Names

Origin and Meaning

Vera
Meaning: faith
Origin: Russian
Vera is the Russian translation of the Old Greek name Pystida ("pystys" belief); the Latin word
"verus" is related to the Slavic "vera". The name means faith, belief, and truth.
The woman named Vera is usually reserved, concentrating on something deep down inside her, a
girl with a difficult and discrepant character. However, when dealing with the emotions, she may
be described as a steady and reliable person.
Vera is quite a reasonable, balanced, logical and practical woman. She is very smart and specific.
She knows perfectly what she really wants and wont loose her chance. Shes absolutely free of
dreams and illusions. Vera is a kind, gentle girl. She is incapable of any violent deeds. Shes calm
and cool. It is almost impossible to involve her with something to say nothing of any sort of a
long-term activity. Her character is based on the truth and essence our world is based on. Vera is
a real woman of integrity. This quality together with strong will and confidence creates the image
of a strong and in some way fatal woman. However, she is not the one living "at full load". It will
be easier to win her affection with some serious intentions rather then with passionate, risky
promises. Despite the success in business, Vera is still rather unsure of herself. Sometimes she
might be even suspicious and hypochondriac. Probably its the backside of the confidence seen
by everyone. Vera always takes hard the problems. However, she has no regrets even if its her
fault. She may be sometimes seriously depressed as if she misses someone dear for her. Vera
reveals her secrets to other people rather seldom.
Vera usually uses the double moral principles, but not in the common meaning. What she says
actually differs from what she does. She is reserved and clean, and these naturally allow her to
avoid lots of temptations and problems caused by the passions and risky affairs. Probably she
avoids those even too thoroughly.
As a rule, Vera gets married rather late and she is not a passionate lover. She tries to choose the
husband older than she. Usually shes got only one child, however she simply lives his/hers life.
She gets on quite well with her mother-in-law. Vera easily gains her husband relatives
confidence as the time goes by.
Vera is good at cooking and taking care of her husband. However, she is obsessed with the ideal
partner she would search for the whole life. Some lofty ideals would be always her aim.

Vladislava
Meaning: glory, has glory
Origin: Slavic
People with this name have a deep inner desire to inspire others in a higher cause, and to share
their own strongly held views on spiritual matters.
People with this name tend to be creative and excellent at expressing themselves. They are drawn
to the arts, and often enjoy life immensely. They are often the center of attention, and enjoy
careers that put them in the limelight. They tend to become involved in many different activities,
and are sometimes reckless with both their energies and with money.

Mihaela
Meaning: gift from God, "Who is like God?"
Origin: Hebrew
People with this name have a deep inner need for quiet, and a desire to understand and analyze
the world they live in, and to learn the deeper truths.
People with this name are excellent at analyzing, understanding, and learning. They tend to be
mystics, philosophers, scholars, and teachers. Because they live so much in the mind, they tend
to be quiet and introspective, and are usually introverts. When presented with issues, they will
see the larger picture. Their solitary thoughtfulness and analysis of people and world events may
make them seem aloof, and sometimes even melancholy.

Alina
Meaning: "bright, beautiful"
Origin: Slavic
People with this name have a deep inner desire to inspire others in a higher cause, and to share
their own strongly held views on spiritual matters.
People with this name tend to initiate events, to be leaders rather than followers, with powerful
personalities. They tend to be focused on specific goals, experience a wealth of creative new
ideas, and have the ability to implement these ideas with efficiency and determination. They tend
to be courageous and sometimes aggressive. As unique, creative individuals, they tend to resent
authority, and are sometimes stubborn, proud, and impatient.

Catalina
Meaning: pure
Origin: Spanish
People with this name have a deep inner desire to create and express themselves, often in public
speaking, acting, writing or singing. They also yearn to have beauty around them in their home
and work environment.
People with this name are excellent at analyzing, understanding, and learning. They tend to be
mystics, philosophers, scholars, and teachers. Because they live so much in the mind, they tend
to be quiet and introspective, and are usually introverts. When presented with issues, they will
see the larger picture. Their solitary thoughtfulness and analysis of people and world events may
make them seem aloof, and sometimes even melancholy.

