Old names in Rus'. How to choose an Old Church Slavonic name for a boy? History of origin and significance, as well as recommendations for parents

Curious fact: how much of what we consider native, ours, turns out to be borrowed by origin. Let's take, for example, such “original Russian” names as Olga (Scandinavian), Ekaterina (Greek), Maria (Hebrew) or Vadim (borrowed from Arabic), Pavel (Latin)... The fact is that with the adoption of Christianity on

In Rus', the naming tradition has also changed. And before that, the composition of names was influenced by the Varangians - hence a large number of Scandinavian origin (Igor, Oleg).

They truly remained forgotten for a long time. After all, after the baptism of Rus', children were named not arbitrarily, not by choice, but according to the calendar. Original Russian names were replaced by “newfangled” Christian ones - Greek, Latin, Jewish. And only recently the tradition of naming children “in Slavic” began to be revived. What are these original Russian names? First of all, they contain a “transparent” etymology. That is, their meaning is clear to us without additional interpretations. For example, Lyudmila, Svetlana, Vladimir, Velimir. There are a large number of names with the root “-slav” (famous, glorious). These are not only the familiar Vladislav, Svyatoslav, Yaroslav. These are Wenceslav, Izyaslav, Ratislav, Pereslav. And women's: Miroslava, Putislava, Boguslava, Vedislava. contain other significant roots. For example, “yar” - from the Slavic Yarin, Yaroslav, Jaromir (a), Jaromil, Svetoyar, Yaropolk. The following native Russian names (East Slavic) are known from the root “light”: Svetopolk, Svetozar, Svetomir, Svetogor, Peresvet, Svetolika, Svetoslava...

When naming the baby, our distant ancestors tried to emphasize

any trait. Therefore, the kids had temporary names - rather, nicknames, which later - after many centuries - became surnames: Silent, Nezhdan, Pervoy, Tretyak. Only later, during the ritual of hair cutting, that is, when the baby turned one or three years old, was he renamed. There were also traditions of changing names. For example, after reaching adulthood, after recovery, after marriage in adulthood. It was believed that the name carries destiny. In addition, there were certain prohibitions. It was impossible to name a child after family members living in the house or deceased older children. There has long been a tradition of naming “after grandfather”, since it was believed that the share is passed on through generations. What other original Russian names can you remember? Of course, with the root “god” (“bozhen”): Bogdan, Bozhen, Bogolyub, Bohumil (a), Bozhidar... There were many names with the element “good”: Blessed, Blagomir, but more often with the East Slavic “good” -": Dobroslava, Dobromir, Dobromil, Dobronrav, Dobrynya. The root “love” was also common: Lyubomir, Lyuboslav, Lyubomysl, Lyubim, Lyubava.

Originally Russian names carried a positive message, brightly positive connotations. Therefore, they were most often chosen with a good, bright meaning. Full Russian names most often consisted of two parts. We should also recall such wonderful anthroponyms as Radoslav, Radmir, Radosveta, Lada, Milana, Milena, Milorad, Milovan. And also the later ones (since they contain Old Slavonic disagreement) Zlatomir, Zlata, Zlatoyar, Zlatogor. The original Russians or Rostislav are still popular today, but such forgotten ones as Zabava, Boyan, Siyan, Dobrava are also worthy of attention.

Every name once invented by people carries a meaning. Old Russian female names are distinguished by their beauty and uniqueness, because they appeared in different periods long-suffering story Ancient Rus'. The wealth of female names has appealed to modern parents, and many girls already have beautiful old names. Melody and deep meaning attract not only Russians, but also other peoples.

It is impossible to find out the origin of absolutely all ancient names, but research does not stop. Names are a source of history and traditions; with their help you can learn about the life of your ancestors, their views, and look at the world through their eyes. Names help contemporaries know how their ancestors treated people.

It is even more difficult to research Old Russian female names, because they usually had several meanings and interpretations. U different regions one name could mean different phenomena and things. Therefore, today there are several versions of one name.

Names and traditions

In the old days, children were called by names that characterized their habits or appearance. This was an ancient tradition, because people have long believed that the name contains a fateful code. This is how the girls’ names appeared: Krasava and Razumnitsa.

