There are a lot of less common names, let’s briefly describe the main ones rare names boys (male names). Unfortunately, many beautiful rare Russian names are undeservedly forgotten today.
Has your family just had a baby boy? Our list of male names - ancient and modern, popular among different nations- will help you name the boy in accordance with the meaning of the name and your family traditions. Popular and rare male names - and the meaning of these names.
ADAM
(from Hebrew - created from dust)
Researchers believe that the severity of original sin continues to involuntarily oppress Adam. He looks neither like his mother nor his father. Alien to him family traditions. He is persistent and stubborn.
Adam is very amorous, but at the same time he secretly maintains a sincere admiration for the woman. He is reputed to be a person who is always ready to sacrifice personal things for the sake of an idea, although this impression is very deceptive.
AQIM
(from Hebrew - affirmation, Resurrection of the Lord; ancient pronunciation - Joachim)
This is the name of the lucky ones, whom fate always helps to achieve their goal. Moreover, Akim is usually an active and decisive person.
Success in work is facilitated by endurance and patience, which the name of its owner bestows.
Akim is endowed with a strong, albeit hidden, so-called lazy charm, which the fairer sex cannot help but notice. Akim will not make a lot of work to win a woman’s heart, which he often takes advantage of. Loves a variety of sex.
At home, Akim is a reliable owner and knows how to work with his hands.
ALBERT
(from Latin - white)
Albert lives an extremely rich inner life. He has a high intellect and a wild imagination, which, surprisingly, is combined with pragmatism, which allows him to achieve success in life.
Albert's mind is so flexible that there is almost nothing left for feelings. True, he is kind, sentimental, full of politeness and delicacy.
His indecision hinders him in matters of the heart. It is difficult for him to express his feelings in words, although he has deep feelings.
Albert is interested in everything related to religion and even the occult.
ARNOLD
(from Old Norse - singer)
Arnold's straightforwardness often leads to trouble and hostility from people. He is closed and does not let anyone near him. The desire to go into one's own inner world pushes him towards creative activity where he feels most comfortable.
In his work, Arnold is conscientious and obligatory, and for the sake of success he is ready to bang his head against the wall. He has keen logical thinking, but is easily irritated and lacks flexibility and endurance.
Arnold has high sexual potential. To woo his partner, he uses all his charm. At the same time, he is a good family man; his family usually has many children.
ARSENY
(from Greek - courageous, sublime)
Although the name Arseny means “courageous,” he sometimes lacks the strength and will to follow his creative desire, be it the choice of a profession or the choice of a life partner. Therefore, he achieves success more often in his imagination, which is sometimes brighter than reality.
And yet Arseny can turn his life around and confirm the meaning of his name. At the same time, Senya will not take revenge on those who lead him astray, for his generosity is enormous. This is generally a property of all people with a creative imagination.
Arseny's innate vocation is music, although he can achieve great success in other creative fields.
ARTHUR
(from Celtic - bear)
Arthur has enormous innate intuition, which helps him easily navigate society, manage people and situations. For the time being, he does not use this quality of his, but as soon as circumstances turn against him, he mobilizes his will, intuition, and intellect to fight and, as a rule, wins.
The musical sound and rhythm of the name often takes Arthur into the realm of fantasy and dreams, which can be continued in literature, painting and professions related to travel and adventure.
BOGDAN
(from Old Slavonic - given by the gods)
Bogdan is as efficient as an ox. He reads a lot, is very hardworking, a real craftsman, and loves to tinker. He will not burden his colleagues with his problems, but will figure everything out with his own mind.
He is simple in communication and loves life simple, without frills. If nothing can be changed, there is no need to be nervous and strain in vain. But if in a difficult situation he sees the slightest loophole to improve the situation, he, with his characteristic practicality, will slowly and with dignity come out unscathed. Bogdan has a well-developed intuition, but he rarely uses it, guided only by reason.
Bogdan is sexy. He is kind with women, loves people, but is proud.
VENEDICT
(from Latin - blessed, European version of the name Benedict)
A very strong name, the energy of which is further enhanced by its rarity. It endows a person with such qualities as firmness, authority, perseverance. And if a person does not correspond to this idea, the name begins to look stupid. Fortunately, Venedikt always has an escape route - a diminutive version of his name - Venya.
Venedikt is principled and prudent, does not do anything in a hurry, but stubbornly follows his own path, achieving significant success.
In love and friendship, Venedikt is noble, like a true knight.
BENJAMIN
(from Hebrew - beloved son)
A soft name that gives its owner dreaminess and natural talent. Wherever this person works, he usually invents something.
He speaks well and has authority among employees. Over the years, Benjamin becomes very pragmatic.
Veniamin is progressing quite successfully professional path. He can give up his own benefits so as not to offend another. This is kind good man who always cares about his neighbors. But with all his gentleness, he will not allow himself to be humiliated or not recognized.
VIKENTY
(from Latin - winner)
Vincent cannot be called good or evil, but he is a brave and active person, actively intervenes in life, fights - for it or against it - and receives true pleasure from it.
Cunning and resourcefulness are alien to him; he is a thorough person who knows his worth.
Vincent is very attached to his family, it is part of himself.
He is exceptionally attentive to his mother, wife and children, who reciprocate his feelings.
GABRIEL
(from Hebrew - my power - God)
Gabriel is intellectual and selfish, but this does not prevent him from treating people well. This is a natural analyst; it is important for him to understand the very essence of the problem. Gabriel is independent in his judgments and does not recognize any pressure from outside.
Thoroughness, calmness and restraint make Gabriel a person who is able to maintain composure in a critical situation; he does not give in to panic.
Gabriel is hospitable and kind, but very vulnerable, so it is difficult to get along with people. But he is a wonderful family man, and the children love him very much, because it is always interesting to be with him.
GERASIM
(from Greek - venerable)
Gerasim is a kind man, but stubborn. True, over the years he becomes more flexible, even capable of sacrifice and altruism.
He is a man of few words and prefers to listen without interrupting his interlocutor.
Hera has a vulnerable soul, he subtly senses falsehood, so his circle of friends is narrow.
Natural timidity and indecision have long prevented Gerasim from starting a family, although he is a wonderful family man. He can allow his wife to be the head of the house, but he does it with dignity.
HERMANN
(from Latin - half-blooded)
There is an opinion that this beautiful name promises its owner a difficult character and a difficult fate.
Herman is cunning, irritable, hot-tempered, and sometimes roguish. But he does not consider such actions forbidden for himself, being sure that all this is nothing compared to his business abilities, ability to work and earn money.
And indeed, the ability to always get one’s way, courage, contempt for dangers are also integral qualities of this name.
German is charming, women like him, and is a faithful and reliable husband. True, over the years he begins to prefer career, honors, titles, money to everything. But is that really such a bad thing?
DAVID (DAVYD)
(from Hebrew - beloved)
David is proud and hot-tempered, like a powder keg, but easy-going. The desire to impress others, to be recognized is the goal of his life.
