Lucky names

One of the most popular and oldest names in the world. This name can be called a newborn girl in almost any country in the world, and it will not sound alien and cut the ear. According to the most common version, this name is of Hebrew origin, and in the Old Testament it is referred to as Miriam. There is much debate about the meaning of this name. Linguists claim that it came from the word “bitterness”, that is, it can be translated as “bitter”, “rejected”. But there are other variants of translation – “desired”, “serene”.

One way or another, many consider it an honor to name a daughter by the name of the mother of Jesus – a name that is called “prayed”.

The name Maria is femininity embodied. This is a name with a very strong charge, with a long history. A woman named Maria is living a vibrant life.

Maria Nikolaevna Volkonskaya went down in history as the wife of the Decembrist, who followed him into exile. Maria Dmitrievna Raevskaya-Ivanova became the first woman in the Russian Empire to be awarded the title of artist by the St. Petersburg Academy of Arts.

Athlete Maria Butyrskaya became the first Russian world champion in women’s single skating, three-time European champion, six-time Russian champion.

The Greek name is most likely derived from the word helenos, meaning light. It means that Elena is “bright”, “shining”, “chosen”.

There is even an opinion that the name Helen came from the name of Helios, the sun god of the ancient Greeks. If we continue to consider the times where tunics were still worn in Greece, then the first thing to remember is Queen Helena of Trojan, because of whom the Trojan War began.

They say that Elena is kind, amorous, very attractive to men and often inclined towards creative professions. For example, one of the founders of the famous Russian Gnessin Academy of Music was Elena Fabianovna Gnesina, a Soviet pianist and teacher.

The singer Elena Obraztsova, mezzo-soprano, People’s Artist of the USSR, was called “the first after Chaliapin” by her contemporaries. There are a great many famous actresses under this name: Elena Proklova, Elena Solovey, Elena Tsyplakova, Elena Safonova, Elena Yakovleva and many, many others.

It is in A. Ostrovsky’s play that the dowry Larisa Ogudalova kept crying and crying and even died. In life, Larissa is most often active, assertive, purposeful, and with the book Larisa they are connected only by pride and the desire for moral purity. Larissa are very sacrificial, at least they will never leave without their help. These are people you can rely on.

Larissa is a Greek name and means “seagull”, although many say that the Greek word “laros”, which means “sweet”, cannot be written off. Larisa is always a bright personality.

The fate of the communist, writer, revolutionary Larisa Reisner was unusual: as a commissar of the General Staff of the Fleet, she traveled with the Volga-Caspian Flotilla the entire combat path along the Kama and Volga to Baku and wrote a book about it.

The name of the athlete Larisa Latynina is known all over the world: gymnastics coach, absolute world champion (1958, 1962), Europe (1957, 1961), USSR (1961, 1962).

Larisa Luzhina, Larisa Udovichenko, Larisa Shepitko, Larisa Golubkina – our cinema would not be the same without these talented Laris. Songwriter Larisa Rubalskaya and singer Larisa Dolina also contributed to the list of Russia’s creative successes.

Most likely, this name was brought to Russia by the Vikings. This name is paired for the male name Oleg, it is believed that the Scandinavians “progenitors” of these names sound like Helga and Helgi. Both names mean “holiness.” Hence Olga means sacred.

The “main” Olga among Christians is the Grand Duchess, the wife of Igor Rurikovich, who ruled Kievan Rus for her son Yaroslav and canonized.

According to eyewitnesses, Olga is active, strong-willed, independent women.

Soviet chess player Olga Rubtsova became the world champion and the first champion of the USSR, and then confirmed this title four more times.

Poetess Olga Berggolts survived the hell of the Leningrad blockade and dedicated her best lines to this page of the war. Olga Mashnaya, Olga Kabo, Olga Knipper-Chekhova proved that this name brings success on stage and in cinema.

The name, derived from the Latin word for “victory”, was especially popular in Russia in the post-war years. With such a name, a woman has every reason to go through life with her head held high. Victoria is a contradictory person. Stubborn, with a heightened sense of justice, collected, shy and sometimes even a little extravagant from this.

Victoria is ambitious, and her ambitions are fully justified.