It is worth noting that such a tradition was not only among the Slavs. The Indians and Chinese also named children according to traditions. In India they gave characteristic names, like Ayashi (small), Evoti (great). The Chinese tried to give the child terrible name, because they believed that bad spirits could covet a beloved child, and if you call him almost offensively, the spirits will think that they do not love this child. This was more true for boys, although girls were sometimes given strange names.

The Slavs gave great importance family and occupation, some names are even associated with the sequence of birth of children. So Lydia will mean “first”. The name Pervusha was popular.

The Slavs believed that the name is the key to inner world and gave the girls two names. This is how the tradition of choosing a name for people and for the family arose. The first was told to everyone, and the second was known only to those closest to them, and it kept a secret good meaning. The first was usually ugly and repulsive, but it made it possible to protect the true from bad tongues.

The second name was given only at a certain age, when the teenager showed character. However, the tradition did not take root - usually the girl was as her first name characterized her. The second name, due to not being used, lost its meaning.

Church calendars

After the adoption of Christianity, names were entered into church calendars, and as if they were giving the child to the protection of a guardian angel. As you know, not all Slavs willingly accepted the customs of Christianity, therefore for a long time children, in parallel with Christian names, were given old pagan nicknames. Later, many of them became modern surnames.

However, the pressure of Christianity was great. Closer to the 17th century, many Old Russian female names went out of use. They were replaced by the names of states that spread Christianity or were influential at that time - Byzantium, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Syria. Many names were transformed into the Russian style, and, for example, instead of Avdotya it turned out to be Evdokia. Today, many people would be surprised at how their names sounded in the original.

Only the names of the saints remained unchanged. Ancient tradition Giving a child two names also took root in Rus', but the second name given at baptism was usually not used. The second name was often Greek.

The church list provides a large number of female names to choose from. Both Christian believers and atheists can choose names. Moreover, the calendar allows you to select a name by month and even birthday. To name a child according to the Saints means to give him protection from the saint revered on this day. There is another tradition, choosing a saint on the eighth day after birth. If there are no Saints on the birthday, then choose the name of the saint honored on the fortieth day. Previously, it was on this day that a child was baptized.

It is also allowed to use a male name if there is no female name according to the Saints. That's why there are so many genderless names (Evgenia, Alexandra, Yaroslav, Vyacheslav).

Types of Russian names

The Slavs definitely loved beautiful two-basic names. For example, Svetozar, Miroslav, Lyubomir, Dobrognev, . Often girls were called names that emphasized certain traits of their character. This is how the names Arina (calm), Dobrava (kind), Varvara (wild), Svetlana (bright), Arsenia (courageous) appeared. Since the Slavs revered the cult of animals and plants, many girls’ names are taken from the world of flora and fauna. These are Azalea, Akulina, Pike.

There were names borrowed from the gods. The famous one was considered the goddess of the dawn, Apollinaria - the goddess of the sun (about ancient Greek god sun of Apollo), goddess of beauty and love Lada. Some original Russian names were modified participles (Bazhena). A separate group included names for princely children (Vyacheslav).

Today you can find Old Church Slavonic names that in reality only had a Slavic root. There were names that translated Greek and Roman.

It is impossible to compile a complete list of beautiful names of antiquity, but here are a few of the most popular:

– summer.

– giving.

Agnes is chaste.

Vesta is the keeper of the hearth.

– chosen one.

Bela is beautiful.

Ada – decorating.

- serene.

Bogdana – given by God.

Agnia is immaculate.

Dobrava - kind.

- reigning.

Beatrice - blessing.

Eupraxia is a virtue.

Casimira - showing the world.

Ariadne - sleeping.

– protector.

Joy is joy.

Svetlana is bright.

Milana is sweet.

Joy - joy.

Goluba is meek.

Mstislava - revenge and glory.

Lyubomila – love and peace.

- cold.

Ladoslava - okay.

Lubomudra is loving wisdom.

Ognevlada is bright.

Arrow - arrow.

Mlada – young.

Snow White - snow-white.

Milonega – sweet and gentle.

Diva - divine.

Domoslava - glorifying the house.

Chaslava - aspiring to glory.

Radmila is a sweet joy.

Slavunya – glorifying.

Lyubogneva – who loves to be angry.

Rusana is fair-haired.

Delight – sweet.

Beautiful - beautiful.

Virtue - one who does good.

Vesnyana – spring.

Zhdana – desired.

Jaromila - Yarlu's sweetheart.

In the 19th century many old Russian names were half forgotten. Russian versions of foreign names have come into use:

- someone else's.

