This list covers 24 Slavic girl names, running alphabetically from “Polina” to “Přibyslava.” They come from across Russia, Poland, Czechia, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, and Ukraine, and many trace back to Greek roots, Roman family names, or old Slavic words for rock, flame, and glory. Parents use them to name daughters, honor Orthodox and Catholic saints, or keep a family’s regional heritage alive.

Slavic girl names are given names rooted in the Slavic languages and cultures of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe. Many honor Christian saints, like the several names here that mean “Friday” after St. Paraskeva, while others draw on nature or folklore, such as “Perunika,” linked to the ancient thunder god Perun. Some, like “Polina” and “Paulina,” share a single Greek or Roman origin but take on a distinct sound in each country.

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 appears in each country.

Country: the nation or region where the name is most common today, helping you place it within 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 translation or origin of the name, giving you insight into what it represents or where it comes from.

Description: a short explanation of the name’s history, popularity, or cultural significance, so you understand why it stands out.

Slavic girl names

NameCountryPronunciationMeaning
PolinaRussiapoh-LEE-nah“small,” linked to Apollo
PraskovyaRussiaprahs-KOH-vyah“Friday”
PelageyaRussiapyel-ah-GYAY-ah“of the sea”
PetraSloveniaPEH-trah“rock”
PaulinaPolandpow-LEE-nah“small,” feminine of Paul
PatrycjaPolandpah-TRIH-tsyah“noble”
PolaPolandPOH-lahshort for Apolonia or Paulina
PetronelaCzechiapeh-troh-NEH-lahfrom the Roman clan Petronius
PavlaCzechiaPAHV-lah“small,” feminine of Paul
PavlinaBulgariapahv-LEE-nah“small,” feminine of Paul
PreslavaBulgariapreh-SLAH-vah“very glorious”
PlamenaBulgariaplah-MEH-nah“flame”
PetyaBulgariaPEH-tyah“rock,” from Peter
PetrankaBulgariapeh-TRAHN-kah“rock,” feminine of Peter
PerunikaBulgariapeh-roo-NEE-kah“iris flower”
PolonaSloveniapoh-LOH-nahfrom Apolonia, tied to Apollo
PersidaSerbiaper-SEE-dah“the Persian woman”
PavaSerbiaPAH-vah“peacock”
PaulaCroatiaPOW-lah“small,” feminine of Paul
PetrijaSerbiaPEH-tree-yah“rock,” feminine of Peter
PetkaBulgariaPET-kah“Friday”
ParaskaUkrainepah-RAHS-kah“Friday”
PrzemysławaPolandpshe-mih-SWAH-vah“cunning glory”
PřibyslavaCzechiaprzhih-bih-SLAH-vah“one who increases glory”

Descriptions

Polina
A hugely popular Russian and Ukrainian name tied to the Greek Apollo, it has ranked among the top girls’ names in Russia for decades.
Praskovya
An old Russian Orthodox name honoring St. Paraskeva, traditionally shortened to Pasha; it evokes rustic, pre-revolutionary Russia.
Pelageya
A traditional Russian name from the Greek word for sea, borne by several early Christian saints and still used in rural communities.
Petra
The feminine form of Peter, extremely common across Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, and Czechia, symbolizing steadiness and strength.
Paulina
A widely loved Polish name from the Roman family name Paulus, popular throughout Central and Eastern Europe.
Patrycja
The Polish form of Patricia, from the Latin word for noble birth, a common and elegant choice for Polish girls.
Pola
A breezy Polish name that works as its own identity or a nickname, tracing back to Apollo through Apolonia.
Petronela
A traditional Czech and Slovak name with Roman roots, often shortened today to the simpler Petra.
Pavla
The classic Czech and Slovak counterpart to Paul, valued for its simplicity and long history.
Pavlina
A soft, melodic Bulgarian and Macedonian variant of Paulina, popular for generations.
Preslava
A distinctly Bulgarian name blending “very” and “glory,” also the name of a former medieval Bulgarian capital.
Plamena
A fiery Bulgarian name meaning flame, chosen for its warmth and vivid imagery.
Petya
A widely used Bulgarian name derived from Peter, often standing on its own rather than as a nickname.
Petranka
A traditional Bulgarian feminine form of Peter, still heard in older and rural generations.
Perunika
A poetic Bulgarian name for the iris, linked in folklore to Perun, the ancient Slavic god of thunder.
Polona
One of Slovenia’s most beloved girls’ names, rooted in the Greek Apollo and associated with light.
Persida
A romantic Serbian name popularized through South Slavic epic poetry and folk songs.
Pava
A South Slavic folk name evoking the peacock’s beauty and pride, found in Serbian and Croatian tradition.
Paula
The Croatian form of Paula, a simple and enduring classic used across the Balkans.
Petrija
A Serbian name made famous by the novel and film “Petrija’s Wreath,” rooted in the name Peter.
Petka
A popular South Slavic name honoring St. Paraskeva, referencing Friday’s deep place in Orthodox tradition.
Paraska
A Ukrainian folk name honoring St. Paraskeva, patroness of trade and women’s work, still heard in villages today.
Przemysława
A rare, old Polish name combining “cunning” and “glory,” historically linked to Polish nobility.
Přibyslava
An ancient Czech princely name borne by medieval Bohemian noblewomen, built from Slavic roots for “increase” and “glory.”
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