Rusalka

Rusalka is a girl's name from the Czech Republic that plays a role in Slavic legends and myths. The meaning of the name can be translated as 'the water nymph' or 'the mermaid'.

What does the name Rusalka mean?

The name Rusalka comes from the Czech language and is rooted in Slavic mythology. It means 'the water nymph' or 'the mermaid'. The roots of the name lie in the Old Slavic term rusálka (руса́лка), which stands for 'the mermaid', 'the siren', and 'the water nymph'. The name gained fame through the opera 'Rusalka' by Czech composer Antonín Leopold Dvořák. Variants include Russalka, Rusalkea, and Rusalkia.

Where does the name Rusalka come from?

The origin of the name Rusalka is Old Slavic and means 'the water nymph'.

How do you pronounce Rusalka?

Ru-sal-ka

Popularity

In Germany, Rusalka is a rather rare first name. In 2014, it reached the 4,003rd place on the list of the most popular female first names. Between 2010 and 2024, Rusalka was used as a first name in Germany less than 10 times, which earned it the 10,750th place. However, in the last ten years, this name has not been given to any child.