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Svetlana

“Bright or shining”

svet-LAH-nuh Slavic origin 8 letters 3 syllables
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Svetlana

Bright or shining

Slavic

Name Details & Attributes

Meanings

Bright

Origin

Religion

Themes

Personality Traits

Syllables

3

About this name

A popular Slavic name that means bright or shining. It is widely used in Russia and other Slavic countries and carries a sense of radiance and positivity.

It is pronounced svet-LAH-nuh. It is traditionally associated with Christian. It is associated with themes of Light and Positivity. Its listed personality traits are Radiant, Positive and Energetic. It has 3 syllables and 8 letters. Related names in the catalogue include Lana and Sveta.

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What does the name Svetlana mean?

The name Svetlana means "Bright or shining."

What origin is the name Svetlana?

Svetlana is of Slavic origin.

Is Svetlana a boy or girl name?

Svetlana is traditionally a girl's name.

How do you pronounce Svetlana?

Svetlana is pronounced svet-LAH-nuh.

Is Svetlana popular?

Svetlana has a popularity score of 82 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is most associated with the 2020s.

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