The unique history of human names – the oldest and most valuable personal names. They appeared at the dawn of human history as a means of individualization and legalization of personality in society.
Our site offers an accessible exposition of the history of personal names of Ukrainians and their ancestors, with particular attention to names from earlier epochs when Slavic names predominated in number compared to those borrowed from other languages. We reveal ancient Ukrainian names, considering their semantics, morphemic structure, and stylistic possibilities.
On our site, you will also find information about famous personalities – bloggers, political figures, and contemporary heroes who inspire with their names. We display similar names so you can easily choose or learn more about a name for your child or grandchild.
A detailed analysis of information about the temporal and spatial frameworks of names' functioning, their original semantics, and morphemic structure, as well as a discussion of the feasibility of rehabilitating the ancient Ukrainian naming heritage, will help you understand the beauty and richness of the millennial treasury of Ukrainian names.