This list brings together 20 Slavic girl names starting with F, running alphabetically from “Faina” to “Flavija.” Most trace back to Greek or Latin roots that entered Slavic languages centuries ago, and today they’re used as everyday given names across countries like Russia, Poland, Croatia, and Serbia. You’ll find them on birth certificates, in family trees, and among names parents still choose for newborns.

Slavic girl names are female first names rooted in the Slavic-speaking world, often carrying meanings tied to light, freedom, or good fortune. Many honor Christian saints, such as Faustina, named after Saint Faustina Kowalska, a Polish nun still widely venerated today. Others, like Fatima, reflect Islamic heritage found among Bosniak communities in the Balkans.

Below you’ll find the table with Name, Country, Pronunciation, Meaning, and Description.

Name: the given name itself, spelled the way it commonly appears on official records and in everyday use.

Country: the nation or region most associated with the name, showing you where it’s traditionally most common.

Pronunciation: a simple phonetic guide that helps you say each name correctly, even without knowing the local language.

Meaning: the literal or historical translation of the name, giving you insight into what it originally represented.

Description: background on the name’s origin, cultural significance, or notable people who carried it, so you understand its story.

Slavic girl names

NameCountryPronunciationMeaning
FainaRussiafah-EE-nahShining, radiant
FevroniaRussiafyev-ROH-nee-yahBright, joyous
FeodosiaRussiafyeh-oh-DOH-see-yahGod-given
FeodoraRussiafyeh-oh-DOR-ahGift of God
FilippaSerbiafee-LEE-pahLover of horses
FilipinaCroatiafee-lee-PEE-nahLover of horses
FranciskaPolandfrahn-TSEES-kahFree one, Frenchwoman
FrantiskaCzech RepublicFRAHN-tyish-kahFree one
FranjaCroatiaFRAH-nyahFree one
FrosinaNorth MacedoniaFRO-see-nahJoy, mirth
FotinaSerbiaFOH-tee-nahLight
FlorentinaCroatiaflo-ren-TEE-nahFlourishing, blooming
FloraBulgariaFLOH-rahFlower
FriderikaSlovakiafree-deh-REE-kahPeaceful ruler
FelicijaSloveniafeh-LEE-tsee-yahHappiness, luck
FaniBulgariaFAH-neeFree one
FilomenaCroatiafee-loh-MEH-nahBeloved, friend of strength
FatimaBosnia and HerzegovinaFAH-tee-mahOne who abstains
FaustinaPolandfaw-STEE-nahFortunate
FlavijaCroatiaFLAH-vee-yahGolden-haired, fair

Descriptions

Faina
A Russian female name derived from Greek, meaning “shining” or “radiant,” used since the 19th century.
Fevronia
An old Russian name from the Greek Febronia, made popular by Saint Fevronia of Murom, a beloved figure in Russian folklore.
Feodosia
A Russian form of Theodosia, from Greek roots meaning “gift of God,” also the name of a Crimean port city.
Feodora
A Russian variant of Theodora, carried by several Russian noblewomen and saints throughout history.
Filippa
The South Slavic feminine form of Philip, from Greek, meaning “lover of horses.”
Filipina
A Croatian feminine form of Filip, sharing the Greek meaning “lover of horses.”
Franciska
A Polish form of Frances, originally denoting a free person or someone from France.
Frantiska
The Czech feminine form of Francis, traditionally linked to Saint Francis of Assisi.
Franja
A short, warm Croatian form of Franciska, popular as a standalone given name.
Frosina
A Macedonian name descended from the Greek Euphrosyne, meaning “joy” or “good cheer.”
Fotina
A Serbian name derived from the Greek Photine, meaning “light,” honoring an early Christian saint.
Florentina
A Croatian and Czech name of Latin origin meaning “flourishing” or “in bloom.”
Flora
A name absorbed into Bulgarian and other Slavic languages from Latin, recalling the Roman goddess of flowers and spring.
Friderika
The Slovak and Czech feminine form of Frederick, meaning “peaceful ruler.”
Felicija
A Slovenian form of Felicity, from Latin, signifying happiness and good fortune.
Fani
A popular Bulgarian pet form of Stefani or Franciska that is often used as a full given name.
Filomena
A Croatian name of Greek origin meaning “beloved,” carried by an early Christian martyr.
Fatima
A widely used name among Bosniak Muslims, honoring the Prophet Muhammad’s daughter, meaning “one who weans or abstains.”
Faustina
A Polish name from Latin meaning “fortunate,” popularized by Saint Faustina Kowalska, a revered Polish nun.
Flavija
A Croatian and Slovenian form of Flavia, from Latin, traditionally meaning “golden-haired” or “fair.”
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