Name «Mstyhoi»

The name Mstyhoi has ancient Slavic origins and consists of the verb "mъstiti," meaning 'to take revenge,' and the verb stem "goy-," which is used in the sense of 'to heal' or 'health.' This name began to be recorded in Ukrainian lands from the late 15th century. In comparison, in 1492, the anthroponym Msczyg(o)ius was documented.