

associated with animals or plants;

expressing a profession or social status;

names "on the contrary";

ordinals;

indicating the time of the birth of the child;

explaining the attitude of parents to his birth;

names-ethnonyms;

common Slavic.

What were the boys called

Any external feature of a resident of Russia could determine what people would call him. For example, depending on the color of the hair: Bel, Belyay, Belukha, Belous, Belyak. Or, on the contrary, Chernysh, Chernyak, Chernous, Chernukha, Chernyay. The names also indicated the features of the physique: Small, Mal, Malyuta, Long, Dry, Fat, Tolstoy, Golovach, Loban. Separate physical handicaps also could not go unnoticed: Lame, Oblique, Bespaloy, etc.

The name was also created by character traits, habits, and other features of a person. A smart boy could be called a Head, a too noisy one a Cry, an extremely silent one Molchan (Silent), a restless one Bulgak, an honest one Pravda. These names also include: Strength, Lefty, Verb (chatty), Gladilo (affectionate), Gordey, etc.

Fauna and flora were an inexhaustible source of inspiration for the pagan ancestors when choosing names. Any tree, grass, bird, fish or mammal that was the object of a totem cult could be used to give the child the appropriate features. It was believed that the Oak would grow up strong and powerful, the Raven - wise, the Bull - stubborn, the Wolf - independent and brave.

The boy could be called Cat, Stallion, Boar, Wheatgrass, Sorrel (sorrel), Tsvetan, Toptyga (bear), Catfish, Sparrow, etc. The options are huge.

Occupation and social status in ancient Russian society usually passed down through generations. Therefore, the names of professions or estates could serve as a name for people: Blacksmith, Barryshnik, Merchant, Soldier, Sagittarius. Sometimes the name reflected the direct occupation of the person. If he makes fur products - a fur coat, makes kitchen utensils - a spoon, forges weapons and other metal products - a sword or an ax.

As for the names Skorobogat, Prince or Tsarevich, they could be given as a wish in the future to gain material wealth or a high position in society.

Names "from the contrary"

A special group is made up of names that reflect negative features or character traits, as well as frankly bad circumstances. They were given to boys "from the contrary" in order to protect them from the influence of evil spirits in the future.

It was believed that Hunger would always be full, Goryain - happy, Nekras - outwardly attractive, Nemil - pleasing to people, and Strakhon would grow up brave. In the same way, people hoped for the generosity of Zhadena (Zhadin) and the luck of Neustroy.

These names are rooted in deep antiquity when any word had a magical meaning for people. Ancestors believed that it was possible to gain power over a person's life, just by knowing his name.

Usually the child was given two names. The negative was reported to everyone in order to protect the baby from the evil eye and damage, and the positive (real) was hidden from strangers. It was used only by the closest people.

Circumstances of birth

The name often depended on the circumstances of the birth of the child. So, the First was the firstborn of his parents. Vtorak, Tretyak or Shestak were named depending on the order of birth.

The desired child could be named: Bazhen, Bogdan, Zhdan, Chayan or Khoten. And if his mother's pregnancy was not planned, then they said so: Nezhdan, Nechay. The adopted baby often received the name Found.

Frost, Zimnik, Letnik, Veshnyak, Leaf fall - depending on the season when a person came to this world.

A child born from a mixed marriage could be named: Litvin, Chudin (Finno-Ugric tribe), Tatar, Karel, Kazarin (Khazar), Turchak.

Slavic names, consisting of two roots, were also in use among the inhabitants of Russia. For example, Blagovest, Valigor, Svyatogor, Radosvet, Tatomir, Radomir, Yaroslav and even Zhiroslav.

In the pre-Christian period, along with the Rurik dynasty, names of Scandinavian origin came to Russia: Ingvar, Igor, Gleb, Oleg and others.

Until the 19th century, many peasants had two names: Church Slavonic (according to the calendar) and secular, often kept secret to avoid accusations of paganism. It is interesting that Russian names could be formed both from nouns (Cutter), and from adjectives (Ryzhoy), from numerals (Semak) and even from verbs (Smeshilo).

What were the girls called

Residents Ancient Russia bore beautiful, euphonious or original, remarkable names. Many of them reflected the appearance of the fair sex or their character traits: Lybid (smiling) or Neulyba, Golub, Zabava, Lyubava, Chernyava, Belyan, Svetla, Nesmeyana or Smeyana, Krasava, Razumnitsa, Dobrava, Miliana, Joy, Delight, Mlada, Diva, Rusana and others.

The virtues of girls, girls and women were also emphasized by Slavic names, consisting of two roots. For example, Lyubomila, Radoslava, Ladoslava, Lyubomudra, Milonega, Domoslava, Radmila, Dobrodeya, Ognevlad, Svetozar and Jaromil.

As for the names "from the contrary", then the inhabitants of Ancient Russia sometimes gave them to their daughters. Of course, with the best intentions, to protect from the forces of evil. And yet, it’s pretty surprising that parents could name their girl: Flea, Nits, Need, Fear, Tuzhilka (to grieve), Resentment, Anger or Dislike.

Another large group consists of names formed from the names of animals and plants: Birch, Rowan, Grass, Colors, Berry, Rue, Fox, Pike, Crow, Magpie, Cat, etc.

Depending on the time of birth, the girl could be called: Snezhana, Zima, Vesnyanka. And it depended on the circumstances of her birth whether she would be called: Bogdana, Nezhdan or Zhdana, Vtora or Pervush.

It is noteworthy that the names associated with professions and social status, are practically not found among women. In Ancient Russia, the circumstances of the life of the fair sex were completely dependent on the position in society of their spouses. But there are many names that emphasize the external attractiveness of girls, which is what the ancestors considered the most important for them.