Female Old Russian Names - Secrets of Old Traditions

Many traditions are associated with the name in Russian culture , for no reason the child was given two names. One is for people, and the second is a secret name, only close relatives knew him . It was forbidden to speak about it, since it was a true name, it protected man from evil forces and was a kind of talisman. To call the uninitiated his second name is like selling his soul.

Female ancient Russian names - rare names, they were kept very little. To this day, there have been calendars of names, where for each day there were several nominatives closely associated with the festivities. In general, the Slavs very responsibly approached the issue of people's criticism, because they believed that the fate of a person depends on this. Yes, and nowadays there is preserved a winged saying: "As you call a boat, so it will float."

Origin of names

Female ancient Russian names are very interesting from the point of view of their origin. For example, Olga , who is so familiar to us, actually came to our cultural environment from the northern lands of the Scandinavian peoples. There it sounds in another version - Helga, which means "bright". The possessor of such a name is strong in character, independent and determined. Immediately remember the image of Princess Olga, the first female ruler in Kievan Rus.

Female ancient Russian names are mysterious and very beautiful. Our ancestors worshiped the elements of nature, revered the Sun, Stars, Fire, especially the living fire (Svarog - the god of living fire). It was in their honor that they called their daughters-Zoreslava, Bogumila, Velizar (lit), Zhivoda (the priestess of the goddess Zhiva), Lada, Ladomila and Milada, which means "dear goddess Lada", Luchezar (illuminated by light), Ogneslava (the one, That glorifies the Fire), Jaromila (dear god Yarila).

Women's Old Russian names also denoted positive traits and qualities of character and appearance: Faith (faithful), Golub (meek), Dobrolyub, Dobrovlad (good), Ludomir (the people who put up), Rada (Joy), Radmila, Svetoyara (sunny, happy) Snezhana (white-haired, cold), Chernav (dark-haired).

In addition, at that time very much appreciated knowledge. And the people who possessed knowledge, the ancient Slavs considered close to the gods. The names of women who knew (knew) the secrets of healing, for example Vseveda, were also preserved.

Riddles of female names

Many ancient Russian women's names were formed from the names of men and characterized their bearers as strong-willed and strong women. Such names were given in honor of husbands, fathers, grandfathers, as well as various folk heroes. In our time, you rarely see such ancient Russian women's names. A list of some of them is given below:

• Bazhena, Beloslava, Blagoslav, Borislav, Boyana, Bronislav;
• Vladimir, Vladislav, Vojislav;
• Darena (Darina, Dara), Dobromila, Dobroslav, Dragomir;
• Spark;
• Miroslava, Mstislav;
• Nekras;
• Ogneyara;
• Radimir;
• Svetislav, Stanimira;
• Yaroslav and others.

Many names are euphonious, but some "cut an ear" to a modern person. Therefore, before you choose an unusual name for your child , think about it - will it be convenient for a child to wear it in a modern society?