Name «Buda»

The name "Buda" has ancient Slavic origins and is a hypocoristic (diminutive) name that arose from the truncation of a compound name, such as Budislav or Zhizn'e-bud'. At its core, the name conveys the meaning of the verb "to awaken," indicating a sense of awakening or vigilance.The name "Buda" and its derivatives are known among various Slavic peoples, including Bulgarians, Serbs, Poles, and others. It is also familiar to Hungarians; for example, Budapest has a right bank section called Buda. In Ukraine, the name "Buda" was used as early as the 13th century, particularly in the Zatyshya region.Documents from that time mention individuals named Buda in various regions, such as the counties of Szabolcs and Bihor. Among the Serbs in the 16th century, there were several derivative names from the root "Bud-," such as Boudan, Boudilo, and others. Similar names are noted in archival sources from Transcarpathia in the 18th century.In Ukraine, the name "Buda" fell out of use by the end of the 17th century, though it left behind several surnames such as Budai, Budenko, Budilovich, and others. There are also a few geographical names or toponyms, like Budyholosy and Budymilya, which are derived from the root "Buda." These names have been known since the 14th century, and one of the toponyms, Buderazhchi, is mentioned as far back as 1322 in Volhynia.