Adriana
Meaning: Dark
Origin: Latin
People with this name have a deep inner desire to create and express themselves, often in public
speaking, acting, writing or singing. They also yearn to have beauty around them in their home
and work environment.
People with this name tend to be creative and excellent at expressing themselves. They are drawn
to the arts, and often enjoy life immensely. They are often the center of attention, and enjoy
careers that put them in the limelight. They tend to become involved in many different activities,
and are sometimes reckless with both their energies and with money.

Violeta
Meaning: flower, little violet
Origin: Latin
People with this name have a deep inner desire to create and express themselves, often in public
speaking, acting, writing or singing. They also yearn to have beauty around them in their home
and work environment.
People with this name are excited by change, adventure, and excitement. They are dynamic,
visionary and versatile, able to make constructive use of freedom. They fight being restricted by
rules and conventions. They tend to be optomistic, energetic, intelligent, and to make friends
easily. They may be changeable, restless, untidy, and rebellious.

Nicoleta
Meaning: victorious people
Origin: Greek
Charm, sensitivity, vivacity and sensuality; these are some of the qualities that make Nicoleta
such a likeable character. She is a sociable and extroverted woman who is appealing to others
and capable of bringing harmony to those around her. Curious, communicative and adaptable,
she is full of the joys of spring, good humoured, optimistic, cheerful and easy-going. She is
immune to discouragement and knows exactly how to defuse a dramatic situation. She is
generally well-balanced, although often highly strung and tends to want to calm things down
because she loathes conflict of any kind. While it is true that she is impatient and often gets
carried away, she wont rest until she has re-established the peace. She is feminine, seductive and
possesses the art of persuasion. She could have a gift for languages, singing or even
impersonation. Her decisions are based on her feelings and she aspires to beauty and perfection.
Pernickety and paradoxically, disorganized, she is capable of spending two hours in the
bathroom while neglecting other household chores... She is headstrong and prepared to assume
her responsibilities, however she nevertheless remains quite partial to an easy life. She is an
emotional lady who will only act or make a decision when she feels at peace with the world, but
if the opposite is true she could allow herself to slip into mild indolence. As a little girl, Nicoleta
is a mischievous little monkey who is very affectionate, demonstrative and anxious to please
her parents because her family life is very important to her. An atmosphere of dissension at home
is likely to have disastrous consequences on her emotional well-being. Her upbringing should
nevertheless include certain constraints, because she has a tendency to become easily dissipated,
too busy playing and having fun to be concerned about her school work. Last but not least, she is
a creative soul and would gain enormous satisfaction from music or dance.
Sensual and voracious, Nicoleta likes to live life to the fullest and enjoys tasting all of the
pleasures that this world has to offer. She has a good sense of humour and likes to make others
laugh, as well as participate in fun and games of all kinds. Her love life is very important to her
and she will start looking for her soul mate from a relatively tender age, although she shouldnt
have any trouble finding him - or rather, them; and could have a tough time choosing between
the tender and sentimental Paul, the handsome and masculine Mark - and Robert, who is so
protective and reassuring... What a cruel dilemma! If it wasnt for her morals, shed happily keep
all three...
Her family could have some bearing on her choice of career. Otherwise, she is likely to be
attracted to occupations in connection with esthetics, creativity, art, comfort, cuisine or
gastronomy... in liaison with the management, care and support of others (doctor, relationship
counsellor, judge, nurse, physiotherapist...), in connection with hygiene or precision; oral or
written expression.

Arina
Meaning: peace and tranquility
Origin: derives from the Old Greek words
Irina is a self-dependent and resolute person who often takes a sober view of things around. She
is not in the least sentimental and seems to be rather harsh quite on the contrary. Iryna is very
sociable and becomes even rather uninhibited among unfamiliar people especially men. She is
straightforward and sharp in her opinions and judgments. She is a good or, rather, inventive and
smart housewife. All the time Ira does her best to create the image of a self-dependent and cool
business lady. However, she is very amorous, vulnerable, sensitive and jealous. She is a person
with her own views on life and strong independent opinions. Since the Kiev Russ Irina has been
always associated with peacemaking and common sense because of her delicate taste and
tactfulness.
Irina is an extravert person. She can easily adjust to any situation. Shes impartial and biased at
the same time. Ira feels a strong need for devoting herself to some activity either caring for
relatives or being involved in social affairs or religion. Her patience is rather a sacrifice.
However, shes quite flexible and is able to manage herself. She totally relies on her feminine
intuition. Shes got a good sense o humor. She will never show shes suffering of something.
She can really annoy the people around with her perfect and impeccable behavior. She is a true
friend and an unselfish person. Although shes placable and kind, she is very offensive and
responds to the insults rather sharply. Love is the only way she affirms herself.
Irina is a faithful wife and a devotedly loving and caring mother nearly always. Her husband and
children pay much respect to her. However, she never totally subjects her own life to the family
and husbands interests and needs. She becomes the family leader rather seldom as she usually
relies on her husband. Being a really good cook or a housewife is not her hobby either.
Iryna is fond of reading especially science fiction and detective novels, likes going in for sports.
She is quite comforted and relaxed with friends and wouldnt mind drinking another glass of
wine. Ira feels herself much more better with men rather then women. She is sometimes keen on
various fashionable and new ideas about upbringing. She enjoys parties and celebrations in
amazing apartment for a big company. So its rather difficult for her to slate the innate strive for
peace and quiet.

