239 Adorable Ukrainian Baby Names From The Heart Of Europe

Ukraine, the second largest nation in Europe, is a country with more than a thousand years of tradition and history, originating in antiquity. The land of fertile agricultural plains and heavy industry has some beautiful and unique Ukranian names added in its kitty. It is also renowned for its beautiful people, delicious food, and unmatched landscape.

As per traditional Slavic naming customs, Ukrainian people are supposed to have a tripartite name, which includes a given name, patronymic name, and family name. But the full name is mostly used in official documents, not in day-to-day life. As with most cultures, the given name of a Ukrainian baby is selected by the parents. The first names originate from the two primary sources – Orthodox church tradition, which is of Greek origin, and Catholic church tradition, which is of Latin origin. Slavic-origin names are also familiar to the Ukrainians. Also, the names have to be gender specific, even though they can be derived from the same roots.

While in most cases, Ukrainians have a single first name or given name, in rare instances, doubled or two first names could also be provided, separated by a hyphen. Additionally, some given names in Ukraine are derived from Russian names, especially among ethnic minorities. Although Ukrainian names may seem to be similar to Russian names, some either differ from Russian names by a few letters, or have varied suffixes. For example Dmitri is a Russian name, which takes the form of Dmitro in Ukrainian; similarly, Alexey, a Russian name is spelled Oleksiy in Ukrainian (2).

For the nicknames, Ukrainians mostly use diminutives of the given names, such as Andy for Andriy and Anna for Anastasiya. Anastasiya and Oleksander have been the most popular names in Ukraine for ages. But if you want something less common for your child, take a look at our list of Ukraine baby boy and girl names below.

