The term “Slavic” refers to the group of 13 countries in parts of modern-day Eastern Europe that include Poland, Russia, Bulgaria, Macedonia, The Czech Republic, Ukraine, and others. There are several inter-related language groups in the region, and many names are similar across Slavic countries due to these similar languages and cultural roots. If you’re looking for a name to reflect your ancestry or even just your interest in the region, there are plenty of unique options.
Some Slavic names will be familiar to English speakers, such as Boris. This is one of the most well-known Slavic boy’s names. It means “snow leopard,” a very strong masculine name. Tosha or Natasha is a popular Slavic girls’ name in English-speaking countries as well. It translates to “born on Christmas day.”
There are a few more unusual options that are rarely heard outside of the region. For boys, Kazmer is a strong name meaning “famous destroyer of peace.” This name may seem especially appropriate when your baby keeps you up all night during sleep training. Florien is a much gentler and sweeter boys’ name meaning “flower.” Florien can also be spelled Florian and may be used for girls in some cases.
You might choose a Slavic girl’s name for its beautiful and unique meaning. Danica is a Slavic and Latin name that means “morning star.” Ajla is a unique girl’s name meaning “halo” or “circle of light,” reflecting Slavic Christian traditions.
A unisex name like Sable is also used in the region. It means black and can refer to valuable fur. This is a perfect name if your child has silky dark hair.
Ajla
Meaning: Halo or circle of light
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Girl
Anatol
Meaning: From the east
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy
Andrei
Meaning: Manly; brave. Variant of English Andrew
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy
Anton
Meaning: Highly praiseworthy
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy
Arron
Meaning: Highly praiseworthy
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy
Bohuslav
Meaning: God’s glory
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy
Boleslaus
Meaning: Sorrowful
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy
Boris
Meaning: Snow leopard
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy
Bronislaw
Meaning: Weapon of glory
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy
Casimir
Meaning: Peaceful
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy
Chessie
Meaning: At peace
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Girl
Conrad
Meaning: Brave; wise
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy
Danica
Meaning: Morning star
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Girl
Dimetrius
Meaning: In Catholic writings Dimas is the compassionate thief who died with Jesus
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy
Dimka
Meaning: Universal
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy
Etilia
Meaning: Great river
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Girl
Fania
Meaning: Free
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Girl
Florien/Florian
Meaning: Flower
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy
Feodora
Meaning: God’s gift
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Girl
Gavrila
Meaning: God give me strength
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Girl
Hana
Meaning: Variant of Johanna
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Girl
Hedy
Meaning: Strife
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Girl
Ivan
Meaning: Variant of John. Ivanhoe is the medieval variant Sir Walter Scott used for the Saxon hero of ‘Ivanhoe.’
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy
Jan
Meaning: Variant of John
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy
Karol
Meaning: Manly
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy
Kasmira
Meaning: Commanding peace
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Girl
Katarina
Meaning: Pure
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Girl
Kazmer
Meaning: Famous destroyer of peace
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy
Kersten
Meaning: Christian
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy
Lacko
Meaning: Famous ruler
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy
Laszlo
Meaning: Famous ruler
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy
Lew
Meaning: Lion
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy
Ludmilla
Meaning: Beloved
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Girl
Magda
Meaning: Abbreviation of Magdalena.Woman from Magdala. Reference to Biblical Mary Magdalene
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Girl
Misha
Meaning: Nickname for Michael: gift from God
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy
Nadezhda
Meaning: Hope
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Girl
Nicholai
Meaning: Victorious; conquerer of the people. Variant of Nicholas
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy
Oral
Meaning: Eagle
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy
Pavel
Meaning: Little. Form of Paul
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy
Radmilla
Meaning: Works for the people
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Girl
Rorik
Meaning: Red
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy
Rostislav
Meaning: Glory
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy
Sable
Meaning: Black
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy
Sandor
Meaning: Defender of man
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy
Stanislav
Meaning: Military glory
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy
Tosha/Natasha
Meaning: Born on Christmas day
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Girl
Valeska
Meaning: Glorious ruler
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Girl
Varvara
Meaning: Foreigner
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Girl
Vladimir
Meaning: Universal ruler
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy
Vyacheslav
Meaning: Glory
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy