What Russian names are popular with foreigners

Russian female names are popular all over the world. This is due to the rich history of Russia, great women - rulers, heroines of Russian fairy tales and legends. According to foreigners, we will talk about the most famous female names in this article.

Natalia

One foreign site conducted a survey, where it revealed: the most famous female name is Natalya or Natalie. This is due to the Russian super-model Natalia Vodianova. The commentators of the article said that the owner of such a name would get a great appearance and a good career.

The origin comes from Europe. In translation it means "born", "native". Natalia's character is not the simplest, sometimes the girl is soft and gentle, but at the right time she will be demanding and stubborn.

Anastasia

The name is popular not only in Russia, but all over the world. The main association of foreigners with the heroine of the national fairy tale, the Russian beauty Anastasia.

It is translated from Greek as "resurrected". Anastasia, the girl is gentle, positive and has a good memory.

Ekaterina

Abroad, a woman's name is associated with imperiousness and royalty, because that was the name of the Russian Empress Catherine the Great. From ancient Greek it is translated as "pure", "immaculate".

Catherine has many fans. She is quick-tempered, sensual, emotional, open-minded and kind. Becomes a wonderful mother and faithful wife.

Maria

The exact origin is unknown, here are Russian roots, and Jewish, and Catholic, and Orthodox. Mary is translated from Hebrew as "bitterness". In Orthodoxy it sounds like "lady", and in Greek it means "sad".

Maria, or Masha, is a traditional heroine of Russian folklore. The bearer of the name is smart and confident. Despite the outward calmness, Maria is quite emotional. This contrast greatly helps Masha to achieve her goals.

Darya

The roots of the name come from Persia. Translated from Persian it means "owning goods." There is also a version that the roots are Slavic, the name means "gifted".

Daria are perky, charming, sociable and hardworking.

Elizabeth

Also belongs to the category of "royal" names. Suffice it to recall the Empress Elizaveta Petrovna. In the translation of the Hebrew, it means "worshiping God." Elizabeth is active, successful, and a born leader. In the family, Lisa shows herself as a good housewife and loving mother.

Alexandra

One of the most famous names not only in Russia but also abroad. The paired male name Alexander brought popularity. It's all about world-famous historical figures: Nevsky, Suvorov, Macedonsky.

Alexandra from Greek means "protector". The girl is feminine, but wayward. Emotional but fair. Alexandra are very contradictory, because her character traits do not complement each other, but contrast.

Pauline

The origin is associated with the ancient Greek God Apollo, translated means "solar". Polina is active, proud, sociable and benevolent.

Foreigners like the name for its beauty and tenderness.

Victoria

Refers to international names, translated from Greek means "victory". Victoria is purposeful, cunning, active, kind and amorous.

If desired, Victoria will achieve everything she wants. A real "victory".

Elena

A popular name not only in Russia but also abroad. Translated from Greek means "chosen" and "bright". Many heroines of Russian fairy tales were Elena: Elena the Beautiful, Elena the Wise. Elena Troyanskaya (a beauty from ancient Greek myths) is no less popular. It was her beauty that caused the centenary of the Trojan War.

Elena is smart, charming, attractive, gentle, caring and secretive. A real heroine of fairy tales, myths and legends.

Each of these names is popular not only in Russia, but also outside the country. All carriers are united by one thing - beautiful, smart, purposeful girls.