As a rule, he has a powerful research intellect. Hardworking. He can move mountains while working fervently, without visible effort.
David is physically strong, energetic, and also has the gift of persuasion. Therefore, he is guaranteed victory both professionally and in everyday life.
He is charming, successful with women, but does not chase them. His chosen one responds to his feelings with love and devotion. And David deserves it - after all, he is monogamous.
EVDOKIM
(from Greek - glorious)
Evdokim is so stubborn that he will never admit that he is wrong and will not be the first to reconcile.
He is a good worker, and prefers to do everything himself than to ask anyone. He is neat and does not tolerate sloppiness in others.
Evdokim is reasonable, calculating, taciturn, and from the outside may seem overly strict, even boring. But among close people or in a friendly company, you won’t recognize him: he jokes, tells anecdotes, sings.
It’s easy to fall in love with him, but then it’s easy to be disappointed.
ELISHA
(from Hebrew - saved by God)
The name endows its owner with kindness, dreaminess and sensuality, abilities in the arts, as well as in the occult sciences.
But it is difficult to understand what Elisha is serious about and what is a joke, since he is always ironic, including at himself. There is no doubt about one thing: Lesya is gifted with a tender and loving heart, you can trust him. It’s not in vain, apparently, that A.S. Pushkin made Elisha positive hero fairy tales "Oh dead princess and seven heroes."
EFREM
(from Hebrew - prolific)
The name gives its bearer a desire for thrills. Ephraim enjoys the change of feelings and impressions. He loves contrasts, not recognizing halftones.
Ephraim is a broad-minded person, but domineering, vain, irritable, as they say, “without brakes.” This breadth and temperament can manifest itself both with a minus sign and with a plus sign. On the one hand, he can talk like crazy, make empty promises, and on the other hand, he can easily spend time, energy, and money on you, which, by the way, he always has.
ZAKHAR
(from Hebrew - God's memory)
Zakhar is kind and open to the grief of others, he is attentive and caring towards the people and animals around him. It’s not for nothing that people reach out to him for sympathy. He is especially generous to his parents, wife, and children.
Zakhar loves technology; even as a child he could play with construction sets for hours, and as an adult he chooses the appropriate profession. He has an excellent memory. Nothing comes to him without difficulty, but he is an excellent worker - conscientious, scrupulous, and committed.
Zakhar usually gets married late, trusts his wife completely, and is a homebody. Sociable and hospitable, makes friends with neighbors. He takes a very responsible approach to raising children who reciprocate his love.
ZINOVIY
(from Greek - born of Zeus)
The name gives its bearer patience and calmness. Zinovy is an easy-going person, even somewhat timid, uncertain and indecisive.
This is especially true for “amorous affairs”. As a result, Zinovy marries late, but family life builds thoroughly, responsibly, tastefully.
Zinovy takes everything to heart, which makes his life very difficult, including his business life. He himself is a good worker, purposeful and collected. He does not throw words into the wind and does not recognize the empty chatter of others.
IGNATIY, IGNATIUS
(from Greek - unknown, unknown)
At first glance, it may seem that Ignat is cold, and this often pushes people away from him. Not good good attitude people’s attitude towards the “incomprehensible” Ignat was even entrenched in a proverb: “It’s not Ignat’s fault that there are many huts in the village; It’s the house’s fault for letting Ignat in.” Although this attitude is not always fair: Ignat’s coldness is purely external, perhaps he is simply embarrassed to express his feelings.
Ignat is practical and punctual and achieves considerable success in his work. But he is easily offended if he feels that he is not recognized and does not hear praise addressed to him.
INNOCENT
(from Latin - innocent, immaculate)
The name suggests artistry, sophistication, and refinement of soul in its owner, i.e. what is called aristocracy.
Innocent is a romantic with a sensitive heart, capable of deeply experiencing his own or someone else's misfortune, so it is difficult for him to achieve peace of mind. It would be good if, as a child, Kesha found herself in a circle of peers where not only brute strength, but also intelligence was held in high esteem. Otherwise, he risks becoming a cynic, for cynicism is often a cover for an easily vulnerable soul.
Innocent can find good use of his spiritual qualities in professions related to art, which is greatly facilitated by his analytical mind and instant reaction.
HERACLIUS
(from Greek - glorified hero)
The name gives the owner a noble and generous character. Irakli is always ready for brave deeds, and if something happens, for a feat.
His chivalrous deeds give him a flattering image in society. But this is also where Irakli’s penchant for bravado comes from.
Irakli’s nature is ardent, passionate, and does not fit into disciplinary boundaries, so professions that require strict subordination to superiors, work “from” to “to” are not suitable for him - there he will become bored and wither.
Irakli is also endowed with the ability to feel beauty: music, painting and, of course, love.
CLIMENT
(from Latin - merciful)
With this name, good luck comes into a person’s destiny. “Lucky”, “lucky” - that’s all about Klim.
He is really lucky, but primarily because he is a man of “fast action.” He has a lively mind, he knows how to immediately and correctly assess a situation and find a way out of a difficult situation.
His sharp mind, quick reactions and business acumen attract people to him. He is sociable, but does not recognize talkers and demagogues. Can inspire others to a common cause.
And if failure happens, he will start all over again. And people will believe him.
KUZMA
(from Greek - peace or decoration)
The name is strict and gives a person restraint and taciturnity.
If Kuzma sets his mind to something, he will delve into every detail and will persistently achieve his goal. And if there were a misfire in business or some personal troubles, Kuzma would endure everything patiently, without complaining to anyone about his fate.
Kuzma is a housewife, loves beautiful things, but spends his money wisely. His house is always in order.
Anyone who once lets Kuzma down will forever lose his trust. To others, he will remain as before a kind, benevolent person and a hospitable host.
LEONTY
(from Greek - lion; colloquial - Leon)
A beautiful name that makes its bearer a real intellectual.
Leonty is driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge. And not at all for the sake of showing off or becoming famous somewhere (he is too modest and shy for that), but for the sake of satisfying the natural needs of an intellectual person.
No matter what they call him - Leon or Lenya - he is obligatory, precise, careful, responsible. This applies both to his studies or work, and to relationships with others. Leonty is honest and reliable in friendship and love.
MAKAR
(from Greek - blessed, happy)
Love of freedom is the main character quality that a child named by this name receives.
Makar may seem like a submissive husband or a compliant opponent among his colleagues, but don’t believe it. He just doesn’t like conflicts, scandals and knows how to give in and retreat, but only in order to take revenge.
If he “surrendered” to an overly demanding wife, then, most likely, he will warm the heart of his secret lover. And all this for the sake of one, fiery passion - love for freedom.
MARK
(from Greek - personal name)
The name is tough and gives its owner a complex character. Mark is proud, unceremonious, and a successful careerist.
Already in childhood, it is easy to discern an egocentric personality in Mark, and as he grows up, he will feel like nothing less than the center of the universe.
Envy of other people's successes and ambition are not alien to Mark. But in relation to himself, he is extremely suspicious, loves to cry to someone “in his vest”, to receive sympathy.
