This list covers 18 Slavic girl names, from “Yana” to “Yagoda,” all starting with the letter Y. They span Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, and Serbia, and range from soft, modern-sounding names to formal, traditional ones rooted in Orthodox history. Parents use them for naming a daughter, while writers and genealogists use them to identify regional and cultural patterns in Slavic naming traditions.

Slavic girl names are given names used across Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Serbia, Bulgaria, and other Slavic-speaking countries, often carrying meanings tied to nature, faith, or noble lineage. Many names starting with Y are feminine forms of older Slavic or Greek names, such as Yaroslava, which traces back to medieval Kyivan Rus princes. Others, like Yagoda, take their meaning directly from everyday words, in this case “berry.”

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

Name: the given name itself, written in its most common English spelling so you can recognize and compare each entry quickly.

Country: the country or region where the name is most widely used today, helping you place each name in its cultural context.

Pronunciation: a simple phonetic guide showing you how to say each name correctly, with stressed syllables in capital letters.

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

Description: background on the name’s origin and cultural significance, so you understand where it comes from and why it’s used today.

Slavic girl names

Descriptions