After the Queen of Great Britain, who ruled England for 64 years, even the era was named Victorian.

The famous traveler Victoria Ostrovskaya, a full member of the Russian Geographical Society, has created three sailing clubs for children and adolescents in Moscow and Kamchatka.

And thanks to Victoria Ruffo, Russians learned how intelligent and beautiful Mexican actresses are.

Hebrew name meaning “grace.” Among Christians, Anna is revered as the grandmother of Jesus Christ – that was the name of the mother of the Mother of God.

Anna will not sit idle for a minute, everything is busy. Anna is compassionate, capable of sincere sympathy. Most often, women with this name have an analytical mindset. It is hard to influence Anna – she is a “thing in itself”, adheres to her opinion in everything.

Anna is one of the popular “royal” names. Anne was in power or married to kings in many countries – Spain, France, England, and in Russia it was the famous Anna Ioannovna, the niece of Peter the Great.

It was a woman named Anna (Kern) who inspired the poet Pushkin to write immortal lines: “I remember a wonderful moment, you appeared in front of me …”

Anna Pavlova – this name does not even need explanations. This woman has become a symbol of classical ballet of the XNUMXth century.

The most popular female name in Russia at the moment is confirmed by statistics. “Reborn”, “immortal” – this is how this Greek name is translated. In Russia, for a long time, they prayed to the Great Martyr Anastasia Uzoreshitelnitsa, when it was necessary to safely give birth or to get out of prison as soon as possible.

They say that the name Anastasia helps her bearer very naturally imitate the South Russian dialect and make the most spectacular splits. This was used by Anastasia Zavorotnyuk and Anastasia Volochkova.

But, thank God, history has preserved information about the more useful skills of Anastasiy. So, the wife of Ivan the Terrible named Nastasya, like no one, knew how to soften his strict temper.

The performer of romances Anastasia Vyaltseva at one time pretty dizzy fans of her talent.

And we looked at Anastasia Vertinskaya in the role of Guttier in the film “Amphibian Man” with open mouths with admiration. Wonderful how good it is!

It may not seem so romantic to get a name that means “organizer” in translation. However, do not rush to wrinkle your nose.

Tatiana is a name-rock. It carries with it tremendous strength and firmness. It, like a huge invisible wing, protects its wearer.

For example, Tatyana Pronchishcheva, who lived in the XNUMXth century, became the first woman – a polar explorer of the Arctic, a participant in the Great Northern Expedition as part of the Lena-Yenisei detachment.

And on the birthday of the archaeologist Tatiana Passek, the author of many valuable monographs, who worked during the construction of the Moscow metro, now all archaeologists celebrate their professional holiday.

Pure, immaculate – this is what the Greeks wanted to say many centuries ago when they called their daughters by the name of Catherine. Although you cannot live by purity alone and won’t be famous.

Thrones and thrones – this is what the famous Catherine of the world headed. For example, the Queen of France Catherine de Medici, the Portuguese princess, the wife of the English king Catherine of Braganza and, finally, two Catherines – the wife of Peter the Great and the second, who went down in history as the Great. Catherine the Second became famous as the most educated woman. It is to her that Russia owes the appearance of the Smolny Institute for Noble Maidens and, in principle, such a concept as “Smolyanka”.

The reign of another Catherine fell on the era of the existence of the USSR: until 1974, the post of Minister of Culture of the USSR was performed by Yekaterina Furtseva.

“Native” and even “Christmas” – this is how this gentle name is translated from Latin. Probably, apart from this, there is nothing to talk about Natalia – there will be little of everything and everything will be inaccurate.

Actress Natalia Gundareva is the real Natalia. You watch films with her – and she really seems to be dear to everyone. Natalya Fateeva, Natalya Krachkovskaya, Varley, Selezneva, Andreichenko, Vavilova – these stars of Soviet cinema are also like family members for many, because their faces are familiar from childhood.

Let’s not forget about the sex symbols Natalya Negoda, Natalya Vetlitskaya, Natalya Gulkina, Natalya Rudina (singer Natalie), Natalya Ionova (singer Gluk’oZa) and, of course, Natasha Koroleva. This is who was truly born to beautify this world.

Glory and success accompany Natalya, and the name for them plays the role of a happy amulet.