If he finds a woman who can understand his ambitions, support his courage, and perhaps even sacrifice her interests for him, then she will become his chosen one. He doesn't need another one.
MARTIN
(from Latin - warlike; colloquial - Martyn)
Complex, subtle nature.
Martin lacks self-confidence, so he can suddenly wilt, withdraw into himself, and abandon an idea that he could successfully complete.
If Martin had less emotions, and more common sense and firmness, then his quite good abilities would give real results. After all, Martin has an analytical mind, he is precise and accurate to the point of pedantry and is independent in his judgments.
MATVEY
(from Hebrew - man of God)
This very beautiful name conveys sufficient strength, and at the same time it does not incline its owner to accumulate tension for a long time.
Matvey follows strong moral principles in life. He is honest, modest and completely devoid of careerist inclinations. Only in extremely rare cases can he afford an “explosion”, and even then not for long.
Matvey is calm and patient. A benevolent attitude towards others allows him to achieve agreement between people; he is a born peacemaker.
It is quite possible that this wonderful name will soon come into fashion again.
MIRON
(from Greek - weeping; or myrrh, fragrant oil)
Miron is a charming person; being around him always feels warm, cozy and reliable. He will support you in trouble, he will never deceive or let you down. Honesty, loyalty to word and duty are his life credo.
Myron is an obedient son, affectionate husband and caring father.
His family is always in order. He goes shopping, can repair everything that is needed around the house, and takes care of the children skillfully and with pleasure.
The team headed by Miron will also be lucky, since he is a good analyst and can “calculate” the final result. And his natural kindness will create the most favorable climate among employees.
MSTISLAV
(from Old Church Slavonic - glorious avenger)
This name gives energy and talent to its owner. In the hands of Mstislav, any business is argued. And this despite innate modesty and aversion to pompous speeches. If Steve is offended, he may respond harshly or even offend the person, but this rarely happens.
By nature, Mstislav is extremely honest and fair, and always speaks out with utmost frankness. True, excessive emotionality and categorical judgments sometimes complicate his life, but not for long.
Optimism and good health allow him to always be in good shape. You can rely on him for everything.
NAZAR
(from Hebrew - dedicated to God)
The name gives a bright, strong, courageous character. Nazar is from the category of “commanding” men. He does not tolerate opposition and does not really take into account decency.
The daring and courage inherent in Nazar sometimes come in very handy, if, of course, one does not forget about the limits of what is permitted.
His house is full, he guarantees his wife absolute financial support, but she will have to put up with his demandingness and authority.
Nazar often starts his own farm, which brings him a good profit.
ORESTES
(from Greek - highlander)
Orestes has a rather rare character type for men - gentle, soft, capable of empathy. In his understanding, to love means to feel sorry. He loves all living things: people, animals and plants. The only party he can join is the Green Party.
But all this does not mean that Orestes is a slob and a wimp. On the contrary, he is a decisive and courageous person, especially when it comes to protecting the weak.
He is purposeful and friendly, for which he is deservedly appreciated at work.
PLATO
(from Greek - broad-shouldered)
Plato is a fusion of two opposing characters. On the one hand, he is calculating, arrogant, independent, and on the other hand, he is unselfish, delicate and soft, he is a man of rare charm and quick mind.
Plato may well make a good career, but he pays too much attention to little things and is distracted by trifles instead of moving forward. Moreover, it is completely useless to push or urge him on - he cannot stand any pressure from the outside. Makes decisions independently and is responsible for the consequences. Everything you want can be achieved from him in only one way - affection and kindness.
RUSLAN
(from Turkic - lion)
Both as a child and as an adult, Ruslan is emotional, capricious, fickle in his desires and somewhat cunning. Thirsts for fame and popularity, loves praise, takes offense at lack of attention to his person. At home he is lazy and squeamish.
His wife appreciates him for his passion and attentive attitude towards her. But she will have to forgive Ruslan outbursts of jealousy, since he chooses very beautiful woman- after all, this is another way to assert oneself.
Ruslan loves parents and children, but not to the point of self-denial; rather, this is a need for the manifestation of paternal feelings.
Overall this is reliable person, on whom you can rely.
ROBERT
(from Old German - unfading glory)
Due to its sonority and sharpness, the name distinguishes its owner from his usual surroundings. This name suggests concentration and good nature, as well as some straightforwardness. Robert does not look for workarounds, but he will not back down from the task at hand and will achieve his goal.
Of course, life’s troubles do not bypass him, but he worries in silence, without shifting his problems onto the shoulders of his loved ones.
Robert is unpretentious, content with little, but generous with friends. It’s easy with him, because Robert is an optimist and knows how to enjoy even the little things.
ROSTISLAV
(from Old Church Slavonic - increasing glory)
This rare name gives its bearer intelligence, practicality and kindness, as well as a well-developed sense of humor.
Rostislav is fair, hates lies, is open to people and expects the same sincerity from others. His constant “fight for the truth” often makes his life difficult. And relatives and friends may be somewhat irritated by his slowness and desire to teach others.
Rostislav is indifferent to everyday life, being content with what he has, undemanding when it comes to food and clothing, and therefore shifts all concerns about home comfort onto the shoulders of his wife. But in communication he is very pleasant.
RUBEN
(oh Latin - ruby, blushing)
The name endows its owner with hard work and well-developed intuition.
Ruben has a great understanding of people. He tries to allow only decent and respectable people into his social circle. good people. Yes, this is not surprising: it is easy for him with them, since he is like that himself.
Ruben is hospitable and hospitable, he loves children very much.
He thinks very unconventionally. But Benya’s lack of restraint in expressing feelings and emotions, excessive nervousness, absent-mindedness and self-absorption sometimes complicate his life.
RUDOLF
(from Old German - red wolf)
An extraordinary personality to match his name. Rudolph is literally overwhelmed with all sorts of original ideas, which may well turn into concrete inventions and discoveries, since Rudolph is hardworking, talented and persistent in achieving his goal.
Analytical mind, obsessive nature. Once carried away by something, he no longer pays attention to anything else. This can irritate others, as well as Rudolph’s obstinacy, desire to argue about any matter and his unbridled jealousy. And yet, Rudolf, as a rule, good family, where he is loved and appreciated, because they know that he is monogamous and incapable of betrayal.
SAVELIY
(from Hebrew - asked from God)
The name is beautiful, rare and soft. It conveys its gentleness and kindness to the bearer of the name.
Savely is a very modest man, he can even give the impression of an unfriendly and gloomy person, entirely focused on himself. But loved ones know that this is just the outer shell. In fact, Sava is a very warm, sincere and sympathetic person.
He does not like empty words and promises, does not publicly express sympathy and pity, he simply comes to the rescue if circumstances require it.
In business, he is distinguished by composure and accuracy, since the name inclines towards such qualities as thriftiness and homeliness.
SVYATOSLAV
(from Old Church Slavonic - holy and glory)
Svyatoslav is very talented by nature. In addition, he is hardworking, inquisitive, and consistent in his actions. Has an analytical mind, thinks first and then acts.
