Yaroslava
Meaning of Yaroslava
Yaroslava is a beautiful and distinctive name for a baby girl. With its Russian origin, Yaroslava carries a rich history and cultural significance. The name is derived from the Slavic elements "yar" meaning "fierce" or "strong," and "slav" meaning "glory." This combination gives Yaroslava a powerful meaning of "glorious warrior." In terms of pronunciation, Yaroslava is pronounced as yah-ruh-SLAH-vuh (/jərɔˈslavə/), with the emphasis on the second syllable. Variations of this name include Yaroslav and Yaroslawa. Although not very common in the United States, with only five occurrences in 2013 and 2010 according to available data, Yaroslava has an exotic and enchanting appeal that sets it apart from more popular names.
Pronunciation
Russian
- Pronunced as yah-ruh-SLAH-vuh (/jərɔˈslavə/)
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Notable People Named Yaroslava
| Yaroslava Vyacheslavovna Shvedova, a former professional tennis player, represented Russia before 2008 and later Kazakhstan. |
| Yaroslava Oleksiyivna Mahuchikh is a Ukrainian high jumper who has won multiple medals at the Olympics and World Championships. |
| Yaroslava Aleksandrovna Bondarenko is a Russian cyclist who competed in BMX at the 2016 Summer Olympics, finishing fifth in the final. |
