This list includes 24 Russian boy names that start with N, from “Nadir” to “Nurlan”. Many come from Slavic, Turkic, or Arabic roots, reflecting Russia’s multicultural naming traditions.
Russian boy names that start with N are male given names used throughout Russia and Russian-speaking regions. Several, like “Nikolai”, have deep historical or religious significance and appear often in literature and church calendars.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, Cyrillic, Meaning/Origin, and Notes.
Name: The standard Latin transliteration of each Russian name, which you use to read, compare, and search entries quickly.
Pronunciation: A simple respelling and optional IPA guide to help you say each name correctly and confidently.
Cyrillic: The original Russian spelling so you can recognize the name in records, signs, or Cyrillic sources.
Meaning/Origin: A concise one-line explanation of the name’s meaning or linguistic origin to inform your choice.
Notes: Practical details such as common diminutives, regional usage, or popularity that help you evaluate each name.
Russian boy names that start with N
| Name | Cyrillic | Pronunciation | Meaning/Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikolay | Николай | nee-koh-LAHY (nʲɪkɐˈlaj) | victory of the people |
| Nikita | Никита | NEE-kee-tah (nʲɪˈkʲitə) | victorious (from Greek Niketas) |
| Nikifor | Никифор | nee-KEE-for (nʲɪˈkʲifər) | bearer of victory (Greek) |
| Nikodim | Никодим | nee-koh-DEEM (nʲɪkɐˈdʲim) | victory of the people (Greek) |
| Nikanor | Никанор | nee-kah-NOR (nʲɪkɐˈnor) | victorious man (Greek) |
| Nikandr | Никандр | nee-KAHN-dr (nʲɪˈkandr) | victory-man (Greek) |
| Nifont | Нифонт | nee-FONT (nʲɪˈfont) | from Greek Niphon; saint’s name |
| Nektariy | Нектарий | nek-TAH-reey (nʲɪkˈtarʲij) | of nectar (from Greek Nektarios) |
| Nestor | Нестор | NES-tor (ˈnʲestor) | homecoming, return (Greek) |
| Nazar | Назар | nah-ZAR (nɐˈzar) | from Nazareth; consecrated |
| Nazariy | Назарий | nah-ZAH-ree (nɐˈzarʲij) | belonging to Nazarius (Latin/Greek) |
| Naum | Наум | nah-OOM (naˈum) | comforter (Hebrew Nahum) |
| Nil | Нил | neel (nʲil) | of the Nile (from Latin/Greek Nilus) |
| Nail | Наиль | NAH-eel (naˈilʲ) | one who attains (Arabic Na’īl) |
| Nadir | Надир | nah-DEER (naˈdir) | rare, precious (Arabic) |
| Nasir | Насир | nah-SEER (naˈsir) | helper, defender (Arabic) |
| Nurlan | Нурлан | NOOR-lahn (nurˈlan) | radiant lion (Turkic/Arabic elements) |
| Nuraly | Нурали | noo-RAH-lee (nuˈralʲi) | radiant; with Ali (Arabic/Turkic) |
| Nuri | Нури | NOO-ree (nuˈri) | my light (Arabic “nur”) |
| Nazim | Назим | nah-ZEEM (naˈzim) | organizer, composer (Arabic Nazim) |
| Nshan | Ншан | nshahn (nʃɑn) | sign, symbol (Armenian) |
| Narek | Нарек | NAH-rek (ˈnarʲek) | from the Armenian place/name Narek |
| Norayr | Норайр | no-RAYR (noˈrajr) | new man (Armenian: nor + ayr) |
| Norik | Норик | NOH-rik (ˈnorik) | used as an independent Armenian name |