Name «Nesmiiana»

Russian researchers cite the name Nesmiiana, which is associated with the masculine dialectal appellative "smiianets," meaning 'jokester, cheerful person' (Redko II 982). In records from 1690, there is an entry: "Nesmiiana Ivano's daughter" (Tup162). Although the feminine name Nesmiiana has not been recorded in Ukrainian texts, related surnames such as Smiian and Smiianets are present in Ukraine (Redko 982).