True, his character is not easy: he is stubborn and always does what he thinks is right, regardless of anyone’s opinion, although good people kind Doesn't like to talk much. However, these qualities come in handy when achieving a noble goal - Svyatoslav shows maximum will and perseverance to achieve it.
SEVASTIAN
(from Greek - highly revered, sacred)
Sevastyan always knows perfectly well what he wants to achieve in life, goes straight towards his goal and, as a rule, achieves it. His own success and well-being are above all else for him.
At the same time, purely outwardly, he gives the impression of being a kind of simpleton, which misleads those around him. This appearance is enhanced by his natural complaisance.
Sevastian is stubborn and touchy, which complicates his communication with friends and family. There is no point in persuading and convincing him; it is best to leave him alone for a while.
STANISLAV
(from Polish - to become glorious)
At first glance, Stanislav is a frivolous, lightweight person. In fact, he clearly knows what he wants, success is the goal of his life, and in the struggle “for a place in the sun” he is merciless towards his rivals.
Stanislav is often unbalanced, his nerves are like stretched string. Irritable, does not give in to other people's influence, and can be stubborn. He chooses his profession himself. He prefers to solve the problem in general, without going into details. He reacts calmly to failures and does not get angry. An excellent speaker who, on occasion, will not fail to show off his eloquence.
Stanislav's weakness is women. His sexuality is limitless. With women, Stanisav becomes softer and more generous. Difficult character.
TARAS
(from Greek - to confuse, to disturb)
Taras is a multi-talented and smart person. But the lack of a strong will and healthy ambition prevents him from achieving full success. He is an idea generator. But they can only be realized in a team.
External brilliance and bustle attract little Taras; he prefers to think, dream and read alone. The world of his own dreams is more interesting for him than boring reality. It’s a pity for him to even waste time talking. Naturally, he has few friends. But those who exist greatly value the riches of his soul.
TIMOTHEY
(from Greek - worshiper of God)
Timofey is one of those pleasant people in all respects who are described as “the soul of society.” It’s easy and simple to be with him, he infects people with his gaiety and attracts people with his subtle demeanor.
He is especially good with women - here he can show off.
He also takes a playful approach to work, but always achieves some success. And the team loves him, because he is a kind, unforgiving, non-conflict person.
FELIX
(from Latin - happy)
Felix always strives to be a leader, whether at home, work or friendly company. And there are enough reasons for this: hard work, determination, ambition, perseverance.
However, he is quick-tempered and impulsive. Stubborn. He is boastful, does not tolerate criticism, is resourceful, does not always keep his word, and tends to exaggerate his importance. He is not always agreeable, it depends on his mood.
He loves money and women very much. Sexy, he likes to give a woman pleasure. In communication he is pleasant and unforgiving.
PHILIP
(from Greek - lover of horses)
As a child, Filya can be too whiny, and having gotten used to getting his way with tears, he can turn into a spoiled egoist. Of course, tearfulness will go away with age, but touchiness may remain. Selfishness and arrogance will remain, as will the confidence that he is right in everything.
His circle of friends includes only those who are able to admire him. And only the wife he comes across is far from flexible and leads him through life like a fool.
But Philip is a capable and in some ways even talented person. This is a brilliant and bright personality.
EDWARD
(from Old German - guardian of wealth)
The name is confident and firm, it suggests clear goals, the ability to concentrate and at the same time flexibility.
Edward always knows what he wants. Developed practicality can make him overly strict and inattentive to people, and this can complicate Edward’s personal life.
He is a practical man and a materialist, preferring material gain to ambitious dreams. But when necessary, he knows how to be emphatically polite, courteous and generous.
To be such a dexterous “chameleon”, you need a fast, resourceful mind, just like Eduard’s.
EMIL
(from Latin - diligent; ancient - Emilian, Western form of the name Emelyan)
This name is not included in the Orthodox calendar, but since this is the Western form of the Russian name Emelyan, name days can be celebrated on January 21 and July 31.
Emil's main advantages are commitment, reliability, and exceptional honesty. He always keeps his word and is unable to let down a person who has trusted him.
He values similar qualities in partners and friends and abruptly breaks off all relationships if he is deceived.
Emil is a favorite of women because he is soft, gentle, affectionate, friendly and caring, and knows a lot about love.
YAROSLAV
(from Old Church Slavonic - ardent, i.e. “hot”, “frantic” and glory)
This historical name gives a person the character of a philosopher, striving to understand the meaning of existence, to understand the most intimate secrets of the Universe. He has no time to waste precious time on empty talk; he is focused on himself and his work.
Yaroslav is talented and hardworking, he has “golden hands”. Whatever he does, he will see it through to the end. Yaroslav's sublime spirituality can lead him to become interested in religion.
With those around him, Yaroslav is kind and flexible, but you should not offend those or what he values, what is sacred to him: he will remember this kind of insult for a long time and take revenge cruelly and mercilessly.
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What to name a newborn? More and more often, parents give the boy an unusual masculine name. This selection will help you make the right choice, taking into account your personal preferences.
Unusual Russian modern male names
In the Russian language there are many beautiful, rare and unusual male names that can become good choice for a newborn boy.
- Archimedes - “sage”;
- Bulat - “strong”, “steel”;
- Darwin - "best friend";
- Darius - “possessor of good” or “divine gift”;
- Erofey - “sacred”;
- Milan - “darling”;
- Odysseus - “angry”;
- Solomon - “peaceful”;
- Spartacus - “living in Sparta” or “trampling”;
- Czeslav - “honor and glory.”
Many of them are reminiscent of famous people in the past who became famous in science, literature or other fields of activity.
Names of English origin
In an English-speaking environment, a child often has two names: personal and middle. The first is usually more traditional, old, familiar. The second helps to emphasize individuality. Sometimes parents show imagination and name their beloved child in a very original way, because the name of the newborn can be any word.
Interesting English options for a foreign name for a boy:
- Vincent - "conqueror";
- Harry - "housekeeper";
- Herman - “army man”, “native”;
- John - “good god”;
- Clement - “merciful”, “tender”;
- Louis - “famous warrior”;
- Moses - “saved from water”;
- Oliver - "warrior";
- Oscar - "deer lover";
- Patrick - "nobleman";
- Thomas - "twin";
- Felix - “lucky”;
- Philip - "horse lover";
- Elvis - “wise”;
- Anthony - "invaluable";
- Eric is the "ruler".
These options are quite rare in the Russian-speaking environment, but they sound beautiful, are easy to pronounce and remember.
American unusual names
Even names for boys familiar to Americans in Russian sound original:
- Benjamin - "son of the people from the south";
- Jim - "invader";
- Quentin - "fifth";
- Christopher - "follower of Christ";
- Louis - "famous warrior";
- Rob - "famous";
- Robert - "brilliant";
- Richard - "rich in heart" or "brave ruler";
- Mark - “hammer” or “dedicated to the god Mars”;
- Stephen - “crowned”;
- Franklin is an "honorary citizen."