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Name Gender Meaning
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Mila
Baby Girl Sign Girl Gracious; Dear; Soldier; Miracles
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Valeria
Baby Girl Sign Girl To be strong or brave
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Alexandra
Baby Girl Sign Girl Defender or helper of the people
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Nina
Baby Girl Sign Girl Fire; Fish; Ancient city of Nineveh; Little girl; God is gracious; Strong
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Nadia
Baby Girl Sign Girl Hope; Moist; Tender; Delicate
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Ivanna
Baby Girl Sign Girl God is gracious
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Zoya
Baby Girl Sign Girl Life; To breath; To live
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Lilia
Baby Girl Sign Girl Lily; Purity; White
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Maxim
Baby Boy Sign Boy Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
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Alisa
Baby Girl Sign Girl Noble; Kind; Nobility; Great happiness
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Susanna
Baby Girl Sign Girl Lily; Rose; Lotus
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Myron
Baby Boy Sign Boy Myrrh; Sweet oil; Perfume
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Maksim
Baby Boy Sign Boy The greatest
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Klara
Baby Girl Sign Girl Clear; Bright; Famous
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Marko
Baby Boy Sign Boy Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male
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Alyna
Baby Girl Sign Girl Light; Bright; Noble; Soft; Tender
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Yana
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex God is gracious; Doer of good deeds
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Aleksandra
Baby Girl Sign Girl Defender of mankind
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Aleksandr
Baby Boy Sign Boy Defender of mankind
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Nadiya
Baby Girl Sign Girl Hopeful
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Natali
Baby Girl Sign Girl Day of Christmas; Born on Christmas day
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Olga
Baby Girl Sign Girl Holy; Blessed; Invioilable
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Veronika
Baby Girl Sign Girl She who brings victory; True image
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Mariya
Baby Girl Sign Girl Greatly loved; Sea of bitterness
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Nazar
Baby Boy Sign Boy From Nazareth; Vision; To look
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Darya
Baby Girl Sign Girl Possessing goodness; Sea; Ocean
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Vita
Baby Girl Sign Girl Life; Victory
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Anessa
Baby Girl Sign Girl Pure; Chaste; Holy
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Nadya
Baby Girl Sign Girl Hope; Moist; Tender; Delicate
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Vlad
Baby Boy Sign Boy Rule; Control
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Ruslan
Baby Boy Sign Boy One who is like a Lion
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Olena
Baby Girl Sign Girl Torch; Corposant; Moon; Ancestor's descendant
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Raisa
Baby Girl Sign Girl Rose; Hero; Period; Leader
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Nataliya
Baby Girl Sign Girl Christmas day
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Nelli
Baby Girl Sign Girl Sunray; Shining light; Torch; Corposant; Moon
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Solomia
Baby Girl Sign Girl Peace
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Bohdan
Baby Boy Sign Boy Given by God
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Yulianna
Baby Girl Sign Girl Downy-bearded
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Maksym
Baby Boy Sign Boy The greatest
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Anastasiya
Baby Girl Sign Girl Resurrection
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Valeska
Baby Girl Sign Girl To be strong
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Aleks
Baby Boy Sign Boy Defender of men
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Zlata
Baby Girl Sign Girl Golden
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Maryana
Baby Girl Sign Girl Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love; Favor; Grace
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Oksana
Baby Girl Sign Girl Hospitality
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Sascha
Baby Boy Sign Boy Defender; Protector of mankind
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Yaroslav
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Fierce; Glorious
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Liliya
Baby Girl Sign Girl Lily; Purity
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Yulia
Baby Boy Sign Boy Downy-bearded
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Platon
Baby Boy Sign Boy A broad-shouldered person
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Dariya
Baby Girl Sign Girl Possessing goodness
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Larisa
Baby Girl Sign Girl Citadel; Joyful; A toponymic Greek name
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Symon
Baby Boy Sign Boy To hear; To listen
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Inna
Baby Girl Sign Girl Little light; Beauty of Germanic god Ing; Tender
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Ksenia
Baby Girl Sign Girl Hospitality; Foreigner; Guest
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Lera
Baby Girl Sign Girl To be strong; An allusion to the Virgin Mary; Gravel pit
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Vitaliy
Baby Boy Sign Boy Vital; Of life
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Andriy
Baby Boy Sign Boy Form of Andrew; Manly and strong
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Georgiy
Baby Boy Sign Boy Ukrainian variant of George; Farmer
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Vika
Baby Boy Sign Boy Victor; Conqueror
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Korvin
Baby Boy Sign Boy Raven
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Maks
Baby Boy Sign Boy The greatest
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Zenya
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Life of Zeus; Stranger; Hospitality
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Oleg
Baby Boy Sign Boy Holy; Blessed; Sacred
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Solomiya
Baby Girl Sign Girl Peace
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Dari
Baby Girl Sign Girl One who keeps things well; Graceful;
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Ulyana
Baby Girl Sign Girl Downy-bearded
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Yul
Baby Boy Sign Boy Downy-bearded; Spirit; Heart
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Vitaly
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Vital; Of life
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Marka
Baby Girl Sign Girl Mars; God of war; Male; Warlike; Pearl
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Romie
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Roman; Roman people; Famous type; sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child
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Maxima
Baby Girl Sign Girl Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
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Alla
Baby Girl Sign Girl Torch; Moon; Sweetly-speaking; Holy; Blessed; Noble
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Ruvim
Baby Boy Sign Boy Behold, a son
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Iana
Baby Girl Sign Girl God is gracious
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Nelya
Baby Girl Sign Girl Affection
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Demyan
Baby Boy Sign Boy To tame; Master; Conquer
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Davyd
Baby Boy Sign Boy Beloved; Uncle
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Afina
Baby Girl Sign Girl Greek goddess of wisdom; Blueberries; To refine
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Luba
Baby Girl Sign Girl Love
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Nil
Baby Boy Sign Boy Cloud; Champion; From the Nile river
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Oman
Baby Boy Sign Boy Friend; Helper; Protector; To settle or swell
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Oleksandr
Baby Boy Sign Boy The daughter of the sovereign; The daughter of the Queen and the King
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Orest
Baby Boy Sign Boy Of the mountains; Mountain dweller
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Pavlo
Baby Boy Sign Boy Small and humble
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Vira
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Strong and powerful; Faith; Friendly; Agreeable
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Stepan
Baby Boy Sign Boy One who is crowned with a crown
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Stanislav
Baby Boy Sign Boy He who is destined to become glorious and famous
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Vitalina
Baby Girl Sign Girl Vital; Of life
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Aniket
Baby Boy Sign Boy One who has no residence; Homeless; One who is present in everything; Lord Shiva; Unconquerable
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Arseniy
Baby Boy Sign Boy Virile
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Lavra
Baby Girl Sign Girl One crowned with a crown of laurel tree leaves
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Anisia
Baby Girl Sign Girl Fulfillment; Completion; Unique; Unmatched
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Aliona
Baby Girl Sign Girl The torch; Corposant; Moon
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Emiliya
Baby Girl Sign Girl Rival; Eager
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Illya
Baby Boy Sign Boy My God is Yahweh
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Kalyna
Baby Girl Sign Girl Guelder rose
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Kianu
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Cool breeze over the mountains
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Nadean
Baby Girl Sign Girl Showerer of blessings; Hope
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Matviy
Baby Boy Sign Boy Given by God
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Our thoughtfully selected list of Ukrainian baby names for boys and girls includes names from diverse letters. In addition, it spans simpler options, like Anna and Ivan, to more intricate ones, like Maryska and Rostyslav. Each name comes with its meaning to aid you in choosing a unique yet significant name for your baby. So, whether you are from Ukraine, have Ukrainian origin, or simply admire the appeal of Ukrainian names, the above list will certainly help you decide on a wonderful name for your baby.

Infographic: Interesting Ukrainian Names For Boys And Girls

Ukraine is a beautiful country with rich culture and heritage. Whether you’re from Ukraine or fascinated by the Ukrainian language and culture, look through the infographic below for some wonderful Ukrainian names for your baby. The guide below also contains the names' meanings to help you choose the perfect name for your baby.

endearing ukrainian names for babies (infographic)

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Are there any traditional naming customs in Ukraine?

In the past, the baby’s name was chosen by a priest in correspondence with a patron saint whose ‘feast day’ was on the same day or week of the child being born or baptized. However, nowadays, parents can choose any name of their choice for the baby (1).

2. Can non-Ukranians use Vietnamese baby names?

Yes, non-Ukrainian parents can give Ukrainian names to their babies. Ukrainian names may resemble names from Russia and other Slavic countries. However, ensure you research the history, significance, meaning, and pronunciation of the name before finalizing it.

References

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  1. Ukrainian Culture.
    https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/ukrainian-culture/ukrainian-culture-naming
  2. A Guide To Names And Naming Practices, UK Names Guide.
    https://www.fbiic.gov/public/2008/nov/Naming_practice_guide_UK_2006.pdf

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