- comforting.

Ursula is curious.

Irma is neat.

- black-eyed.

Nellie is inattentive.

– honest.

The ancient Slavs knew that the name greatly influenced the fate of the child, so they took it seriously. Slavic male names most often consisted of two full words with deep meaning, which served as a kind of amulet against all evil spirits. The pagans preferred to give their heirs two or more names to protect them from evil spirits. After the adoption of Christianity, children were also given not one name, but two. The first was used for interaction and contact with the outside world, the second was given at the baptism of the baby. It was kept secret and known only to immediate family.

How to choose a name for a boy

In ancient times, names for boys were chosen especially carefully, because sons always remained warriors, protectors, successors of the family, elders, bearers of strength, greatness, power and wisdom.

Nowadays, choosing a name also needs to be taken seriously.

• Be wary of names that are too unconventional. Children can suffer greatly because their name is too prominent. Plus, they will most likely be constantly teased about it at school.
• You should not give the boy an affectionate and soft name. He will not be taken seriously, and his peers will call him a girl.
• The first name must be combined with the last name and patronymic. This is especially true for boys, as their last name stays with them for life.
• Following the fashion for names is stupid. Fashion quickly passes, but the name remains and may sound rather inappropriate.

When choosing a name for your son, you must first try to “try it on” stranger, analyze all the associations that arise because of this. It is also advisable to carefully study all the interpretations and meanings of names.

Common names are too banal, and the baby gets lost in the company of his peers; names that are too rare attract too much attention to him.

The name should not be too rare, but also not the most popular. For most boys, solid names are suitable, since life will be difficult for them without a strong and assertive character.

Beautiful ancient Slavic names for a boy

The ancient Slavs most often gave the child a name at birth, and then during adolescence, when the main features of his individuality were already clearly emerging in the character of the young man. The name should have emphasized these qualities. If a man performed great feats, he could be given another name glorifying his great deeds.

List of beautiful names:

• Agniy – means light (from the word “fire”);
• Bel – pure, white, white-faced;
• Beloyar – bright and furious;
• Nobility - noble;
• Bogdan – given by God;
• Boleslav - aspiring to great glory;
• Vartislav - filled with glory;
• Velimir – peaceful, calm, balanced;
• Gleb – powerful, heavy;
• Dalimil – giver or bestower of mercy;
• Dobromir – kind and peaceful;
• Zareslav - glorifying the dawn;
• Karin – brown-eyed;
• Ladoslav - glorifying Lada;
• Lyubomil - beloved;
• Peaceful – loving world;
• Miroslav - glorifying the world;
• Mstislav – vindictive, irreconcilable;
• Ognedar – sacrificer;
• Overexposure - very light, enlightened;
• Radim – joyful;
• Ruslan is a bright soul;
• Ratmir - protecting the world;
• Svyatoslav - sacred glory;
• Svetomir – bringing light and peace;
• Stanislav - establishing glory;
• Tihomir - quiet and peaceful;
• Jaromir is peaceful like Yarilo.

Many names Slavic origin almost forgotten and generally disappeared from use, since after the adoption of Christianity they almost completely replaced the Greek and Jewish analogues.

Forgotten and rare names of Slavic origin

The list of forgotten and rare names is very long:

• Bezson - wakeful;
• Bogorod is a relative of the gods;
• Bozheslav - glorifying the deity;
• Burislav - like a storm;
• Vedamir - all-knowing;
• Wenceslaus - wearer of the crown of glory;
• Voibor – victorious in battle;
• Vysheslav - highest in glory;
• Gradimir - creator of the world;
• Gorynya - invincible and unshakable like a mountain;
• Gremislav - illustrious, thundering with glory;
• Daniyar – given for shine;
• Zlatan – precious;
• Lyudmil - dear to people;
• Mlad – junior, young;
• Okomir - eye of the world;
• Orislav – strong;
• Radim – worried about the world;
• Taislav is modest, concealing glory.

Whether a child should be given such a rare name should be decided by the parents themselves, after weighing the pros and cons.

Orthodox Russian male names

Some ancient names gained wide popularity due to the fact that Slavs with that name were elevated to the rank of saints and canonized.