Some of them are appropriate to call a newborn in an international family.
You can give your baby one of these popular names or choose a rarer one, for example:
- Alpin - “white”;
- Wistan - “fighting the stone”;
- Dob - “famous”;
- Calder - “strong water”;
- Preston - "the priest's village".
When looking for an unusual name for a baby, the main thing is not to overdo it in the pursuit of originality.
You should take your choice seriously, because a name accompanies a person throughout his life. It should emphasize individuality, but not cause discomfort to its owner.
America is a multinational country filled with emigrants from all over the world. Each transferred part of the culture of their people to their new place of residence. This was also reflected in how parents began to name their newborns. An unusual name for a boy is commonplace here. Parents can choose something completely unique for their baby. For example, use the name of a geographical feature as a name or an ordinary object which is used in everyday life.
So, in Chicago there lives a child named Meningitis and a boy named Little Knight. Due to the peculiarities of the mentality, such options are not suitable for a child from a Russian-speaking family. It is unlikely that a grown-up baby will thank the parents who named him Boulevard, April, Voucher, Google, Dolphin, Server or Ocean. Do not forget that the boy lives in society. Not everyone will appreciate the child’s specific name; on the contrary, it may lead to ridicule and bullying.
Old Slavonic names for a boy
History has preserved many ancient Slavic names that were undeservedly forgotten by several generations. You don't need to translate words to understand their meaning. More and more often, parents call their children with simple Russian names of their ancestors: melodious, close in sound to us.
- Bogdan;
- Damir;
- Dobrynya;
- Vladimir;
- Vladislav;
- Vsevolod;
- Lubomir;
- Svyatoslav;
- Svetozar;
- Tihomir;
- Ratibor;
- Yaroslav.
It is difficult to understand the meaning of some names from the past, for example:
- Arseny - “courageous”, “strong”;
- Anisim - “benefit”;
- Vadim - “invited”;
- Gleb - “favorite of the gods”;
- Yeseniy - “clear sky”;
- Elisha - “saved by God”;
- Ivan - “born” or “connected with other worlds”;
- Igor - “defender”;
- Plato - “broad-shouldered”;
- Ratibor - “chosen warrior”;
- Timothy - “honorer”;
- Yarilo - “sun”.
For old time's sake Slavic names It’s definitely worth paying attention to when choosing a name for your son. They carry positive energy and help you feel like you are part of a unique nation.
This name will help the child become better and feel powerful. native land, will give the power of the ancestors.
The rarest and most beautiful male names
The fashion for names for boys is constantly changing.
Some of them were previously very rare, but have now become popular, for example:
- David - “favorite”;
- Daniel - “my God is the judge”;
- Denis - “dedicated to Dionysus”;
- Ignat - “fiery”;
- Luka - “light”;
- Matvey - “given by God”;
- Nikita is the “winner”.
The opposite happened to others. For example, there are many adult Sergeevs, but there are almost no children with this name.
We can recommend the following rare and beautiful names for newborns:
- Anatoly - “ascending”, “eastern”;
- Albert - “noble splendor”;
- Arkady - “land of happiness”;
- Arthur - "big bear";
- Arkhip - “senior horseman”;
- Boris is a “fighter”;
- Valery - “strong man”;
- Vasily - “royal”;
- Benjamin - “beloved son”;
- Georgy - “farmer”;
- Gennady - “noble”;
- Gregory - “cheerful”;
- Demid - “advice of Zeus”;
- Dorotheus - “God’s gift”;
- Egor - “plowman”;
- Efim - “compassionate”;
- Zakhar - “God remembers”;
- Elijah - “my god Yahweh”;
- Konstantin - “permanent”;
- Roots - “horn” or “dogwood fruit”;
- Leonidas - “like a lion”;
- Makar - “blessed”, “happy”;
- Marat - “desired”;
- Myron - “fragrant”;
- Michael - “like God”;
- Ostap - “stable”;
- Peter - “stone”;
- Ruslan - “lion”;
- Ustin - “fair”;
- Fedor - “gift of God”;
- Felix - "lucky";
- Yuri is a “farmer”.
In pursuit of originality, you should choose beautiful, rare, unusual male names with caution. For your baby, it is better to choose an easy-to-pronounce, harmonious name. It’s good if it is combined with the middle name and last name, it’s easy to remember. A name is the first gift that a newborn receives from loved ones. It becomes " business card” of a child, can affect his character and even his fate.
Unusual male names: beautiful and rare names for a boy and their meanings
There is such an anecdote: - Elisha, son, don’t they tease you in kindergarten? -Who will tease? Ostap? Eustathius? Arkhip? Prokop? Or maybe Naum? Indeed, you go to the group, and there is the thirtieth kingdom, and not kindergarten. Parents in lately(read when the watchful eye of conscientious grandmothers from Soviet Union) began to come up with unusual names for boys. Well, whatever you call the ship, that’s how it will sail.
It is widely believed that a person needs a name to be his “individual distinguisher.” Scientists refute this position with a variety of facts. For example, in Sweden in the 60s of the last century the population was approximately 7 million. Of these, 381 thousand people bore the surname Anderson, 364 thousand people Johanson, and 334 thousand Carlson. In Moscow at the same time, there were 90 thousand Ivanovs in the telephone directory, of which a thousand were Ivanov Ivanovich Ivanovs. The same name was widespread. This situation is realized in two versions: father and son or mother and daughter have the same name. Or a tougher option - siblings have the same name. For example, Tsar Ivan III had two siblings, Andrei, and two daughters, Elena. In the Middle Ages, among the Poles, a canon named Jan Dlugash lived in the city of Krakow. According to surviving documents, 10 of his siblings had the same name. And in the Russian pre-revolutionary village, 25% of men bore the name Ivan, and what a beautiful name for a boy.
Greatest and unharmed
Today, parents are increasingly thinking about how to make their child stand out from the crowd and help him live bright life, calling him unusually. Giving a rare name to a boy, no matter how punish it may sound, is not uncommon today. Something like this list of unusually beautiful names for a boy will help you distinguish your son from his classmates, and then classmates or colleagues:
- Adam,
- Arthur,
- Adrian,
- Bronislav,
- Boleslav,
- Benedict,
- Walter,
- Hermann,
- Gordey,
- Demyan,
- David,
- Elisha,
- Zakhar,
- Ignat,
- Clement,
- Christian,
- Lyubomir,
- Martin,
- Nathan,
- Orestes,
- Oscar,
- Plato,
- Rudolf,
- Stanislav,
- Taras,
- Felix,
- Khariton,
In 2015, the Moscow Civil Registry Office registered the name Sevastopol for the first time. Also in different cities, parents chose such rare and beautiful names for boys as:
- Diamond,
- Jazz,
- Hector,
- Kuzma,
- Laurel,
- Luke,
- Radislav,
- Radamir,
- Dawn,
- North,
- Spartacus,
- Fadey,
- Jaromir.
