Male Name
Afonya
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
diminutives
eternity
life
Writing Systems
АфоняRussian
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
94/100
Meaning & Etymology
Afonya is a diminutive form of the Russian name Afanasiy, which itself is derived from the Greek name Athanasios, meaning 'immortal'. The name Afonya gained significant cultural recognition through the 1975 Soviet romantic comedy-drama film 'Afonya', which became a box office hit and a cultural phenomenon in the Soviet Union.
Etymology
Original Form:
Afanasiy
Evolution:
The name Afanasiy evolved into the diminutive form Afonya, which is commonly used in Russian-speaking cultures as a familiar or affectionate version of the name.
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