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Goislav m RussianMeaning "hail to glory". Combined with
goiek,
goier "hail" and
slav "glory".
Gorislav Горислав m Croatian, RussianThe first element of this name is derived from Proto-Slavic
gora "mountain". Also see
Goran, which is of the same etymology. The second element is derived from Slavic
slav "glory".
Gostimira f RussianMeaning "guest of peace and earth". Combined with
gost "guest" and
miru "peace, world".
Gradimir Градимир m Bulgarian, Macedonian, Russian, Serbian, CroatianThe first element of this name can be derived from Serbo-Croatian
grȃd, which can mean "city, town" as well as "fortress, castle" (which is ultimately derived from Proto-Slavic
gordъ "settlement, enclosed space")... [
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Guriy Гурий m Russian (Rare)Russian form of
Gourias (see
Gurias). Since at least the 16th century, this name has been borne by various Russian bishops and archbishops.
Gvozdika Гвоздика f Soviet, RussianDerived from the Russian noun гвоздика
(gvozdika) meaning "carnation" (as in, the flower from the genus
Dianthus). This name was used by Communist parents who were eager to reject traditional names, in reference to the red carnation flower (known in Russian as
krasnaya gvozdika), which had become one of the symbols of the Russian communist revolutions of February and October 1917.
Idey Идей m Soviet, RussianMasculine form of
Ideya. This name was used by Communist parents who were eager to reject traditional names.
Ideya Идея f Soviet, RussianDerived from the Russian noun идея
(ideya) meaning "idea, thought, notion". This name was created by Communist parents who were eager to reject traditional names, possibly in reference to the word идеология
(ideologiya) meaning "ideology" or to communist ideas, concepts or ideals in general.... [
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Ignaty Игнатий m RussianVariant transcription of
Ignatiy. A known bearer of this name was Russian writer and playwright Ignaty Potapenko (1856-1929).
Ikar Икар m Bulgarian, Croatian, Macedonian, Polish, Russian, Serbian, UkrainianBulgarian, Croatian, Macedonian, Polish, Russian, Serbian and Ukrainian form of
Ikaros (see
Icarus).
Ikon Икон m Russian (Archaic)Derived from the Greek noun εἰκών
(eikon) meaning "likeness, image, portrait". This given name is religious in nature, since its first use as a given name was inspired by the religious paintings (a.k.a. icons) of biblical characters and saints from the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Illirika Иллирика f RussianApparently derived from Illyricum, an ancient region conquered by the Romans. It is etymologically related to Illyria (see
Illyrios).
Illyana Иллиана f RussianI've heard many different meanings ranging from snowflake, daughter of the sun, and even light I have found God.
Illyana f RussianThis is the feminine form of Ilya, Russian form of Elijah, which means 'My God is Yahweh'.
Industrializatsiya Индустриализация f Soviet, Russian (Archaic)Derived from the Russian noun индустриализация
(industrializatsiya) meaning "industrialization". This name was used by Communist parents who were eager to reject traditional names, in reference to the rapid industrialization of the Soviet Union, which at the beginning was predominantly agricultural.
Iovel Иовель m Soviet, RussianContraction of Russian исполняющий обязанности Владимира Ленина
(ispolnyayushchiy obyazannosti Vladimira Lenina) meaning "fulfilling the obligations of Vladimir Lenin"... [
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Irsen m Korean, RussianRussification of
Il-Seong. This was used in the patronymic of Kim Jong-il's birth name, Yuri Irsenovich Kim.
Izail Изаиль m Soviet, RussianContraction of Russian исполнитель заветов Ильича
(ispolnitel' zavetov Il'icha) meaning "executor of the testament of Ilyich" or of the Soviet slogan Исполняй заветы Ильича!
(Ispolnyay zavety Il'icha!) meaning "Fulfill the legacy of Ilyich!" The last word in both sentences refers to the Russian politician and communist revolutionary Vladimir Lenin (1870-1924), whose patronymic was Ilyich.... [
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Izil Изиль m Soviet, RussianVariant form of
Izail. This name was created by Communist parents who were eager to reject traditional names.... [
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Izya Изя m & f RussianDiminutive of ISAAC, ISIDORE, ISABEL, ISRAEL, and other names beginning with a similar sound.
Kamo m Armenian, RussianFrom the pseudonym of the Bolshevik revolutionary Simon Ter-Petrosyan, which was obtained due to mispronouncing Russian "komu" (to whom) as "kamo."
Kapiton Капитон m Georgian, RussianGeorgian and Russian form of
Capiton. Known bearers of this name include Russian painter Kapiton Zelentsov (1790-1845) and Russian portrait painter Kapiton Pavlov (1791–1842).
Karloff m RussianA notable bearer is a United States film actor (born in England) noted for his performances in horror films (1887-1969). A variant was used in the LEGO Ninjago series for the Master of Metal.
Kastor Кастор m Russian, Turkish, TagalogRussian, Turkish, and Tagalog form of
Castor. In Turkish and Tagalog, this is also the ordinary vocabulary word for "beaver".
Katishe Катишь f Russian (?), LiteraturePerhaps a Russified form of French
Catiche, an archaic diminutive of
Catherine. This name is used for a character, Princess
Katerina 'Katishe' Mamontova, in English translations of Leo Tolstoy's epic novel
War and Peace (1869).
Katiushka Катюшка f RussianVariant transliteration of
Катюшка (see
Katyushka), not usually used as a given name in its own right.
Ket Кэт f Soviet, Russian (Rare)Acronym of the Russian words коммунизм
(kommunizm) meaning "communism", электрификация
(elektrifikatsiya) meaning "electrification" and труд
(trud) meaning "labour"... [
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Kid Кид m Soviet, RussianContraction of Russian коммунистический идеал
(kommunisticheskiy ideal) meaning "communist ideal". This name was created by Communist parents who were eager to reject traditional names.
Klavdy Клавдий m RussianVariant transcription of
Klavdiy. A bearer of this name was Russian painter Klavdy Lebedev (1852-1916).
Klonimir Клонимир m Croatian, Russian, SerbianThe first element of this archaic name is possibly derived from Russian
klyon or
kljon "maple (tree)". Also compare Polish
klon, which also means "maple (tree)". The second element is derived from either Slavic
mir "peace" or Slavic
mer "great, famous"... [
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Kombayn Комбайн m Soviet, Russian (Rare)Derived from the Russian noun комбайн
(kombayn) meaning "combine" (as in, a harvester - usually one that is used for agricultural purposes, though it can also refer to harvesters used in e.g. industrial settings)... [
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Kondratiy Кондратий m RussianRussian form of
Conrad. It has fallen into heavy disuse because of its link to Kondratiy Ryleyev (1795-1826), leader of Russia's Decembrist revolt in 1825.
Koschei Коще́й m Slavic Mythology (?), RussianA antagonistic figure from traditional Russian fairy tales. Known as “Koschei the Deathless”, he is portrayed as an evil and powerful wizard who cannot be killed by traditional means since his soul is hidden inside an object, often an egg nested inside other protective objects.
Krasarma Красарма f Soviet, Russian (Rare)Contraction of Russian Красная армия
(Krasnaya armiya) meaning "Red army". This name was created by Communist parents who were eager to reject traditional names.