At the same time, the most popular names in Russia for many years have been Alexander (meaning “defender”), Artem (“unharmed”), Maxim (“greatest”).
Recently, the tendency to call children forgotten has returned. Old Russian names, primarily those that the church used to give: Zakhar, Plato, Savva, Demid, Lukyan, Miron, Ruslan, Rurik, Svyatoslav. This is really good for Russia in terms of compatibility with first and last names. A separate “caste” of these names are all those that end in “slav”. In the 11th-13th centuries in Rus', these names mainly referred to the Rurikovichs. The main thing is to teach the child, when he grows up, to clearly pronounce his name, otherwise he will simply be Vyacheslav everywhere, and not some Boreslav or Miroslav. By the way, the now popular name Milana is similar in meaning and origin to Miroslav, so children of different sexes can be called Miroslav and Milana.
With Russia everything is clear - stability. In the USA, for example, the most popular names for boys are John, Robert, Richard, William. Popular in England modern names for boys: Stephen, Paul, David, Mark, Alan. And in Germany - Ben, Luca, Paul, Lucas, Leon, Maximilian, Felix, Noah, David, Jan.
Interestingly, in some countries the number of names is not regulated at all. In the city of Percelles in Belgium in 1972, a boy was given a name consisting of the names of 22 players of the local football club. In Russia, the number of names is strictly limited. And it’s good - it’s not hard to imagine what a riot of names our parents would have come up with back then in an attempt to create the most unusual names.
Life stories
It is interesting that many parents who gave their sons rare and unusual names found it difficult to talk about exactly how they did it. Most either simply read the dictionary of names, choosing almost at random, or said “it hit me during pregnancy.” It seems that few approach the choice thoroughly, study the meaning of the name, pronounce the name out loud, try on affectionate sounds. But some mothers still told amazing stories.
Mom Anastasia, son Bazhen:
I have always been interested in names and their meanings. When I found out about pregnancy, I immediately decided that the name would definitely be Slavic origin, in my case - Old Russian. There were other options, but they disappeared the same day they were proposed. I chose the name for my son, I read a lot about its origin, I like its meaning and sound. The name comes from the Old Russian verb “bazhat”, which means “to desire, to want”, that is, Bazhen is a desired child. The name was common in the Middle Ages in Rus'. I affectionately call him Bazhenchik, or Zhenya for short.
Mom Inna, son Gordey:
It turned out that I came up with a name for my son 16 years before Gordey was born. I worked part-time as an assistant teacher in a children's sanatorium, and in my group there was a boy named Gordey. He was ten years old and looked like an angel: blue-eyed, blond, very kind, well-mannered, and most importantly, smart beyond his years.
To my joy, my husband immediately liked my cherished name for his son. For the sake of order, we tried to look for other options, but nothing else suited us at all. Although I had a spare name - Vasily, in the end it was Vasily that I married, and this option disappeared by itself.
It’s interesting that in 16 years I have never met a person named Gordey, but now I know several of my son’s little namesakes, born in the last year and a half. So the name is no longer so rare.
Our Gordey was born not in Russia, but in Cyprus, where my family and I temporarily live. And it came as a surprise to me that my son’s name turned out to be difficult for foreigners to hear and speak. Cyprus is a country that loves children very much. On the street people constantly meet Gordey, play, talk and, of course, ask his name. Sometimes you have to repeat several times and answer clarifying questions: “No, not Harry. And not Gordon." One of his son's diminutive names is easier to pronounce: Gordy. And in our family we call him in the Russian manner - Gordyusha. So the name sounds cozy and homely.
Whether or not to name a boy with an unusual name is, of course, entirely a parental matter. He will be Jan, Sasha or Elisha - it is the parents who must choose, although the public may object. The main thing when choosing a name for a boy is to remember one extremely important thing: the first name must be combined with the patronymic and surname. If a girl can still change her last name, then the boy will most likely live his whole life as he was named by his parents.
Hooray! An ultrasound showed who lives under my mother’s heart. “Son,” you are touched. “Heir!”, the future father rejoices. This is the moment when a woman begins to refer to her belly quite specifically, and that means it’s time to call it “belly.” And although it is not the name that makes a person, often disputes from the series “Vladlen, Dionysus or Vanya” lead to the fact that the baby remains a “baby” until the very moment of receiving a birth certificate. It is right in such a situation to gather for a family council. And you need to go there, armed with information about what rare and beautiful names there are for boys.
Our ancestors believed that the name determines the fate and character of a person. For example, by calling their son Lazarus, adults believed that God himself would help him in life. And the Fadeev’s parents hoped that their children would become successful and deserve praise in everything. They expected protection from Alexei, and courage from Brave.
The name is protection and the basis for personal development
In Indian tribes it was customary to give a person two names. One of them is false. It became public and was determined as the child grew up, when he showed any of his special qualities or skills. For example, "Keen Eye".
And the other thing was true and secret. It was carefully hidden, especially from strangers. It was believed that the enemy, who learned the secret of your naming, would gain power over your destiny, life and death.
IN Christian families and today, during the sacrament of baptism, the child is given a second name, which is recommended not to be advertised to strangers. His clergyman determines by church calendar, taking into account the baby’s date of birth and the Orthodox name book. So, the child is named according to the calendar. That is, in honor of a certain saint, whose day coincides with the day the child is born or falls on the eighth or fortieth day from birth.
They say that the name of a ship determines the success of its voyage. That’s why parents often name their baby, taking into account the possible energetic influence of the Universe.
From a psychological point of view, a name is one of the main indicators of personality. This way the child can realize his gender identity, isolate himself from other people and take the path of independent development. Even new generations remember their ancestors based on their names.
How to name your son: 5 rules
All conversations regarding the influence of a person’s naming on his fate need not be taken seriously. But when choosing a beautiful and unusual name for a baby, you still need to take into account certain, quite mundane, nuances. There are five basic rules to follow when naming your son.
- Consonance with full name. Agree, the full name “Romeo Emelyanovich Sisev” will always attract unnecessary attention to the child. Not every teacher will say “Gremislav Abdelkhakimovich Eldarkhanov.” And Prince Mikhailovich Zhuk, quite likely, having matured, will want to change his name. Therefore, if family surname is not distinguished by elegance, it is better to find an unpretentious, simple name for the baby. For example, “Vadim Mikhailovich Zhuk” will look much more advantageous.
- Compatibility with patronymic. There are several recommendations here. First you need to take into account the nationality of the father. For example, if the father is Armenian Gegham, then it is better to name the boy accordingly. Agree, the combination “Avetis Geghamovich” sounds strong in comparison with the combination “Vasily Geghamovich”. Another tip: focus on the length of the middle name. Short names are better suited for bulky middle names, and vice versa. For example, “Lev Konstantinovich” sounds more melodic than “Innokenty Konstantinovich”. Also, you should not give your baby a “name” that ends with the letter that the father’s name begins with. For example, “Vadim Maksimovich”. Also think about avoiding the accumulation of vowels and consonants at the junction of the first name and patronymic. Because there is a high probability that in a conversation people will involuntarily distort them. An example of a not entirely successful combination: “Peter Vladimirovich.” But combinations play well when there are beautiful sound matches or names begin with the same letter: “Andrey Alekseevich”, “Elisey Evgenievich”.
