Lyubov
Russian · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Lyubov
The name Lyubov means "love" in Russian, derived from the Old East Slavic word *lyuby* (love).
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Etymology
The name Lyubov means "love" in Russian, derived from the Old East Slavic word *lyuby* (love). It is primarily used in Russian and other Eastern Slavic cultures, often associated with Eastern Orthodox Christianity, and gained historical prominence through Saint Lyubov, one of the early Christian martyrs venerated alongside her sisters Vera (Faith) and Nadezhda (Hope).
Lyubov currently ranks #18,924 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2002.
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