Svetlana

Svetlana originates in Slavic languages and means "shining woman". It was popularized in the 19th century by Vasily Zhukovsky in his ballade and has been a popular feminine given name in Slavic languages ever since. In the United States it remains very rare.

Origin/Usage
Russian, Slavic
Pronunciation
svyet-LAH-nah
Meaning
Shining woman

Similar names

Svitlana Svetla Svitla