Male Name
Alyosha
ɐ.ˈlʲɵ.ʂə
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
diminutives
Leo Tolstoy characters
stage names
Ukraine in the Eurovision Song Contest
Ukrainian singers
Writing Systems
АлёшаRussian
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
80/100
classic80%
youthful80%
informal80%
natural65%
wholesome100%
strange140%
complex100%
serious65%
Meaning & Etymology
Alyosha (Russian: Алёша), also transliterated as Aliosha, Aliocha, etc., is an affectionate diminutive (hypocorism) of the name Alexey. It is commonly used in Russian-speaking cultures as a term of endearment for individuals named Alexey.
Etymology
Original Form:
Aleksey
Evolution:
The name Alyosha evolved as a diminutive form of Aleksey, reflecting a common linguistic practice in Russian to create affectionate or informal versions of names.
Source:
Russian naming conventions