What Russian male names mean warrior?

Examples of Russian names meaning ‘fighter’ or ‘warrior’ for boys include Arman (warrior), Igor (warrior, army), and Andrii (warrior, manly).

What Russian names mean star, moon, and angel?

Russian baby names that are inspired by celestial bodies such as moon or stars include Svetlana (meaning star), Yelena (meaning moon), Anzhelina (meaning angel), Luna (meaning moon), and Anzhela (meaning angel or messenger).

Is Yuri a Russian name?

Yes. Yuri is a Russian boys name that means ‘farmer.’ It is also commonly used in the Belarusian and Ukrainian languages.

Are there any traditional naming conventions or customs for Russian names?

Yes. Naming conventions do exist in Russian culture. According to the conventions, Russian names are structured as [first name] [middle patronymic name] [SURNAME]. The middle patronymic name is created by adding the suffixes ‘vich’ or ‘ovich’ for boys and “avna” or “ovna” for girls, after the father’s name.

Are there any famous or notable people in Russia with unique or interesting names?

Famous Russian people with unique names include Vladimir Putin (the current president of Russia), Mikhail Gorbachev (the eighth and final leader of the Soviet Union), and Alexander Ovechkin (captain of the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League). The others include Pyotr Tchaikovsky (music composer of the Romantic period), Maya Plisetskaya (an international ballet sensation), and Yuri Gagarin (the first man to travel to outer space).

How have Russian names evolved over time and what influences have shaped them?

The changes in the Russian naming patterns can be dated back to the pre-Christian era. Russian names have changed over time due to the October Revolution and the adoption of Christianity, characterized by the elimination of differences between canonical, calendar, and non-calendar names, active borrowing, and active name construction.

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52 Russian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With V

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Valentina	Girl	Strong; Vigourous; Healthy
Valeria	Girl	To be strong or brave
Vera	Girl	Faith; Summer; Valor; Foreign
Vada	Girl	Famous ruler; Snow-capped; High cliff; Evening; Knowledge
Veer	Boy	A brave person; Hero; Warrior; To be powerful or valiant; To make a heroic effort; Faith; True
Viktor	Boy	Victor; Conqueror
Vladimir	Girl	A great and famous ruler; Peace; World
Violetta	Unisex	Violet; A flowering plant
Vanya	Girl	Gracious gift of God
Vania	Unisex	God is gracious

Viktoria	Girl	Victory
Veronika	Girl	She who brings victory; True image
Vlad	Boy	Rule; Control
Veera	Unisex	A strong and brave person; Faith
Valerian	Boy	To be strong
Valeska	Girl	To be strong
Vadim	Boy	To accuse; To argue
Vladislav	Boy	Glorious rule
Viera	Unisex	Faithful; Truthful
Vitaliy	Boy	Vital; Of life

Vasilisa	Girl	King; Empress
Vika	Boy	Victor; Conqueror
Vitaly	Unisex	Vital; Of life
Vira	Unisex	Strong and powerful; Faith; Friendly; Agreeable
Vitalina	Girl	Vital; Of life
Valek	Unisex	Strength, power, protector
Vannia	Unisex	God is gracious; Son of Bani
Vasily	Boy	Royal; King
Vitali	Boy	Vital; Of life
Vyacheslav	Boy	Greater glory

Valik	Boy	To be strong; Vigorous; Healthy; Strong
Viara	Girl	Faith; Truth
Veira	Unisex	A strong and brave person; Faith
Vlada	Unisex	To rule and control
Viktoriya	Girl	Victory; Roman goddess of victory
Valissa	Unisex	Queen; Empress; Between
Valeriya	Girl	To be strong
Vaniya	Unisex	God is gracious; Of the woods; Of the forest; Greenish
Varya	Girl	Foreign
Venera	Girl	Love; Venerated

Vjera	Girl	Faith
Valera	Boy	Strong; Valiant
Vladislava	Boy	Glorious rule
Vova	Boy	Ruler of the world; Great; Famous
Verochka	Girl	Verity; Truth
Valeri	Boy	To be strong
Valentin	Unisex	Strong; Healthy
Valery	Unisex	Strong
Vasya	Boy	King; Royalty
Valya	Girl	Strong; Healthy

Vonya	Unisex	Wish; Hope
Vila	Unisex	Fairy; Hero; Brave; Courage

Infographic: Top Russian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With V

Our infographic below features options from timeless classics to contemporary favorites that complement your child's personality. Scroll through the list to find the perfect name that reflects your preferences and your family's shared values.

Russian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With V(infographic)

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