This list brings together 20 Slavic girl names, starting with “Elena” and ending with “Ela”. Each name comes from a Slavic country, including Russia, Poland, Bulgaria, Croatia, Serbia, Slovenia and the Czech Republic. Parents use these names to give their daughters a strong link to Slavic heritage, and many carry meanings tied to light, life or nobility.
Slavic girl names are given names rooted in the Slavic language family, spoken across Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Many trace back to Orthodox Christian tradition, Greek origins or old Slavic words for nature and virtue. Elena, for instance, has been borne by queens and saints across nearly every Slavic nation despite its Greek roots.
Below you’ll find the table with the name, country, pronunciation, meaning and description for each entry.
Name: the given name itself, so you can quickly scan the list and find the exact name you’re looking for.
Country: shows you where each name comes from or is most commonly used, helping you connect it to a specific Slavic culture.
Pronunciation: gives you a simple phonetic guide, so you can say each name correctly even if you’ve never seen it before.
Meaning: explains what the name stands for, useful if you want to choose a name with a specific message or symbolism.
Description: gives you background on where the name comes from and why it remains popular across Slavic countries today.
Slavic girl names
Name
Country
Pronunciation
Meaning
Elena
Russia
eh-LYE-nah
Shining light
Eva
Czech Republic
EH-vah
Life
Ewa
Poland
EH-vah
Life
Ekaterina
Russia
yeh-kah-teh-REE-nah
Pure
Elżbieta
Poland
el-ZHBYEH-tah
God is my oath
Eliška
Czech Republic
EH-lish-kah
God is my oath
Elitsa
Bulgaria
eh-LEE-tsah
Little fir tree
Evgenia
Russia
yev-GEH-nee-ya
Well-born, noble
Evdokia
Russia
yev-doh-KEE-ya
Good will
Evelina
Russia
eh-veh-LEE-nah
Wished for
Ewelina
Poland
eh-veh-LEE-nah
Wished for
Emilija
Serbia
eh-MEE-lee-ya
Rival, industrious
Ema
Croatia
EH-mah
Universal
Elvira
Bulgaria
el-VEE-rah
True, foreign
Erna
Slovenia
EHR-nah
Serious, earnest
Ester
Czech Republic
EHS-tehr
Star
Elina
Russia
eh-LEE-nah
Shining light
Evica
Croatia
EH-vee-tsah
Life
Elenka
Bulgaria
eh-LEHN-kah
Shining light
Ela
Poland
EH-lah
Shining light
Descriptions
Elena
A classic name found across nearly every Slavic nation, borne by queens and saints alike; it derives from the Greek Helen but has become fully Slavic through centuries of use.
Eva
The Slavic form of Eve, hugely popular in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Croatia for its simplicity and biblical roots.
Ewa
The Polish spelling of Eve, one of the most enduring and frequently used names in Poland for generations.
Ekaterina
The Russian form of Catherine, made famous by Russian empresses and still a common name today.
Elżbieta
The Polish form of Elizabeth, a dignified name with royal associations throughout Central Europe.
Eliška
A beloved Czech form of Elizabeth that has become a standalone favorite rather than just a nickname.
Elitsa
A warm, nature-tinged Bulgarian name, often used as an affectionate variant of Elena.
Evgenia
The Russian feminine counterpart to Eugene, carrying connotations of nobility and grace.
Evdokia
A traditional Russian Orthodox name with deep historical roots, once commonly shortened to Avdotya.
Evelina
A romantic-sounding name popular in Russia and Ukraine, evoking something long hoped for.
Ewelina
The Polish variant of Evelina, widely used and considered elegant yet approachable.
Emilija
A South Slavic form of Emily, common in Serbia, Croatia, and Slovenia, admired for its soft rhythm.
Ema
A short, modern South Slavic form of Emma, popular among younger generations in Croatia and Slovenia.
Elvira
Though originally Spanish or Germanic, Elvira has been embraced widely in Bulgaria and Russia as a stylish given name.
Erna
A vintage name still found among older generations in Slovenia and the Czech Republic, valued for its old-world charm.
Ester
The Slavic spelling of Esther, used throughout Central Europe and admired for its celestial meaning.
Elina
A sleek, modern Russian variant of Elena that has grown in popularity in recent decades.
Evica
An affectionate Croatian diminutive of Eva, often used as a warm nickname among family.
Elenka
A tender diminutive of Elena used across Bulgaria and the Czech Republic as a standalone name.
Ela
A short, breezy name used independently in Poland and Croatia, often as a pet form of Elena or Isabela.
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