This list covers 34 Slavic girl names, running alphabetically from “Katarzyna” to “Květa.” Many of these names trace back to Christian saints, old Slavic words for flowers and virtues, or royal figures from Polish, Czech, Ukrainian, and Bulgarian history. Parents use them today for newborn daughters, and writers, genealogists, and language learners rely on lists like this one to understand naming patterns across Slavic countries.

Slavic girl names are given names rooted in the Slavic language family, spoken across Central and Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Many carry meanings tied to nature, faith, or character, such as “Kalina” for the viburnum flower or “Krystyna” for a follower of Christ. Some, like “Katya” and “Kasia,” started as affectionate nicknames before becoming popular names on their own.

Below you’ll find the table with the name, country, pronunciation, meaning, and description for each entry.

Name: the given name itself, shown in its standard spelling so you can see exactly how it looks in writing.

Country: the country most associated with the name today, helping you understand where it’s most commonly used.

Pronunciation: a simple phonetic guide showing you how to say the name correctly, even if you’ve never heard it spoken.

Meaning: the original or traditional meaning behind the name, giving you insight into what it represents.

Description: a short explanation of the name’s background, popularity, or cultural significance, so you know its story at a glance.

Slavic girl names

NameCountryPronunciationMeaning
KatarzynaPolandkah-tah-ZHY-nahPure
KasiaPolandKAH-shahPure
KateřinaCzech Republickah-TYEH-rzhee-nahPure
KaterynaUkrainekah-teh-RIH-nahPure
KatarinaSerbiakah-tah-REE-nahPure
KseniaRussiaKSEH-nee-yahHospitable, stranger
KseniyaUkrainekseh-NEE-yahHospitable
KsenijaSerbiakseh-NEE-yahHospitable
KarinaPolandkah-REE-nahPure, or keel
KlaraPolandKLAH-rahBright, clear
KlaudiaPolandKLOW-dyahEnclosure
KamilaPolandkah-MEE-lahAttendant at a ceremony
KrystynaPolandkrih-STIH-nahFollower of Christ
KingaPolandKEEN-gahBrave in war
KalinaSerbiakah-LEE-nahViburnum flower
KorneliaPolandkor-NEHL-yahHorn
KarolinaPolandkah-roh-LEE-nahFree person
KajaPolandKAH-yahEarth
KonstancjaPolandkon-STAHN-tsyahConstant, steadfast
KunegundaPolandkoo-neh-GOON-dahBold in battle
KordulaCzech RepublicKOR-doo-lahHeart
KlementynaPolandkleh-men-TIH-nahMild, merciful
KameliaBulgariakah-MEH-lyahCamellia flower
KalinkaRussiakah-LEEN-kahLittle viburnum
KrasimiraBulgariakrah-see-MEE-rahBeautiful and peaceful
KremenaBulgariakreh-MEH-nahFlint
KonstantinaBulgariakon-stahn-TEE-nahConstant, steadfast
KrešimiraCroatiakreh-shee-MEE-rahOne who brings peace
KazimieraPolandkah-zhee-MYEH-rahOne who brings peace through strength
KvitkaUkraineKVIT-kahFlower
KalynaUkrainekah-LIH-nahViburnum
KhrystynaUkrainekhriss-TIH-nahFollower of Christ
KatyaRussiaKAHT-yahPure
KvětaCzech RepublicKVYEH-tahBlossom, flower

Descriptions

Katarzyna
Polish form of Katherine and one of the most enduring traditional names in Poland, often shortened to Kasia.
Kasia
Popular Polish diminutive of Katarzyna that is also widely used as an independent given name.
Kateřina
Czech form of Katherine, a classic name honoring Saint Catherine of Alexandria.
Kateryna
Ukrainian form of Katherine, one of the country’s most widely used traditional female names.
Katarina
South Slavic form of Katherine, common across Serbia, Croatia, and Slovenia.
Ksenia
Russian name of Greek origin associated with Saint Xenia of Saint Petersburg.
Kseniya
Ukrainian and Russian spelling variant of Ksenia, popular across the region.
Ksenija
South Slavic spelling of Ksenia, commonly used in Serbia and Croatia.
Karina
A name used across many Slavic countries, sometimes linked to Katherine and sometimes to a nautical root.
Klara
Slavic form of Clara meaning bright or clear, popular in both Poland and Czechia.
Klaudia
Polish form of Claudia that remains a common modern given name.
Kamila
Feminine form of Kamil, widely used throughout Poland and the Czech Republic.
Krystyna
Polish form of Christina, a traditional name that has stayed popular for generations.
Kinga
Polish name honoring Saint Kinga, a thirteenth-century Polish princess and patron saint.
Kalina
Named after the viburnum shrub, a symbol of beauty in Slavic folklore and folk songs.
Kornelia
Polish form of Cornelia used as a moderately popular traditional name.
Karolina
Slavic feminine form of Charles, a widely used classic name across Central Europe.
Kaja
Short, modern-sounding name that has become popular in Poland and Slovenia in recent decades.
Konstancja
Polish form of Constance, an elegant and historically rooted name.
Kunegunda
Old Polish name related to Kinga, historically borne by Polish royalty.
Kordula
Slavic form of Cordula, a less common but traditional Central European name.
Klementyna
Polish feminine form of Clement, used occasionally as a classic given name.
Kamelia
Floral name taken from the camellia, used in Bulgaria and Poland.
Kalinka
Affectionate diminutive of Kalina, also familiar from the famous Russian folk song of the same name.
Krasimira
Bulgarian compound name joining “beautiful” and “peace,” popular throughout Bulgaria.
Kremena
Bulgarian name meaning flint, symbolizing strength and endurance.
Konstantina
Balkan Slavic feminine form of Constantine, used in Bulgaria and North Macedonia.
Krešimira
Croatian feminine form of Krešimir, a name tied to medieval Croatian rulers.
Kazimiera
Polish feminine form of Kazimierz, an old dynastic name still used today.
Kvitka
Ukrainian name meaning flower, also historically used as a poetic pen name.
Kalyna
Ukrainian name referencing the viburnum shrub, a cherished national symbol of Ukraine.
Khrystyna
Ukrainian form of Christina, commonly used throughout the country.
Katya
Popular Russian diminutive of Yekaterina, often used on its own as a given name.
Květa
Czech name derived from the word for flower, short form of Kvetoslava.
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