Oxana
Meaning: Greek
Origin: welcoming, hospitable
Oksana (also Oxana) is a colloquial Ukrainian form of the name Kseniya (). However, it's
become a separate Russian name.
People with this name have a deep inner desire for a stable, loving family or community, and a
need to work with others and to be appreciated.
People with this name are competent, practical, and often obtain great power and wealth. They
tend to be successful in business and commercial affairs, and are able to achieve great material
dreams. Because they often focus so strongly on business and achievement, they may neglect
their private lives and relationships.

Cristina
Meaning: christian
Origin: Latin
People with this name have a deep inner desire to use their abilities in leadership, and to have
personal independence. They would rather focus on large, important issues, and delegate the
details.
People with this name tend to be creative and excellent at expressing themselves. They are drawn
to the arts, and often enjoy life immensely. They are often the center of attention, and enjoy
careers that put them in the limelight. They tend to become involved in many different activities,
and are sometimes reckless with both their energies and with money.

Carolina
Meaning: joy, song of happiness
Origin: Spanish
People with this name have a deep inner desire to lead, organize, supervise, and to achieve status,
power and wealth.
People with this name tend to initiate events, to be leaders rather than followers, with powerful
personalities. They tend to be focused on specific goals, experience a wealth of creative new
ideas, and have the ability to implement these ideas with efficiency and determination. They tend
to be courageous and sometimes aggressive. As unique, creative individuals, they tend to resent
authority, and are sometimes stubborn, proud, and impatient.

Daria
Meaning: strong, powerful, winning, owner, rich, great fire
Origin: Persian
The name Darya is a feminine variant of the name of the Persian king Dariy (Darayavausha). It
can be translated from Old Persian as strong, powerful, winning, owner, rich, great fire.
Darya is very smart and easily gasps the meaning. Although she is not enough industrious and
persistent, she usually succeeds in her life. Shes got a good taste and rich imagination. She has a
sharp tongue, is charming and amorous. She is a bright personality and finds herself quite
comforting in some eccentric situations. Darya is a passionate woman She is not in the least a
small-minded person and is always a faithful friend and beloved. She is a nice person. She is
brave, courageous, and rough from the very beginning and tries to be kind- hearted and pleasant.
Shes a woman of strong feelings, quick-tempered but she is not in the least a hasty person. She
is quite resolute, authoritative and unpredictable. She is open-hearted but takes a sober view of
things. She is fond of being among people. She may be easily confused even with the lightest
criticism guessing then at the wrong thing she might have done. She is never angry for a long
time.
Someone may thing theres no morals for Darya because of her free and easy way of behavior.
However, this is not true. She is a brave, kind and strong-willed person and is often ready to take
the responsibility.
Darya is a stay-at-home person, and may be sometimes a bit lazy. She tries to be rather
independent in her family life but she is never unfaithful. She is eager to be the chief person in
the family. She might be a bit rough. Her family is quite friendly, cheerful and hospitable. She is
a handy person and always want to save money looking for discounts. She gets on well with
relatives and never quarrels with a husband within their presence.
She is good at sewing and knitting and dresses tastefully. Shes just keen on cooking various
jams, pickles and marinades. She wouldnt mind to flirt with someone.

