Meaning: Light
The story
Svetlana is a Russian literary name based on svet, light. It spread through nineteenth-century literature, so its history is more specific than a claim of ancient pagan origins.
Nicknames
- Sveta
- Lana
Spellings & variants
- Svetla
- Svjetlana
- Swietłana
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Svetlana comes from Russian.
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