Forgotten Ukrainian names: Minodora, Orysava and Kalistrat return.

According to ТСН: The TikTok account told about beautiful, but forgotten names.

Minodora

This name has ancient Greek origins, meaning 'moon gift'. Minodora is a saint who sacrificed her life for faith. Today this name belongs to a girl with a deep inner world, capable of self-analysis and always ready to give wise advice.

Orysava

The name consists of two parts: 'ory' and 'slava', which translates as 'glorious for its greatness'. Women named Orysava are natural leaders: ambitious, straightforward, and resilient. They bravely take responsibility and often become the support for their families.

Kalistrat

This name means 'beautiful warrior'. Men with this name are considered principled, fair, and somewhat stern, but at the same time reliable and able to find a way out of any difficult situation.

Mytrofan

It comes from the Greek word Metrophanes, which translates as 'revealed by the mother'. Mytrofans are sincere, altruistic, and diplomatic. For them, harmony in relationships and emotional comfort are important, not just material gains.

Here are a few more ancient Ukrainian names:

• Maina - 'born in May' or in honor of the goddess of fertility;

• Melashka - a variant of the name Melania, meaning 'dark, black';

• Justina - a Latin name meaning 'just';

• Teresa - derived from the verb 'terizo': 'to harvest';

• Lukina - the female form of the name Luka, meaning 'light';

• Teklya - 'God's glory', popular in the 20th century;

• Kharitina - 'graceful', 'elegant';

• Oriana - from ancient Ukrainian mythology: 'Orian woman';

• Frosina - 'joy', 'merriment';

• Yeseniya - 'born in autumn'.

When choosing a name for a child, parents seek not only a beautiful and melodious one, but also one that has a deep meaning and historical value. Ancient Ukrainian names are a wonderful way to pass on traditions and national identity to the new generation.