10 Russian names for girls

If your baby is going to be a girl, we suggest ten different and original names of Russian origin that maybe you can convince them. Many of them derive from Hebrew and Greek names. They are original and have a beautiful sound. They stand out among their characteristics the short length of the same o

If your baby is going to be a girl, we suggest ten different and original names of Russian origin that maybe you can convince them. Many of them derive from Hebrew and Greek names. They are original and have a beautiful sound. They stand out among their characteristics the short length of the same ones. In some cases they have an affectionate diminutive form.

10 names of Russian origin for girls

1. Anna:

A beautiful name, whose diminutive is Anya, very popular in the United States and the United Kingdom. It is the Russian form of Ana that comes from the Hebrew and means 'beneficent, compassionate, full of grace'. Cal 2. Calina: It is a variant of Elena name of Greek origin meaning 'bright light like the sun'.

3. Dasha: This name means 'gift of God'. This Russian name derives from the Greek 'Dorothy' and means 'gift of God'.

4. Irina: means 'the one who loves peace'. It is the Irene variant of Greek origin. Among the personalities that have popularized this name we can highlight the model Irina Shayk.

5. Karenina: in Russia it is used as a name and as a surname. As variants we can highlight Karina and Katherina. 'Ana Karenina' is the title of one of the novels by the Russian writer Leon Tolstoy.

6. Kira: means 'cheerful'. It is a name very used in Russia although its origin is Persian.

7. Laika: means 'farmer'. The dog Laika popularized this name by becoming the first living being to be sent into space.

8. Natascha: 'born at Christmas'. It is very popular in Russia. It is the Russian variant of Natalia, a name of Latin origin.

9. Tasya: Its meaning is 'the one that is reborn'. It is the diminutive of Anastasya. This is the name of the Russian Grand Duchess Anastasia, youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II, murdered with her entire family after the October Revolution.

10. Zaria: means 'sunrise or shine'. It is the Russian variant of the name of Hebrew origin Sara that means 'princess'.

Cristina González Hernando. Editor of Guiainfantil.com