- Correspondence to time and place. No one condemns parents’ love for popular television products, but it’s unlikely that Batman or Nolik will feel comfortable in the village of Michurino. Edward and Barak will also look special in the Slavic environment. And Tirrion or Mason during puberty will not collect autographs, but will carry bruises home. Therefore, think carefully about your decision before naming your boy with a name that is too unusual.
- Transformation. Almost all names have derived variations. They are transformed into diminutive forms or nicknames. And the latter may turn out to be offensive. This must be taken into account so that the child is not teased later. Please note that mom will be able to call Maxim “Maksyusha or Masya”, and friends - “Max” or “Maksyukha”. It’s more difficult with Gleb. Parents will address him: “Glebushka.” And peers will immediately twist it: “Bread.”
- Unisex names. Psychologists recommend to parents: “When naming your son, avoid options with vague gender references.” For example, these are the names Zhenya or Valya, which are suitable for both girls and boys. This is especially important if the child’s last name is not declined. For example, surnames like “Viligura” or “Katz” do not give an idea of who their bearer is - a guy or a girl. Therefore, “Sasha Shuvalov” is still an acceptable option, but “Sasha Koval” is alas. This combination can provoke problems with the child’s self-identification and suppress exceptional masculine traits in character.
In Russia, the tradition of naming a child after relatives remains. For example, like a great-grandfather. This custom is a matter of debate. Some young parents are against him, because they believe that the baby can absorb the negative experiences of his ancestors and repeat their fate. And other mothers and fathers insist: naming according to the generic principle is additional protection.
It is better not to name your son after a relative who suffered a brazen, painful death or who had problems with the law. Psychologists also advise not to take your father's name. Otherwise, little San Sanych may not grow up loving son and an assistant, but an irritable and insecure eternal fatherly competitor.
In pursuit of fashion: how do Ikars and Masons live?
Parents want their son to have a rare, energetically strong and fashionable name. But when considering unusual names for boys, it is important not to go too far. Fashion is a changeable thing. It is enough to look at history. Remember how, based on the events of 1917, the boys were named October, Revo, Vladlen.
During the Soviets, Perkosrak (in honor of the launch of the first space rocket) and Dazdraperma (in honor of May Day) were popular.
Subsequently, after the collapse of the USSR, there was a wave of naming children based on TV series. Enrique, the Masons, the Cruzes, Rogelio, and Guillermo were registered.
But practice shows that after a few years all the tricky options not only lose relevance, but even look funny. But traditional names in our culture like Nikolai, Vladimir, Oleg and Alexei always sound decent.
Today there is a tendency for Old Church Slavonic names to come back into use. And among them there are unusually beautiful names for boys. For example, in 1990, only seven Platons were registered throughout Russia. And in 2015, this male name was already among the ten most popular in the country.
What are men called: interesting facts
Male names divided into soft and hard. In the first case, boys grow up calm and docile. In the second - stubborn and strong.
Soft ones include those in which there are many vowels, as well as quiet sonants - th, r, l, m, n. This is Ilya, Benjamin, Mikhail.
But in hard ones, voiced paired consonants predominate in the company of the growling letter “P”. These are the names of Yegor, Gregory, Dmitry.
There are also neutral options that endow their owner with moderate determination and wisdom. This applies to Arkady, Andrey, Pavel.
Romans are born in February, and Marks are born in July.
If parents are unable to come to general decision As for what to name your son, you can resort to the help of a calendar. Observations by old-timers show that children born in different times years, completely different options are suitable.
It is better to name winter boys by choosing from the following list: Roman, Anatoly, Peter, Semyon, Arseny, Ivan.
Spring children are comfortable if their names are Danila, Styopa, Nikita or David. For summer, good options are Sergey, Kostya, Nazar, Mark, Matvey or Pasha.
And the autumn baby will be in harmony with the name Timofey, German, Fedor or Anton. There are even special layouts where options suitable for naming are listed by month.
Naming by number and horoscope
Even adults resort to the help of numerology. To do this, the number of the baby’s date of birth is calculated and a name corresponding to this number is selected in special literature. Also, adults often pay attention to compatibility with the baby’s zodiac sign. And they even look at the combination with the names of the parents themselves in order to avoid conflicts and misunderstandings at the energetic level.
The most common name on the planet, given to more than 300 million men, is Muhammad. In Muslim culture, this is the customary name for all first-born children. But in Moscow, according to the capital's civil registry office, Alexander has always been in the lead since 1991. In 2015, Muscovites also often registered boys as Maxims, Artems, Mikhails, and Daniils.
Top 30 trendy boy names
Today there are special thematic sites where you can find unusual name boy, find out its meaning and see what children are called in different countries.
Based on the statistics of traffic to such resources, we can compile a list of the most popular modern male names. The top 30 trendy boy names of 2017 are given below.
- Diaz. This is the Spanish version of the biblical name Jacob, which is more familiar in our environment. Translated as “following on the heels.”
- Matvey. Translated from Hebrew as “given by the Lord.”
- Artem. In Greek it means "healthy" or "unharmed."
- Janis. Greek version of the Russian name Ivan. It means “God’s grace” or “God’s mercy.”
- Maxim. From Latin - “greatest”.
- Dmitry. From Greek - “dedicated to the goddess of fertility and agriculture Demeter.”
- Timofey. From Greek - “who worships God.”
- Daniel. Translated from Hebrew as “God is my judge.”
- Novel . From Latin - “Roman”.
- Arseny. Comes from the Greek - Arsenios. The meaning is “courageous”, “mature”.
- Egor. Russian transformation Greek name Georgy. Meaning: "farmer".
- Kirill. From ancient Greek - “lord”, “lord”.
- Mark. From Latin - “hammer”. However, from French it is “marquis”. There are also versions that the name is dedicated to the god of war, Mars.
- Andrey . From ancient Greek - “brave”, “courageous”.
- Nikita. From Greek - “winner”.
- Ivan. Comes from the ancient Hebrew John - “merciful of God.”
- Alexey. From ancient Greek - “protector”, “protector”.
- Bogdan. The Slavs interpreted this name as “God’s gift.”
- Ilya. Transformation of the Hebrew name Eliyahu - "believer" or "power of God".
- Yaroslav. Has Slavic roots. In different sources it is translated as “bright”, “glorious”, “strong”.
- Timur. A variation of the names Damir and Tamerlan. Translated from Mongolian as “iron”.
- Mikhail. From ancient Hebrew - “like God.”
- Vladislav. IN Slavic culture- “possessing glory.” The Polish version is "good ruler".
- Alexander . From Greek - “protector”.
- Sergey . From Latin - “noble”.
- Gleb. In Scandinavian culture - “favorite of the Gods.” The Slavic version of the origin compares this name with the words “block” and “pole”.
