Kind, pure, and artistic are some of the adjectives that describe the Slavic name Svetlana, and it’s actually the feminine variation of the name Svetlan, meaning “light”. She can be known for giving good advice and maintaining a very fashionable appearance.

This name has a long history in Slavic life and there are many famous Russian and Ukrainian women named Svetlana. The name became increasingly popular with the 1813 poem by Russian poet Vasily Zhukovsky titled Svetlana. A famous Ukrainian singer who shares this name is Svetlana Loboda, who was well known last year for the popular song “Be My Valentine”. Also, the only daughter of Josef Stalin shares this name, as well as the wife of the current Russian president.

There are hundreds of beautiful Russian brides named Svetlana, so there are plenty for you to congratulate on this special day. Take a look at these lovely ladies and click on the photos to view their profiles.