Margarita
Meaning: pearl
Origin: Greek
People with this name have a deep inner desire to create and express themselves, often in public
speaking, acting, writing or singing. They also yearn to have beauty around them in their home
and work environment.
People with this name are excellent at analyzing, understanding, and learning. They tend to be
mystics, philosophers, scholars, and teachers. Because they live so much in the mind, they tend
to be quiet and introspective, and are usually introverts. When presented with issues, they will
see the larger picture. Their solitary thoughtfulness and analysis of people and world events may
make them seem aloof, and sometimes even melancholy.

Vasile
Meaning: "king"
Origin : Greek
Vasile is a lively, authoritarian, ambitious, self-assured and passionate man who needs to be
physically active and always moving forward. He could seem quite impressive at first, and
appears to be strong, reliable and trustworthy. Its true that he tends to be made of stern stuff, and
can occasionally be quite argumentative and even arrogant, loathes flattery and is allergic to
restriction. Impatient, and endowed with astonishing mental agility, he can also be irritable,
nervous, aggressive and possibly even violent if he considers that certain lines have been
crossed... Even so, most of the time he is extremely pleasant, responsible, curious, adaptable and
capable of introspection when necessary. He is usually fascinated by adventure and novelty, and
could often feel torn between his sense of duty and responsibility - and the desire to live his life
the way that he desires, without worrying about what anyone else thinks, and either of these
tendencies could prevail, depending on the moment and the circumstances. Vasile comes across
as a solid, sturdy character who can be leaned on, although he would prefer to relinquish some of
the responsibility that he feels for others, who benefit greatly from his helpfulness and his
tendency to take things seriously. As a child, he is brimming over with energy, and a rigid
authoritarian attitude certainly wont hold much sway with him. He is much more likely to
respect those who are frank and direct, who trust him and respect his sense of justice and equity.
As long as he has the love of his family he will probably be a very affectionate and responsible
child, although he could be a little hothead at times, and physical exercise is necessary to his
equilibrium. Not particularly subtle, sensitive or impressionable; he is conscientious, courageous
and although he can be abrupt at times, his behaviour is generally consistent.
Vasile enjoys the comfort of his home, loves his family, and seeks peace and harmony. He has a
profound sense of responsibility and justice. His feelings take up a lot of space in his life,
although he tends to protect himself and his prerogatives. He could spend a lot of time furnishing
and decorating his home, is usually good with his hands and could be a jack-of-all-trades,
notably a talented decorator.
He could try out a variety of occupations for size before he finds his true calling. Occupations
related to the exercise of power could appeal to him (justice, police, politics), as well as those
that enable him to escape the routine and travel (sales, representation, tourism), activities related
to food, cuisine, or oenology, or a profession that would allow him to express his sense of form,
esthetics, color and materials.

Constantin
Meaning: steady, stable, firm
Origin: Latin
People with this name have a deep inner need for quiet, and a desire to understand and analyze
the world they live in, and to learn the deeper truths.
People with this name tend to be idealistic, highly immaginative, intuitive, and spiritual. They
seek after spiritual truth and often find it. They tend to be visionary and may inspire others. If
they fail to develop their potential, they may become dreamers, or misuse power.

Mihai
Meaning: Who is like God?, gift from God, humble
Origin: Hebrew
People with this name have a deep inner desire for a stable, loving family or community, and a
need to work with others and to be appreciated.
People with this name have a deep inner need for quiet, and a desire to understand and analyze
the world they live in, and to learn the deeper truths.
People with this name are excellent at analyzing, understanding, and learning. They tend to be
mystics, philosophers, scholars, and teachers. Because they live so much in the mind, they tend
to be quiet and introspective, and are usually introverts. When presented with issues, they will
see the larger picture. Their solitary thoughtfulness and analysis of people and world events may
make them seem aloof, and sometimes even melancholy.
They look for harmony and balance in their lives, and respond positively to beautiful things.

Sergiu
Meaning: protector, shepherd, attendant
Origin: Latin
People with this name have a deep inner desire to use their abilities in leadership, and to have
personal independence. They would rather focus on large, important issues, and delegate the
details.
People with this name tend to be passionate, compassionate, intuitive, romantic, and to have
magnetic personalities. They are usually humanitarian, broadminded and generous, and tend to
follow professions where they can serve humanity. Because they are so affectionate and giving,
they may be imposed on. They are romantic and easily fall in love, but may be easily hurt and
are sometimes quick-tempered.