This list covers 30 Slavic girl names, running alphabetically from “Vera” to “Věra.” Most start with the letter V and carry meanings tied to faith, glory, peace, or strength. Parents use these names for newborn daughters, while writers and genealogists reach for them when researching Slavic heritage or crafting characters with authentic roots.

Slavic girl names are names rooted in the languages and folk traditions of Eastern Europe and the Balkans, including Russian, Serbian, Bulgarian, Czech, Polish, and Croatian. Many come from old Slavic words for virtues like courage, rule, or victory, and some trace back to saints or legendary figures. Vasilisa, for example, is famous from Russian fairy tales, where she outsmarts witches and wins kingdoms through wit alone.

Below you’ll find the table with Name, Country, Pronunciation, Meaning, and Description.

Name: the given name itself, shown in its most common spelling so you can recognize it right away.

Country: the nation or region where the name is most widely used today, helping you place its cultural home.

Pronunciation: a simple phonetic guide with stressed syllables in capitals, so you can say each name correctly on the first try.

Meaning: the literal translation of the name’s root words, giving you a quick sense of what it symbolizes.

Description: background on the name’s history, popularity, or cultural significance, useful if you want more than just a definition.

Slavic girl names

NameCountryPronunciationMeaning
VeraRussiaVEH-rahFaith
VeronikaCzech Republicveh-ROH-nee-kahTrue image
ViktoriaRussiaveek-TOH-ree-yahVictory
ValentinaRussiavah-lyen-TEE-nahStrong, healthy
VarvaraRussiavar-VAH-rahForeign woman
VasilisaRussiavah-see-LEE-sahQueen, royal
VesnaSerbiaVES-nahSpring
VioletaBulgariavee-oh-LEH-tahViolet flower
VladaSerbiaVLAH-dahTo rule
VladislavaSerbiavlah-dee-SLAH-vahGlorious rule
VeselaBulgariaVEH-seh-lahCheerful, merry
VidaSloveniaVEE-dahLife
VidosavaSerbiavee-DOH-sah-vahClear-sighted
VojislavaSerbiavoh-YEE-slah-vahWar glory
VlastaCzech RepublicVLAH-stahRule, power
VlastimilaCzech Republicvlah-STEE-mee-lahRuling with grace
VukosavaSerbiavoo-KOH-sah-vahWolf and glory
VinkaCroatiaVEEN-kahVictorious one
VandaPolandVAHN-dahLegendary princess
VukicaSerbiaVOO-kee-tsahLittle wolf
VitomiraSerbiavee-toh-MEE-rahWelcoming peace
VelimiraBulgariaveh-lee-MEE-rahGreat peace
VelislavaBulgariaveh-lee-SLAH-vahGreat glory
VukoslavaSerbiavoo-koh-SLAH-vahWolf’s glory
VericaSerbiaVEH-ree-tsahLittle faith
VenceslavaCzech Republicven-tseh-SLAH-vahGreater glory
VlatkaCroatiaVLAHT-kahTo rule
VladimiraBulgariavlah-dee-MEE-rahGreat ruler
VojkaSerbiaVOY-kahWarrior
VěraCzech RepublicVYEH-rahFaith

Descriptions

Vera
A classic Russian name meaning “faith,” often paired with sisters Nadezhda (Hope) and Lyubov (Love) in traditional naming trios.
Veronika
A widely used Slavic form of Veronica, popular across Russia, Poland, and the Czech Republic, evoking honesty and clarity.
Viktoria
A strong, celebratory name found throughout Russia and the Balkans, symbolizing triumph and success.
Valentina
A graceful name popular in Russia and Ukraine, tied to vitality and often linked to Saint Valentine.
Varvara
An old Russian name derived from the Greek word for “foreigner,” carried by an early Christian saint venerated across Orthodox Slavic lands.
Vasilisa
A fairy-tale favorite in Russian folklore, this name conveys nobility and appears in beloved stories like “Vasilisa the Beautiful.”
Vesna
Named after the Slavic goddess of spring and rebirth, this name is cherished across Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, and Bulgaria.
Violeta
A soft, floral name common in Bulgaria and Serbia, referencing the delicate purple violet flower.
Vlada
A short, punchy name meaning “to rule,” used independently or as a nickname for longer names like Vladislava.
Vladislava
A regal, old Slavic compound name combining “rule” and “glory,” found across Serbia, Russia, and Bulgaria.
Vesela
A bright Bulgarian name meaning “cheerful,” reflecting a joyful and lighthearted spirit.
Vida
A concise Slovenian and Croatian name meaning “life,” valued for its simplicity and warmth.
Vidosava
A traditional Serbian name blending roots meaning “to see” and “glory,” historically borne by noblewomen.
Vojislava
A historic South Slavic name meaning “glory in war,” rooted in medieval Serbian nobility.
Vlasta
A short, strong Czech name meaning “rule” or “power,” popular through much of the 20th century.
Vlastimila
A gentle Czech compound name meaning “gracious rule,” combining strength with kindness.
Vukosava
A traditional Serbian name merging “vuk” (wolf), a protective symbol, with “glory.”
Vinka
A cheerful Croatian name often linked to vineyards and autumn, also used as a form meaning “victorious.”
Vanda
A storied Polish name tied to the legendary Princess Wanda, said to have ruled ancient Kraków.
Vukica
An affectionate Serbian name meaning “little wolf,” symbolizing courage and protection.
Vitomira
An old Slavic name combining “welcome” and “peace,” reflecting hospitality and calm.
Velimira
A South Slavic name meaning “great peace,” carrying a sense of grandeur and serenity.
Velislava
A stately Bulgarian name meaning “great glory,” rooted in medieval Slavic naming traditions.
Vukoslava
A rare, traditional Serbian name combining “wolf” and “glory,” historically used among noble families.
Verica
A warm, diminutive form of Vera used widely in Serbia and Croatia, meaning “little faith.”
Venceslava
The feminine form of Wenceslas, meaning “greater glory,” honoring the famous Czech duke and saint.
Vlatka
A brisk Croatian short form related to Vladimira, meaning “to rule.”
Vladimira
The feminine counterpart to Vladimir, meaning “great” and “ruler,” used across Russia and Bulgaria.
Vojka
A short Serbian name derived from Vojislava, carrying connotations of strength and battle.
Věra
The Czech spelling of Vera, meaning “faith,” a timeless and gentle name across Czech and Slovak communities.
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