Female Name
Nadezhda
nɐ.ˈdʲeʐ.də
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
chess Grandmasters
high jumpers
hope
JESC names
marathoners
primatologists
top 10 in Kazakhstan
virtues
word names
Writing Systems
НадеждаRussianBulgarian
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
78/100
classic140%
mature80%
formal140%
upper class80%
natural65%
wholesome100%
strong65%
refined80%
strange120%
complex100%
serious140%
Meaning & Etymology
The name Nadezhda, derived from the Russian and Bulgarian word for 'hope', symbolizes optimism and expectation. It is a name that carries a deep cultural significance, often associated with resilience and the human spirit's capacity to look forward to better times.
Etymology
Original Form:
Nadezhda
Evolution:
The name has remained relatively unchanged in its form and meaning since its first recorded use, maintaining its association with the concept of hope across different cultures and languages.
Source:
Russian and Bulgarian languages