List of Greek, Russian Baby Names Meanings

Galina

(gah-LEE-nah)

Galina ([Cyrillic]: Галина; from Greek γαλήνη "Serenity" 0 is a Russian feminine given name, popular in Bulgaria and Slovenia during Soviet hierarchy. ... The Second meaning arrives also from Ancient Greek myth Galene was one of the Nereid mermaids, known as the goddess of calm seas.

Meaning: Woman of serenity Origin: Greek, Russian

Gennadiya

(geh-nah-DEE-yah)

Gennady (Russian: Генна́дий, IPA: [ɡʲɪˈnadʲɪj]), also spelled Gennadi or Gennadiy, is a Russian form of a Hellenic name Gennadios/Gennadius. The feminine form is Gennadiya. ... Gennadi Karponosov, Russian Olympic and world champion ice dancer and coach.

Meaning: Woman of generosity Origin: Greek, Russian

Grisha

(GREE-shah)

Grischa (alternatively spelled Grisha or Gricha) is a short form for the name Gregory or Grigorij, and sometimes for the name Georgi as well, used in Russia and some nearby countries, including Ukraine and Bulgaria. The "sha" ending is a typical short form in the Russian language for names.

Meaning: To be awake or watchful Origin: Greek, Russian

Irinushka

(ee-ree-NOOSH-kah)

Meaning of name Irinushka. Etymology : Russian diminutive of IRINA. Saint : Origin : Russian.

Meaning: Woman of peace Origin: Greek, Russian

Jekaterina

(ye-kah-tye-REE-nah)

Russian Meaning: The name Ekaterina is a Russian baby name. In Russian the meaning of the name Ekaterina is: Pure.

Meaning: Chaste, Pure Origin: Greek, Russian

Katya

(KAH-tyah)

Katya is a feminine given name. It is a very popular name in Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Macedonia. It is a Russian diminutive form of Yekaterina, which is a Russian form of Katherine. The name is sometimes used as an independent given name in the English-speaking world.

Meaning: Chaste, Pure Origin: Greek, Russian

Kolya

(KAWL-yah)

The different meanings of the name Kolya are: Aboriginal meaning: Winter. Russian meaning: Victory of the people; Derivative: A Russian nickname from Nikolai. Slavic meaning: Victorious Warrior.

Meaning: Victorious people Origin: Greek, Russian

Kuzma

(kooz-MAH)

Kuzma Name Meaning. Ukrainian and Belorussian: from the personal name Kuzma, Greek Kosmas, a derivative of kosmos 'universe', '(ordered) arrangement'. St. Cosmas, martyred with his brother Damian in Cilicia in the early 4th century ad, came to be widely revered in the Eastern Church.

Meaning: Harmony, Universe Origin: Greek, Russian

Lesya

(LYEHS-yah)

Lesya can mean: Lesya, Russian and Ukrainian feminine name that is a variant of Alexandra. Lesya Ukrainka (1871-1913), Ukrainian poet, writer and critic. Named after her: The Lesya Ukrainka National Academic Theater of Russian Drama is a theater in Kiev, Ukraine.

Meaning: Protector of humanity Origin: Greek, Russian

Lidochka

(lee-DAWSH-kah)

Russian Meaning: The name Lidochka is a Russian baby name. In Russian the meaning of the name Lidochka is: From Lydia.

Meaning: Coming from Lydia Origin: Greek, Russian