Svetlana
GirlRussian
Svetlana is a girl name of Russian origin meaning "Light".
About this name
Gender
Girl
Language
Russian
Popularity
73 / 100
Syllables
3
Length
8 letters
Meaning
Light
Etymology
Svetlana is a feminine given name of Russian origin, deriving from the Slavic word svet, meaning "light".
Famous People Named Svetlana
- Svetlana Alexievich — Belarusian investigative journalist and non-fiction prose writer (born 1948)
- Svetlana Savitskaya — Soviet cosmonaut
- Svetlana Alliluyeva — Joseph Stalin's daughter (1926–2011)
- Svetlana Kuznetsova — Russian tennis player
- Svetlana Ishmouratova — Russian biathlete
Frequently Asked Questions About Svetlana
What does the name Svetlana mean?
Svetlana means "Light", and is of Russian origin.
What is the origin of the name Svetlana?
Svetlana originates from Russian.
Is Svetlana a boy or girl name?
Svetlana is typically used as a girl name.
Are there famous people named Svetlana?
Yes — notable people named Svetlana include Svetlana Alexievich (Belarusian investigative journalist and non-fiction prose writer, born 1948), Svetlana Savitskaya (Soviet cosmonaut), Svetlana Alliluyeva (Joseph Stalin's daughter, 1926–2011), Svetlana Kuznetsova (Russian tennis player) and Svetlana Ishmouratova (Russian biathlete).
Last updated: June 2026