Svetlana
Svetlana: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Svetlana
- A female given name, common in Slavic nations in which Orthodox Christianity is established.
Etymology
Transliteration of Russian Светла́на (Svetlána), from свет (svet, “light”). Made up by Alexander Vostokov in 1802, later borrowed into English and other languages.
How popular is Svetlana?
Since 1880, 928 girls in the U.S. have been named Svetlana. Its highest rank for girls was #3327 in 2007. In 2025, 18 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Svetlana FAQ
What does the name Svetlana mean?
A female given name, common in Slavic nations in which Orthodox Christianity is established. Transliteration of Russian Светла́на (Svetlána), from свет (svet, “light”). Made up by Alexander Vostokov in 1802, later borrowed into English and other languages.
How popular is the name Svetlana?
Since 1880, 928 girls in the U.S. have been named Svetlana. Its highest rank for girls was #3327 in 2007. In 2025, 18 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Svetlana a boy or girl name?
Svetlana is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 928 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.