100+ Russian Girl Names & Meanings (2026)

Russian girl names reflect centuries of tradition with meanings and pronunciation guidance.

Top 15 Russian girl names with meanings

1. Anastasiya — Resurrection (Grand Duchess Anastasia)
2. Anya — Grace
3. Dasha — Gift of God
4. Darya — Wealthy queen (Daria Kasatkina)
5. Ekaterina — Pure (Ekaterina II (Catherine the Great))
6. Elizaveta — Pledged to God (Elizaveta Petrovna)
7. Galina — Calm, serene (Galina Ulanova)
8. Inna — Rushing water
9. Katya — Pure (Katya Kabanova)
10. Ksenia — Hospitality (Ksenia Sukhinova)
11. Lara — Famous, shining (Lara (Doctor Zhivago))
12. Larissa — From Larissa, citadel (Larissa Latynina)
13. Liliya — Lily (Liliya Shobukhova)
14. Luda — Love of the people (Luda)
15. Ludmila — Love of the people (Ludmila Prokofyeva)

Complete List with Meanings

Name	Meaning	Origin	Famous Bearer
Anastasiya	Resurrection	Russian	Grand Duchess Anastasia
Anya	Grace	Russian	—
Dasha	Gift of God	Russian	—
Darya	Wealthy queen	Russian	Daria Kasatkina
Ekaterina	Pure	Russian	Ekaterina II (Catherine the Great)
Elizaveta	Pledged to God	Russian	Elizaveta Petrovna
Galina	Calm, serene	Russian	Galina Ulanova
Inna	Rushing water	Russian	—
Katya	Pure	Russian	Katya Kabanova
Ksenia	Hospitality	Russian	Ksenia Sukhinova
Lara	Famous, shining	Russian	Lara (Doctor Zhivago)
Larissa	From Larissa, citadel	Russian	Larissa Latynina
Liliya	Lily	Russian	Liliya Shobukhova
Luda	Love of the people	Russian	Luda
Ludmila	Love of the people	Russian	Ludmila Prokofyeva
Lyudmila	Loving people	Russian	Lyudmila Pavlichenko (sniper)
Mariya	Beloved	Russian	Mariya Sharapova
Mila	Gracious, dear	Russian	Mila Kunis
Miroslava	Peace and glory	Russian	—
Nadya	Hope	Russian	Nadya Savchenko
Nadezhda	Hope	Russian	Nadezhda Krupskaya
Natalia	Born at Christmas	Russian	Natalia Goncharova
Nikita	Victory of the people	Russian	Nikita Khrushchev
Olga	Holy, sacred	Russian	Princess Olga of Kiev
Polina	Little, humble	Russian	Polina Semionova
Sasha	Defender of men	Russian	Sasha (unisex)
Sofya	Wisdom	Russian	Sofya Kovalevskaya (mathematician)
Svetlana	Light, holy	Russian	Svetlana Alliluyeva
Tamara	Palm tree	Russian	Tamara Karsavina
Tatiana	Fairy queen	Russian	Tatiana (Eugene Onegin)
Vera	Faith, truth	Russian	Vera Wang
Yevgenia	Well-born	Russian	Yevgenia Ginzburg
Zoya	Life	Russian	Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya

How to Choose the Right Russian girl names with meanings

When selecting a name:

• Meaning — Does it align with your values?
• Pronunciation — Say it with your surname or brand
• Heritage — Honor family or cultural roots
• Popularity — Check SSA trends
• Flow — Test first + middle + last combinations

Expert tips

Names from russian traditions carry cultural weight. Research pronunciation and meaning before choosing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best russian girl names with meanings?

Top picks include Anastasiya, Anya, Dasha, Darya, Ekaterina. Browse our full list below — each entry includes context to help you choose.

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Our lists mix classic favorites and lesser-known options. For cultural names, we prioritize names that are memorable and meaningful rather than overused.

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Trusted Sources

We cross-reference our research with established references:

• Social Security Administration — Popular Baby Names
• Behind the Name — Etymology Database
• BabyCenter — Name Trends

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