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Svetlana (Cyrillic: Светлана) is a common Orthodox Slavic feminine given name, deriving from the East and South Slavic root svet (Cyrillic: свет), meaning "light", "shining", "luminescent", "pure", "blessed", or "holy", depending upon context similar if not the same as the word Shweta in Sanskrit.
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Apr 23, 2024 · Meaning & History. Derived from Russian свет (svet) meaning "light, world". It was popularized by the poem Svetlana (1813) by the poet Vasily Zhukovsky. It is sometimes used as a translation of Photine.
May 30, 2024 · Updated Thu Jun 13 2024. Svetlana Origin and Meaning. The name Svetlana is a girl's name of Russian origin meaning "star". Popular Russian name, familiar here via author Svetlana Stalin, the dictator's daughter. Names Similar to Svetlana. Lists Containing Svetlana. Famous People Named Svetlana. Svetlana in Pop Culture. Svetlana Popularity.
Sep 28, 2023 · Svetlana is a feminine given name that has its roots in the Slavic languages. It is widely used in various Eastern European countries and has gained popularity worldwide over the years. But what makes the name Svetlana so special? Let’s explore further. The Meaning of Svetlana. The name Svetlana holds a beautiful and powerful meaning.
Meaning:*. This name is of Slavic origin, and derives from the Proto-Slavic element “свѣтъ (světŭ) свет (svet),” meaning “bright, shine, light, white.”. The name was coined by Alexander Vostokov and popularized by Vasily Zhukovsky in his eponymous ballad, first published in 1813.
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May 7, 2024 · Svetlana is a popular feminine given name in Orthodox Slavic culture. It comes from the East and South Slavic root svet, meaning ‘light,’ and ‘world.’. In the Russian Orthodox Church, Svetlana is used as the Russian translation for Photina. The name is associated with the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well in certain accounts.
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Dec 8, 2017 · Croatia: December 13. Categories. ends in -ana, light, world. Entry updated December 8, 2017. The meaning, origin and history of the given name Svjetlana.
Updated June 07, 2024. US Popularity: 8866. Origin: Slavic. Meaning: Light, shine. Svetlana is a feminine name of Slavic origin. Coming from the word svet, it translates to “light” or “shine,” and will always remind baby of how bright their future is.
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Dec 8, 2017 · Details. Spain (by decade) Categories. ends in -ana, light, Ukrainian Olympians, world. Entry updated December 8, 2017. The meaning, origin and history of the given name Svitlana.
