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Nadezhda

na-DYEZH-da

Letters8
Syllables3
OriginRussian

The Story of Nadezhda

This name is a direct translation of a universal feeling: the quiet strength of hope.

Nadezhda is a deeply resonant female name of Slavic origin, meaning 'hope.' It is not merely a name but a direct embodiment of optimism and a steadfast belief in brighter tomorrows.

You imagine your daughter, Nadezhda, as a constant wellspring of optimism and resilience. Her spirit will be defined by a hopeful outlook, a deep-seated belief in the good, illuminating the lives of those around her.

What It Means

A beautiful and meaningful female name of Slavic origin, Nadezhda means 'hope'. It is a direct translation of the concept of hope and optimism.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Nadezhda Krupskaya

    Russian revolutionary and wife of Vladimir Lenin.

  • Nadezhda Tolokonnikova

    Russian performance artist and activist (Pussy Riot).

Personality Traits

OptimisticResilientHopefulSpiritual

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Peak Year

#17 in 2010

Total Births

285

First Recorded

1993

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