These
names are used by Slavic peoples.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Hrastimir m CroatianThe first element of this name is derived from the Serbo-Croatian noun
hrast "oak (tree)". The second element is derived from Slavic
mir "peace".
Hristomir m BulgarianThis name is Christian in origin. The first element is derived from
Hristos, which is the Slavic form of
Christ and thus refers to Jesus Christ. The second element is derived from Slavic
mir "peace"... [
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Hristoslav m BulgarianThis name is Christian in origin. The first element is derived from
Hristos, which is the Slavic form of
Christ and thus refers to Jesus Christ. The second element is derived from Slavic
slav "glory"... [
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Hrytsko m UkrainianUkrainian diminutive of
Hryhoriy, which was used as the main folk form of the name until the early 20th century.
Hvalimir m SerbianThe first element of this name is derived from the Serbo-Croatian noun
hvala "thanks". The second element is derived from Slavic
mir "peace". A known bearer of this name was Hvalimir Belojević, a 9th-century Serbian duke.
Hvězdomír m CzechThe first element of this name is derived from Czech
hvězda "star", which is ultimately derived from Proto-Slavic
gvězda "star". Also compare Slovak
hviezda and Russian
zvezda, both of which mean "star"... [
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Hvězdoslav m CzechThe first element of this name is derived from Czech
hvězda "star", which is ultimately derived from Proto-Slavic
gvězda "star". Also compare Slovak
hviezda and Russian
zvezda, both of which mean "star"... [
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Hviezdomir m SlovakThe first element of this name is derived from Slovak
hviezda "star", which is ultimately derived from Proto-Slavic
gvězda "star". Also compare Czech
hvězda and Russian
zvezda, both of which mean "star"... [
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Hviezdoslav m SlovakThe first element of this name is derived from Slovak
hviezda "star", which is ultimately derived from Proto-Slavic
gvězda "star". Also compare Czech
hvězda and Russian
zvezda, both of which mean "star"... [
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Ianka f Bulgarian, Flemish (Rare)Alternate transcription of
Yanka. The name has also seen some use in Flanders, which is the Dutch-speaking part of Belgium. It has not been used in the neighbouring Netherlands, that is to say: no Dutch newborn girls were ever given the name - so far, only immigrants have borne the name.... [
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Idey m Soviet, RussianMasculine form of
Ideya. This name was used by Communist parents who were eager to reject traditional names.
Ideya 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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Idora f CroatianContracted form of
Isadora. This name is borne by Croatian figure skater Idora Hegel (born 1983).
Idosław m PolishThe first element of this name is derived from Polish
idę "I am going" (though it literally means "I go"), which is derived from Polish
iść "to go, to walk" (which in turn is derived from Proto-Slavic
it'i "to go")... [
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Idzimir m PolishThe first element of this name is derived from Polish
idzie "he goes", which is derived from Polish
iść "to go, to walk" (which in turn is derived from Proto-Slavic
it'i "to go")... [
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Idzimysł m PolishThe first element of this name is derived from Polish
idzie "he goes", which is derived from Polish
iść "to go, to walk" (which in turn is derived from Proto-Slavic
it'i "to go")... [
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Idzisław m PolishThe first element of this name is derived from Polish
idzie "he goes", which is derived from Polish
iść "to go, to walk" (which in turn is derived from Proto-Slavic
it'i "to go")... [
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Ifinoja f UkrainianUkrainian form of Iphinoe (Ancient Greek: Ἰφινόη), the name of multiple characters in Greek mythology, including many princesses.
Ignaty m RussianVariant transcription of
Ignatiy. A known bearer of this name was Russian writer and playwright Ignaty Potapenko (1856-1929).
Ikar m Bulgarian, Croatian, Macedonian, Polish, Russian, Serbian, UkrainianBulgarian, Croatian, Macedonian, Polish, Russian, Serbian and Ukrainian form of
Ikaros (see
Icarus).
Ikon 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.
Ikonija f Croatian (Rare), SerbianDerived from the Croatian and Serbian noun
ikona (which is written as икона in Serbian) meaning "icon", which is derived from Greek εικόνα
(eikona), itself ultimately derived from ancient Greek εἰκών
(eikon) meaning "likeness, image, portrait".... [
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Ilir m BosnianMeans Illyrian the ancestors of the bosniaks and Serbian people.
Ilirijan m SerbianMeans Illyrian the ancestors of the SERBIAN ethnic people
Illirika f RussianApparently derived from Illyricum, an ancient region conquered by the Romans. It is etymologically related to Illyria (see
Illyrios).
Illyana 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'.
Ilyana f Arabic, Bulgarian, SerbianFeminine form of
Ilya. Ilyana is an indirect Quranic name and a non-standard formation that originates from
Ilana. It means "sun", "sun ray", "kindness", "softness", "leniency", and "gentleness".
Ilyo m BulgarianVariant transcription of
Ильо (see
Ilio). Ilyo Voyvoda (also known as
Dedo Iljo Maleshevski, born
Iliya Markov, 1805 – 1898) was a Bulgarian revolutionary from the region of Macedonia, who is considered a national hero in both Bulgaria and North Macedonia.
Imisława f PolishDerived from the Slavic name element
imi meaning "seize, take" or "begin" and
sława meaning "fame, glory".
Industrializatsiya 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.
Inela f BosnianMeaning unknown at this time. A famous bearer of this name is Inela Nogić (b. 1976), a Bosnian woman who won a beauty pageant contest during the Siege of Sarajevo (1992-1996). The story behind the contest as well as amateur footage of it led to the making of a documentary titled
Miss Sarajevo, which added to the international pressure to end the siege... [
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Iovel 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.
Ischyrion m Ancient Greek, Polish (Rare)Derived from Greek ισχυρός
(ischyros) meaning "mighty, powerful, strong". Saint Ischyrion of Alexandria was a martyr in Egypt who was impaled on a sharp pole. Ischyrion had the rank of Commander in Arrian Army... [
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Iskroslav m CroatianThe first element of this name is derived from the Serbo-Croatian noun
iskra "spark". Also see
Iskra, which is of the same etymology. The second element is derived from Slavic
slav "glory".
Ismailo m SerbianSerbian form of ISHMAEL. Ismailo is older son of Avram, in old testament of Bible.