Name Meanings

Hey, friends. I’m digging into names again today because I absolutely love this topic. Iskander… The moment I hear it, I immediately picture a tall, dark-haired guy with a fiery gaze and a slight smile who knows exactly what he wants. Or a horse galloping across the steppe. Or… well, you get the idea. In […]

Today, I want to talk about a name that has always surprised me. No, seriously. It’s one of those that seems simple, but when you start digging… The story is so twisted it makes your head spin. Isaac. You know, I steered clear of it for a long time. It seemed, well, what’s so special

You know, sometimes I think about names… Take Innocent (Innokentiy) – it’s such a rare, almost forgotten name now. Yet, it was once popular among the clergy. Well, at least in ancient times. It all started with the Latin word “innocens,” which means “innocent,” “harmless,” “blameless.” So many meanings in one word, right? “Gentle,” “honest”…

You know what always gets me? When parents stand over the cradle and whisper: “Elijah…” — and in that moment, it’s as if the prophet from the Bible himself leans in to take a look. I’ve seen more than once how a simple name suddenly becomes destiny. Not magic, of course, but… there’s something to

Listen up. Last week, I heard a guy—Ilarion—saying his name seemed to charge him up with a smile first thing in the morning. “Joyful,” I told him, “from Greek.” He laughed, “Spot on for me!” And he walked away as if he were pulling the sun behind him. That’s how the meaning of the name