Kiev: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: k-ee-ehv
Origin: Serbia
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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Meaning: A variant of the Russian

Kiev, the capital city of Ukraine, has a rich history dating back to the 5th century. 'Kiev 'is derived from the Russian 'Ки́ев'(Kíjev) and the Old East Slavic 'Кꙑевъ'(Kyjevŭ), while 'Kyiv'is the modern Ukrainian name for the city. Kiev is significant for its cultural and historical contributions, including being the birthplace of Eastern Orthodox Christianity. Today, Kiev is known for its architectural landmarks like the St.

Kiev Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Kiev is currently #34306 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Kiev is currently #14266 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Kiev is currently #16873 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Kiev is currently #7077 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names

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