Svetlana Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Svetlana Name at a Glance

Name	Svetlana
Meaning	Luminescent.
Origin	Russian
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Svetlana Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Svetlana means “Luminescent”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Svetlana Name Origin

Our database records Svetlana under Russian origin. Browse more Russian baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Svetlana a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Svetlana is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Svetlana

When considering Svetlana for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.