Zmaya
Proto-Slavic · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Zmaya
Zmaya means "dragon" and derives from Proto-Slavic *zmьja, related to the root meaning "to hiss" or "to poison." The name is used primarily in Slavic cultures, particularly in Serbian, Bulgarian, and other South Slavic traditions, with historical significance in Slavic mythology where zmey (dragon) figures prominently in folk tales and epic narratives.
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Etymology
Zmaya means "dragon" and derives from Proto-Slavic *zmьja, related to the root meaning "to hiss" or "to poison." The name is used primarily in Slavic cultures, particularly in Serbian, Bulgarian, and other South Slavic traditions, with historical significance in Slavic mythology where zmey (dragon) figures prominently in folk tales and epic narratives.
Zmaya currently ranks #19,105 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.
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