These are Russian names for boys:

• Boris – fighting for glory;
• Vsevolod - owner of everything;
• Vladimir is great in his power, ruling the world;
• Vladislav – owner of glory;
• Vyacheslav - great fame, most famous;
• Vsevolod - owner of everything;
• Gorazd – big, large;
• Rostilav - increased glory;
• Svyatoslav - holy glory;
• Yaropolk is an ardent warrior.

These names are quite popular in our time; moreover, they are very harmonious and have good interpretation. Many of them are among the top most popular male names.

Unusual Slavic names

Unusual names can be divided into the following categories:

• derived from the participles: Zhdan, Nezhdan, Khoten, Bazhen, Bazhan, Kriv;
• in order of birth: First, Bolshoi, Second, Second, Tretiak, Chetvertak, Menshoi, Nine;
• associated with flora and fauna: Wolf, Walnut, Birch, Eagle, Borscht, Raven, Swan, Lark, Hare;
• deities: Lad, Yarilo.

Such names today are exotic and unusual. It is unlikely that anyone will dare to name their child such an extravagant name.

Over time, many of them became the basis for surnames: Menshov, Tretyakov, Volkov, Zhdanov, Bazhenov, Bazhutin, Borshchev, Voronikhin, Vtorushin, Zaitsev, Orlov.

Despite the fact that ancient Slavic male names are outdated, some parents still call their sons by them. IN Lately interest in old names is being revived, since modern ones have become very popular and too common, and parents do not want to name their child like everyone else. But in search rare name you need to show a lot of wisdom.

Are you choosing a name for your newborn son? Parents always dream of their child being the happiest and healthiest. And the first thing you can do for him is to give correct name. After all, a name is a sign that influences not only the character, but also the fate of a person.

But the problem is that, firstly, the list of names is huge. Secondly, I would like to consider the strong and euphonious Slavic male names that have become popular again. In the article you will find out what traditions existed in naming boys in Rus' and what Slavic names meant.

What were boys called in Rus'?

Our ancestors, the Slavs, were strong and beautiful people. Rus' was famous for its heroes, and their names were bright. We learn about this from folk tales, epic. The poem "The Tale of Igor's Campaign" presents us with whole line wonderful heroes with memorable names.

When choosing a Slavic name for a boy, our ancestors paid special attention to its meaning. It had to necessarily reflect the character traits of the future man, warrior or successor of the family - grandfather, father. The names of men differed from the names of peoples of other countries in their connection with the forces of Nature, gods and clan.

Slavic names for boys were chosen by parents depending on the type of employment, in honor glorious ancestors, based on the child’s character qualities.

For example, Dobrynya is kind,

Vsevolod - owner of everything,

Rodomir – peace-bringer and many others.

The sons were named after pagan gods: the name Jaromir consists of two roots - Yarilo (sun god) and peace.

There were names indicating the order of birth of a child in the family: Pervusha, Vtorak, Tretyak.

The most common group is represented by two-basic names: Bogdan, Vsevolod, Svetozar, Svyatoslav, Ratibor, Tihomir, Yaropolk.

There were names associated with mythical characters, representatives of flora and fauna, natural phenomena: Brave, Pike, Hare, Yarilo, Lada.

Why are Slavic male names forgotten?

This was mainly influenced by the baptism of Rus', which occurred in the 10th century. Pagan beliefs were replaced by a national unified religion. With the change of faith, changes also occurred in people’s lives, their way of life, and their worldview.

Bans were imposed on the original Slavic names, so they gradually faded from memory and were forgotten. They were replaced by Hebrew, Byzantine, Greek, Babylonian, Syrian names. In the 19th century, very few Russian names remained; names of Latin origin appeared in families. IN modern Russia According to statistics, there were only 5% of boys with Old Russian names.

How to recognize Slavic names?

Male Slavic names had sacred meaning. They are beautiful, euphonious, and also strong-willed and strong. You can easily recognize them. Usually they consist of two bases: the first is the main one and was given at the birth of a child, the second was added when the boy grew up and had certain merits and showed himself in something. For example,

Absey - born on the first day of spring,

Vsemil - dear to everyone,

Daroslav - giver of the word,

Yaropolk is an ardent warrior.

Slavic names for boys

In the Slavic name book there used to be a lot of names. Currently, most of them are completely forgotten. So, if you want to name your baby a traditional Slavic name, then take a closer look at the following list.

Absey– talented, innate creativity.

Agnechron- strong, fast, need to dominate.

