284 Slavic Baby Names That Celebrate The Region's Diversity

Many parents prefer unique baby names that stand out and exude elegance. If you have been looking for such monikers, Slavic baby names offer many choices that effortlessly reflect Slavic people's rich historical and cultural heritage. Generally, Slavic first names have a tricky pronunciation, especially for those unfamiliar with the language and its phonetic features. Besides, each Slavic name has its name day, which the family celebrates as a second birthday. Slavic names exhibit diverse categories. They have two-basic names, for instance, mostly ending with mir/měr, voldъ, pъlkъ, *slavъ, and their variations. Their given or personal names are often inspired by flora and fauna like Shchuka (pike) and Zayac (hare). They also have names reflecting the child's birth order and those linked to human qualities or traits like Hrabr (brave) and Milana (beautiful). Moreover, some names even originate from pagan deities, such as Troyan and Veleslava. In the pre-Christian period, children were given a substitution name which they had to bear until they were seven to ten years old. The purpose of this name was to deflect the baby's attention and protect him from evil powers. The practice came into being because of the high mortality rate of young ones during that time. The child who crossed ten years was given a new name during the ritual first haircut. The tradition is not followed now. In Slavic tradition, a name usually includes a first name, then a patronymic, and finally, a last name or family name. The list below comprises unique and beautiful Slavic names with their meanings. Many of these names are gender-specific, while some can be used for both boys and girls. Scroll down and explore to find a name that resonates with your preferences and complements your child's personality.

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Name Gender Meaning
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Mila
Baby Girl Sign Girl Gracious; Dear
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David
Baby Boy Sign Boy Beloved
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Angel
Baby Boy Sign Boy A messenger
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Valentina
Baby Girl Sign Girl Strong; Vigourous; Healthy
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Eva
Baby Girl Sign Girl Life; The living one
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Maria
Baby Girl Sign Girl Bitter
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Milo
Baby Boy Sign Boy A merciful soldier
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Andrea
Baby Girl Sign Girl Defender of mankind
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Felix
Baby Boy Sign Boy Blessed with good fortune; Happiness
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Juliana
Baby Girl Sign Girl Youthful; Soft hair; Sky father; Downy
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Andres
Baby Boy Sign Boy Manly; Valiant
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Julianna
Baby Girl Sign Girl Devoted to Jove; Youthful
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Gideon
Baby Boy Sign Boy Great warrior
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Erik
Baby Boy Sign Boy Ruler of the world
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Aleena
Baby Girl Sign Girl Sunray; Torch; Shining light; Fair; Delicate
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Aliana
Baby Girl Sign Girl Bright; Beautiful
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Milana
Baby Girl Sign Girl Favor; Gracious
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Kole
Baby Boy Sign Boy The victory of the people
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Dimitri
Baby Boy Sign Boy Earth lover; Follower of Demeter
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Danica
Baby Girl Sign Girl Morning star
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Vayda
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Rule; Ruler
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Kristina
Baby Girl Sign Girl Christian
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Kalina
Baby Girl Sign Girl Flower; Viburnum
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Danika
Baby Girl Sign Girl Morning star
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Ilyana
Baby Girl Sign Girl Sun ray; Shining light
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Lexa
Baby Girl Sign Girl The defender of mankind
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Boris
Baby Boy Sign Boy Snow leopard
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Vania
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Gift of God
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Sagan
Baby Boy Sign Boy The one who is a wise person
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Maja
Baby Girl Sign Girl She who is splendid
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Teodor
Baby Boy Sign Boy A gift of god
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Dimas
Baby Boy Sign Boy A compassionate and good thief who died with Jesus
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Miloh
Baby Boy Sign Boy One who forgives easily
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Dimitrios
Baby Boy Sign Boy Earth lover; Follower of Demeter
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Bela
Baby Girl Sign Girl Time; One who lives inside the heart
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Zoriah
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Sunrise; Dawn
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Vlad
Baby Boy Sign Boy Rule
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Sable
Baby Girl Sign Girl The black one
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Kiro
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Small; Little
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Lumina
Baby Girl Sign Girl Bright as a Sunshine
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Ajla
Baby Girl Sign Girl Halo; Circle of light; Moonlight
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Zelena
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Green; Fresh
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Teodora
Baby Girl Sign Girl God's gift
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Vadim
Baby Boy Sign Boy Ruler
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Matvey
Baby Boy Sign Boy Given by God
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Jalena
Baby Girl Sign Girl The bright one
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Jenicka
Baby Girl Sign Girl God has shown kindness to me
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Antone
Baby Boy Sign Boy Priceless; Inestimable; A variant of name is Anthony
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Emika
Baby Girl Sign Girl Charming in the Slavik language
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Bohden
Baby Boy Sign Boy Gift from God
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Cezar
Baby Boy Sign Boy Hairy
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Vash
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Controller; Master
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Beyla
Baby Girl Sign Girl By God
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Kamilia
Baby Girl Sign Girl Attending the ceremony; Sweet flower
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Neda
Baby Girl Sign Girl One who was born on the Sabbath day
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Casmir
Baby Boy Sign Boy One who brought peace
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Zorian
Baby Boy Sign Boy Happy; Joyful
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Jarek
Baby Boy Sign Boy Fierce; Strong
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Casimiro
Baby Boy Sign Boy To destroy; World; Peace
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Caz
Baby Boy Sign Boy One who famously destroyes the peace
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Zoren
Baby Boy Sign Boy Dawn
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Kasimir
Baby Boy Sign Boy Enforcer of peace
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Miroslav
Baby Boy Sign Boy Peace; World
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Jasey
Baby Girl Sign Girl God is gracious
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Magda
Baby Girl Sign Girl From Magdala
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Milica
Baby Girl Sign Girl A graceful lady; An alluring one
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Dragan
Baby Boy Sign Boy A dear and beloved person; precious person
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Lonna
Baby Girl Sign Girl A bright and almost blinding light
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Reni
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Peace; Song of joy
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Lala
Baby Girl Sign Girl Tulip
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Bodan
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex God's gift; Given by God
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Janika
Baby Girl Sign Girl God is gracious
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Stacia
Baby Girl Sign Girl Resurrection; Fruitful
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Jarrick
Baby Boy Sign Boy A fierce and dear one
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Livan
Baby Boy Sign Boy White; Joined in harmony
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Milen
Baby Boy Sign Boy Gracious; Favor; Grace; Fame; Glory
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Naiden
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Found
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Lenka
Baby Girl Sign Girl The one who illuminates; Bright one
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Anna
Baby Boy Sign Boy Grace; Favor
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Dusan
Baby Boy Sign Boy A content soul; satisfied
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Nedda
Baby Girl Sign Girl One who was born on the day 7th day
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Jarick
Baby Boy Sign Boy A strong, fierce one
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Kristjan
Baby Boy Sign Boy A follower of Christ
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Josip
Baby Boy Sign Boy Yahweh will add; God will multiply; God will rise; A variant of Joseph
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Lida
Baby Girl Sign Girl Loved by people; Grace
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Mailo
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Strength in battle
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Radek
Baby Boy Sign Boy One who is happy
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Lada
Baby Girl Sign Girl Slavic Goddess of love; Maiden; Girl
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Zorya
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Goddess of dawn
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Blaz
Baby Boy Sign Boy Blessed; Charming
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Charna
Baby Girl Sign Girl Dark
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Vlada
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Ruler or leader
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Dannika
Baby Girl Sign Girl Lord is supreme; morning star
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Tatia
Baby Girl Sign Girl Fairy queen
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Casimer
Baby Boy Sign Boy A bringer of peace
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Gavril
Baby Boy Sign Boy The trust in God; Hope in God
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Ivannah
Baby Girl Sign Girl God is gracious
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Ludmila
Baby Girl Sign Girl Loved by the people
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Malyna
Baby Girl Sign Girl A woman sweet as a raspberry
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Karel
Baby Boy Sign Boy Strong; Manly; Masculine
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Slavic baby names mirror Slavic countries' rich linguistic, historical, and cultural heritage. These names have deep meanings and interpretations, adding to their elegance and refinement. Their phonetic sound and spelling add individuality that makes Slavic names more attractive. While pronouncing these names can be challenging for some, they offer stylish options that stand out. So pick a moniker from the list that perfectly blends your preferences with the beautiful connotations it carries.