- Demid. Has Greek roots. Translated - “advice of Zeus.” Zeus in mythology is the heavenly ruler, the world ruler.
- Denis. Derived from the ancient Greek - Dionysios. Interpreted as “reveler”, “merry fellow”.
- Ruslan. From Turkic - “lion”.
- Pavel. From Latin - “baby”.
In many patriarchal peoples, the clan line was traced from father to son, so the child’s name was one of the ways to show the uniqueness of both the boy and the clan. Echoes of these traditions can be heard in our language today, when English, other European and Eastern, for example, Muslim male names come into Russian names.
Russian names for men include several large “blocks” - these are both ancient Slavic and Orthodox (including Jewish, Greek, and Latin). Among the names used, you can find Eastern, European, and even American ones.
Men themselves are rarely interested in what their name means; fathers usually choose a name for a child, for a boy, based on personal preferences. This means that a big responsibility in what to name the child falls on the mother - to choose the most beautiful name for her son and convince her husband that it is the right one for the heir.
Today, you can choose a child’s name from a great variety of options - the list is huge. The most popular ones, for example, lead to the fact that there are immediately four Nikitas or five Daniils in one class. So it’s better not to react to fashion trends, but on your own feelings and knowledge.
It is important that the child’s name is beautiful, euphonious, and combined with the patronymic and surname. You need to understand what kind of history the name has, what its meaning is. If this is important to you, then you need to consider both the astrological and numerological aspects of the word.
From time immemorial
What to choose from? Very many of the Russian names are Old Slavonic and Old Russian. They consist of two roots, and their meaning is often clear to us. Ancient Slavic names seem to give the child characteristics from birth, the meanings of which are quite “transparent”.
Below is a list in which Old Church Slavonic male names are arranged alphabetically.
- - the one given by God.
- Borislav is the one who fights for glory.
- Bronislav is a reliable (glorious) defender.
- - ruler.
- - ruler of the world.
- - the one who has (possesses) glory.
- - ruler of the people.
- Vyacheslav is the most glorious.
- Izyaslav - “took”, that is, earned fame.
- Miroslav - glorious in peace.
- Mstislav is a glorious avenger.
- Rostislav is the one whose fame increases.
- Svyatoslav is the one whose glory is sacred.
- Stanislav is the one who became famous, famous, famous.
- - bright and strong.
But Old Russian names and their meaning were associated not only with power and military glory. Here are more Slavic names that are built on the same principle - after all, they are understandable, beautiful and a little unusual for our ears:
- Bogolyub - one who loves God.
- Boguslav is the one who glorifies God.
- Bozhidar is a gift from God.
- Boleslav is the one who became more famous than others.
- Danislav - giving glory, glorifying (his companions).
- Dobromir is the one who lives in peace and kindness.
- Lubomir is the one who loves peace.
- Miloslav is the one who is famous for his good looks.
- Radomir is the one who rejoices in the world.
- Tihomir is the one who brings silence and peace.
- Jaromir is someone who loves the world in all its cheerful manifestations (many Slavic peoples the sun god was called Yarilo)
It can be seen that ancient Slavic names were also included in Orthodox calendar. This happened, for example, after their bearers were canonized.
From Greeks to Slavs
Russian male names include Orthodox (Greek, Latin and Hebrew) that came with Christianity. Many “Russian” names have foreign analogues that have the same roots - Christian and Orthodox sacred books. Among them you can see very popular ones, and now very rare ones, and the most “ordinary” ones:
- Adam is a man.
- Azat is freedom-loving, independent.
- Akaki is one who does no evil.
- - protector of people.
- - protecting.
- Alim is a scientist.
- Anatoly is a man from the East.
- Arkady is a shepherd.
- - a courageous person.
- - fighter.
- Valentin is the owner of strong vitality.
- Valery is a big guy.
- Victor is the winner (from “victory” - victory).
- - noble.
- - God's mercy.
- - one of the warriors of the thunder god.
- - sun-like.
- Konstantin is famous for his constancy.
- - one who looks like a lion.
- Luka is light.
- - happy in bliss.
- - a divine gift.
- - godlike.
- - “gatherer” of peoples.
- - heroic.
- - the one who is heard by God.
- - noble, noble.
- - crowned.
- - respectful of God.
- - a gift from God.
- Julian is happy.
- Yakov - following on the heels.
These are not all Orthodox Russian names; a complete list of them can be found in the calendar. Ukrainian male names, like Russian ones, include both Orthodox ones from the calendar, and borrowed foreign ones, which have completely taken root in the new soil.
These are, for example, Avilo, Auxentius, Agapius, Agapitus, Agathonik, Adrian, Alphius, Bartholomew, Bonifatius, Vavilo, Vakula, Gavrilo, Gordius, Darius, Dorofy, Zeno, Zinovy, Jerome, Capito, Carpo, Kupriyan, Lavrenty, Larion, Miletius, Naum, Nikanor, Ovram, Oleksiy, Omelyan, Paisiy, Paramon, Savatiy, Simon, Titus, Trochim, Theodulus, Fokas, Ialisa.
A true international
Today, Russian names have absorbed beautiful names from different languages, the meaning of which we do not always understand. For example, Tatar words are borrowed due to the fact that Russia has the Republic of Tatarstan, and large Tatar communities live in the rest of the country. Most Popular Tatar names are now used by other peoples.
Here, for example, are the most beautiful Tatar names:
- Azamat is a hero.
- Ainur - light of the moon.
- Amin is a faithful guardian.
- Damask steel - steel.
- Vildan is a servant of the heavenly garden.
- Gazinur is a bright warrior.
- Danis is a scientist.
- Zinur - luminous.
- Ilgiz is a traveler, wanderer.
- Irek is free.
- Camille is perfection.
- Rais is the boss.
- Rustam is a hero from a legend.
By approximately the same principle as the Tatar ones, beautiful Jewish names. Some of them came from the Bible in the calendar, but not all, and few know the meaning of these words:
- Ariel is the lion of god.
- Daniel is my judge - God.
- Omer is a sheaf of wheat.
- Uri is a light for me.
- Eitan is a strong man.
- Elazar - divine help.
Many Russian mothers are looking for the most beautiful name for their child. The closest attention is paid to American names: Alan, Brandon, James, Kevin, Cameron, Mason and others. But when choosing words that are rare and unusual for our country, you need to remember that the meaning may differ from the sound: for example, Cameron means “crooked-nosed.”
But such incidents are very, very rare; it’s unlikely that anyone would want their son’s name to be something absurd. At the same time, English names today no longer sound pretentious and foreign - they are interesting and modern for our society.
Leon, Robert, Edgar will surprise few people, but others english names- Jack, Dylan, Logan, Ryan, Thomas, Alfie - to the ears of a Russian person, they do not yet go well with Russian patronymics and surnames. So, when choosing the most wonderful and unique name for your heir, remember: the child should be comfortable living with the name that you choose for him! Author: Olga Inozemtseva