Agniy– a tendency to continuous movement, a bright person.

Aliy– active, always busy with something, vigorous energy.

Bazhen- desired, beloved.

Belimir– sacred in the world, full of love and compassion.

Belogor– white mountain, has a strong character.

Beloslav– a pragmatist, strives to milk everything himself.

Belomir- honest, active.

Beloyar- sacred rage bright personality, covets everything that a person can possess.

Bogdan- a confident, loyal friend.

Boeslav– handsome, confident and has a strong character.

Bozeslav- friendly and polite.

Bogolep- Created by God.

Bogumil- dear to God, reliable.

Bogumir- a friend to everyone.

Blagomir– capable of maneuvering and changeability.

Blagoslav– has the ability to forgive and high spiritual qualities.

Boleslav– glorified, most glorious, hearing.

Borislav- fighting for glory, an extraordinary mind.

Bratislava- sociable, cheerful.

Bronislaw- purposeful, persistent, principled.

Budislav- will be nice, master of the matter, sociable.

Bueslav– like a storm, indestructible.

Budimir– kind, loves nature, has a sense of beauty.

Vadislav– possessing fame, strong-willed, strong, successful.

Velibor- a great fighter.

Venislav– crowned with glory, prudent, successful.

Vitoslav- a symbol of reliability.

Vladimir- ruler of the world, leader.

Vsevolod– omnipotent, gift of persuasion, courageous, firm.

Vseslav- all-glorifying, famous.

Vyacheslav– glorifying, desire for leadership, sociable.

Gradimir– a good organizer, sociable.

Gleb– lump, decisive, fair.

Godimir– needed by the world, idealist, strives to improve the world.

Gorisvet– clear, intelligent, balanced.

Gorislav– blazing glory, healthy, strong, hardy.

Gostimir– talented, cheerful, versatile.

Daniyar- intelligent, knowledgeable.

Daromir– independent, courageous.

Divislav– amazing, full of energy, active.

Dobrolyub- kind and loving.

Dobroslav- famous for goodness.

Dobrynya- kind, daring, the best.

Drogoslav – strong personality, purposeful.

Yeseniy– practical, reliable, love science.

Zhelislav– brave, independent, decisive.

Zhiteslav– fair, active, strong.

Zvenislav– wise, self-sufficient, successful.

Zelislav– cheerful, sociable.

Zlatoslav– philosophical way of thinking, easily learns foreign languages.

Zlatozar– selfless, developed intuition, honest.

Igor- careful, attentive.

Krasimir– beautiful and peaceful.

Ladislav– balanced, reasonable, successful.

Luboslav- brave and independent.

Miloslav– glorifying peace, glorified by peacefulness.

Oleg– the soul of the company, decisive, reliable.

Peresvet– independent, courageous, strong character.

Radim– talented in art, sports, cheerful.

Radislav- reliable, conscientious, sensible.

Ratislav – strong-willed, loves power.

Ratmir– a warrior of peace, hospitable, purposeful, cunning.

Svetozar– persistent, independent, sociable.

Svetoslav– Diplomatic, practical, has willpower.

Tihomir- peaceful, good-natured, friendly.

Yarilo- sun, god.

Jaromil– confident, positive, friendly.

Jaromir– calm, balanced, cheerful.

Yaroslav– athletic, persistent, strives for victory and success.

Yaropolk– a glorious warrior, leader, independent, leader, has strong energy.

Of course, this list cannot be called complete, but it gives an idea of ​​what the ancient Slavic male names were like.

Male Slavic names are back in fashion

Having analyzed the meanings of ancient Slavic names, you will, of course, agree that they sound melodious, full of nobility, courage, and strength. They contain deep meaning and powerful positive energy. How more men with names like these, the better and healthier the world becomes. This is also a return to one’s origins and roots. Slavic names are energetically much stronger than foreign ones. And what more people bear names with positive energy, the better and purer the energy-informational background of the Earth.

Of course, no one is calling on you, parents, to completely abandon your usual names, such as Danil, Maxim, Arthur, Artyom, Egor, Arseny, Nikita, Semyon, Konstantin, Alexander, Nikolai, Kirill.

It’s just that among the ancient and forgotten there are many beautiful and noble ones. Giving your child ancient Slavic name, you strengthen your family, make it stronger and cleanse it of bad energy. This is the power of a person’s name. The choice is yours.

Ancient Slavic female names.