Infographic: Exalting Slavic Baby Names With Meanings

Slavic baby names have an interesting history and a special charm. Some come from basic words, while others are inspired by nature and the order of a baby's birth. These names reflect the richness of this vibrant Slavic culture. Go through the infographic below on Slavic names and finalize your favorite one for your adorable child.

empowering slavic names for your baby (infographic)

Illustration: Momjunction Design Team

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are gender-neutral Slavic names?

Neutral Slavik names are those that can be used for both genders. Some neutral or unisex Slavik names are Saša and Nikola. Jarka, Jára, Jindra, Kája, Jirča, Jirka, Mira, Mára, Míla, Míša, and Míťa are other neutral names.

2. What is the Slavic name for love?

Lyubov, Liubov, or Lubov is a feminine personal name of Slavik origin and means 'love.' It was born by many Slavik artists, athletes, and authors. Lada is another name that means love and refers to the goddess of beauty and marriage.

3. Are Polish names Slavic?

Polish names have Slavik roots because Poles are the modern-day descendants of Western Slavic tribes. The earliest Polish names were Slavic names. These were names built with two lexemes, such as -sław, or -mir. But after the Council of Trent imposed a ban on pagan names in the 1500s, most of the original Slavic forenames turned rare. Very few original Slavic names stayed in use (1).

4. Which Slavik names mean pure?

Catta, Agneza, Katerina, Kate, and Katja are some Slavik names that signify 'pure' or 'chaste.' Agnieszka is another Slovakian and Polish name that implies holy or pure.

5. Which Slavik names mean hope?

Nadia and Nadenka are two Slavik names that signify hope.

6. Which Slavik names mean stone?

Petrija is a feminine name and is a Slavic variation of Petra. It means 'stone' or 'rock.' Its origins are Old Greek. Piotr is another Polish first name that means 'rock.'

7. Which Slavik names mean flower?

The root terms Cvet-, Kvet-, and Tsvet in Slavik words signify flower. Cveta, Cvetana, and Cvetka are some names that mean flower. Kalina is another Slavik name that means flower.

8. Which Slavik name means queen?

Raina is a feminine name with Slavik roots. It means queen. This name is often used in Bulgaria and Slavik nations for females.

9. Which Slavik name means thunder?

Perun in the Slavik culture means thunder. It is a name that comes from the Slavic mythology. This figure was the major god in Slavic mythology.

10. Which Slavik name means vera?

The name Vera means faith. This term has Slavik origins. Its roots lie in the Latin vera, which means ‘true.’ Nadezda is another Slavic girl name that means hope. It is popular in Russia, Ukraine, and Croatia.

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  1. A Foreigner’s Guide to Polish Names
    https://culture.pl/en/article/a-foreigners-guide-to-polish-names
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