Name «Svitlyk»

The name "Svitlyk" has ancient Slavic origins and was given to children based on external color features of their skin. Currently, this name is more commonly used as a surname. In historical sources, the name "Svitlyk" appears in various forms: for example, in 1552 there is a mention of Akul Svitlykovych, a townsman from Vinnytsia. In 1649, Cossacks were studied, among whom were Ivan Svitlychenko from the Uman regiment and Yatsko Svitlychnia from the Kropyvnyansk regiment. There are also records from 1659 about Svitlik in the village of V. Rakovets and from 1751 about Father Fedir Svitlyk in the village of N. Selov in Ughoch. The name "Svitlyk" is also known among Poles; for instance, in 1370 Swetlik pistor was documented. This indicates the spread and use of this name in various regions.