294 Exotic Slavic Baby Names With Meanings

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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.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Natashia	Girl	Born on Christmas day
Neda	Girl	One who was born on the Sabbath day
Nedda	Girl	One who was born on the day 7th day
Nedi	Girl	The one who was delivered on Sabbath day
Nijole	Girl	The people who always conquest success
Noah	Unisex	Rest
Novina	Unisex	New; Fresh; Young
Olya	Girl	Sacred place; Sacred spirit
Ondrea	Unisex	Possessing qualities befitting a man; Having abilities suitable for a woman
Peryn	Girl	Habitational surname; From Peryn; A variant of the name of the Slavic God Perun

Plamen	Boy	Flames; Fire; Fiery
Radan	Unisex	Happy; Willing
Rade	Unisex	Happy; Willing
Radek	Boy	One who is happy
Radka	Girl	Happy; Peace; Great; Famous; A feminine equivalent of Radko
Radmila	Girl	A sweet happiness
Radmilla	Girl	She who works for the people
Radomil	Boy	Graciously willing
Radomila	Girl	A happy and dear person
Radomir	Boy	One who is peaceful

Radomira	Girl	Happy; Peace; Great; Famous
Radoslaw	Boy	He who loves peace
Radu	Boy	The happy one
Rava	Unisex	Great; Full of life
Reija	Boy	One who has wings
Reni	Unisex	Peace; Song of joy
Roki	Unisex	Rest; Peace
Rostislav	Boy	One whose glory grows
Rostyslav	Boy	To increase glory
Rudolf	Boy	Famous wolf

Rusalka	Girl	A wood's spite
Sable	Girl	The black one
Sagan	Boy	The one who is a wise person
Sashmir	Boy	A peaceful defender
Saska	Unisex	Defender of mankind
Savaric	Boy	The powerful old or aged ruler
Sekora	Unisex	Czech surname
Selka	Unisex	Grey battle
Shathar	Boy	A man who works in the mines
Siwa	Girl	A name of the Goddess of love and fertility

Slavenka	Girl	A Slavic woman
Slavko	Boy	Glory
Sorana	Girl	Sister
Stacia	Girl	Resurrection; Fruitful
Stanislas	Boy	A man who achieves glory
Stanislaus	Boy	A person who became glorious and famous
Stanko	Boy	Diminutive of Stanislav, meaning to stand with glory
Stannes	Boy	He who achieves glory in military
Stanuie	Girl	One who becomes
Stanway	Boy	One who becomes himself along the way

Stanweg	Boy	To live next to a stony road
Stara	Girl	One who is old
Stasya	Girl	Strength; Fame; Firmness
Svitlana	Girl	A variation of Svetlana; Pure and light
Tamora	Girl	Variation of the name Tamara; Palm tree
Tanja	Girl	A fairy princess
Tatia	Girl	Fairy queen
Teodor	Boy	A gift of god
Teodora	Girl	God's gift
Tihomir	Boy	Quiet; Peace

Tomislaw	Boy	Suppress or torture; A Croatian king
Trpimira	Girl	Endure, bear, suffer; Peace or world
Vadim	Boy	Ruler
Valentina	Girl	Strong; Vigourous; Healthy
Valka	Unisex	Wolf; The battle-slain; Defense
Vania	Unisex	Gift of God
Vash	Unisex	Controller; Master
Vayda	Unisex	Rule; Ruler
Veles	Boy	Derived from Volos; Ox; God of the earth, dragons, magic, cattle and trickery
Velkan	Boy	Strength and protection

Veselin	Boy	Cheerful; Happy soul
Vica	Unisex	Victorious
Vlad	Boy	Rule
Vlada	Unisex	Ruler or leader
Vojtech	Boy	Eager war
Volodya	Boy	Ruler of the world
Volodymyr	Boy	Ruler of the world
Volos	Boy	God of cattle, earth, and the underworld
Vova	Boy	Ruler of the world
Yarik	Boy	Fierce and powerful

Yaromir	Boy	Man of peace
Yaroslava	Girl	Spring glory
Yavor	Boy	Maple tree
Zaja	Unisex	Born after
Zdravko	Boy	Healthy
Zelena	Unisex	Green; Fresh
Zem	Unisex	Gift of God
Zhivka	Girl	Life, Alive; Feminine form of Zhivko
Zima	Unisex	Winter
Zoren	Boy	Dawn

Zoriah	Unisex	Sunrise; Dawn
Zorian	Boy	Happy; Joyful
Zorka	Girl	Dawn; A variant form of Zora
Zorya	Unisex	Goddess of dawn

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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.

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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.

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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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