Bazhena - female uniform named after Bazhen.
Belogora - enlightened.
Beloslava is a female form named after Beloslav.
Berislava is the female form of the name Berislav.
Blagoslava is the female form of the name Blagoslav.

Bogdana is the feminine form of the name Bogdan.
Bogumila - dear to the Gods.
Boleslava is the female form of the name Boleslav.
Borislava is the female form of the name Borislav.
Boyana is the feminine form of the name Boyan.

Bratislava is the female form of the name Bratislava.
Bronislava is the female form of the name Bronislav.
Vedana (Vedeneya, Vedenya) - knowledgeable.
Vedislava - glorifying knowledge.
Velizhana is polite, pacifying her feelings.

Velizara - multi-light, illuminated.
Velimira is the female form of the name Velimir.
Velislava is the female form of the name Velislav.
Wenceslaus is the female form of the name Wenceslaus.
Faith is faith, true.

Veselina (Vesela) is the female form of the name Veselin.
Vladimir is the female form of the name Vladimir.
Vladislava is the female form of the name Vladislav.
Voislava is the female form of the name Voislav.
Omniscient - omniscient.

Vsemil is the feminine form of the name Vsemil.
Vseslav is the female form of the name Vseslav.
Goluba is meek.
Gorislava is the female form of the name Gorislav.
Gradislava is the female form of the name Gradislav.

Granislava is the female form of the name Granislav.
Darena (Darina, Dara) is the female form of the name Daren.
Dzvenislava - glorified.
Dobrovlada - possessing kindness.
Dobrogora - exalting good.

Dobrolyuba - loving goodness.
Dobromila is the feminine form of the name Dobromil.
Dobromira is the female form of the name Dobromir.
Dobroslava is the female form of the name Dobroslav.
Dragomir is the female form of the name Dragomir.

Zhdana is the female form of the name Zhdan.
Zhivoroda is the priestess of Zhiva.
Zvenislava - proclaiming glory; glorifying.
Zlatotsveta (Zlata) - golden-flowered.
Zoremira - illuminating, enlightening the world.

Iskra is the feminine form of the name Iskren.
Kazimir - the female form of the name Kazimir.
Krasimira is the female form of the name Krasimir.
Lada - beloved, dear. Goddess of love, mother of the Gods.
Ladomila - dear to the goddess Lada, merciful.

Ladomira is the female form of the name Ladomir.
Ladoslava - glorifying Lada.
Luchezara - radiant, illuminating with light.
Lyubava (Love) - beloved.
Lyubomila - beloved, dear.

Lyubomir is the feminine form of the name Lyubomir.
Lyuboyara - loving Yarila.
Lyudmila is the female form of the name Lyudmil.
Ludomira - reconciler of people.
Milada - dear to the goddess Lada.

Milana (Milena) is the female form of the name Milan.
Miloslava is the female form of the name Miloslav.
Miroslava is the female form of the name Miroslav.
Mstislava is the female form of the name Mstislav.
Hope is hope.

Nekrasa is the female form of the name Nekras.
Ogneslava - glorifying Fire.
Ogneyara is the female form of the name Ogneyar.
Peredslava (Predslava) – preceding glory. Historical figure: Predslava is the wife of Svyatoslav Igorevich, the mother of Yaropolk Svyatoslavich.

Peresvet is the female form of the name Peresvet.
Radmila - pleasing with sunny mercy.
Radimir is the female form of the name Radimir.
Radislava is the female form of the name Radislav.
Radmila is caring and sweet.

Radosveta - sanctifying joy.
Joy (Rada) - joy, happiness, sunny.
Rostislava is the female form of the name Rostislav.
Svetislava is the female form of the name Svetislav.
Svetlana is the female form of the name Svetlana.

Svetozara (Svetozara) is the female form of the name Svetozar.
Svetogor is the female form of the name Svetogor.
Svetoyara - sunny.
Snezhana is white-haired and cold.
Stanimira is the female form of the name Stanimir.

Stanislava is the female form of the name Stanislav.
Tikhomira is the female form of the name Tihomir.
Chaslava (Cheslava) is the female form of the name Chaslav.
Chernava - dark-haired, dark-skinned; avesha mara.
Pike is the personified name of the animal world. The earthly incarnation of the ROD.

Jaromila - sweet Yarile.
Yaroslava - female form named after Yaroslav