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Lyubov

/ lyoo-BOHF /
Girl russian 2 syllables
Meaning
Lyubov means Love (russian).
Gender
Girl
Origin
russian
Pronunciation
lyoo-BOHF
Popularity of Lyubov in the US, 1880–2025
2000

Lyubov first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2002, when 6 girls were given the name.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Lyubov popular?

Declining Lyubov is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2002 peak.

US babies given the name Lyubov, by decade
2000s 16
1990s 10

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Lyubov mean?

The Russian name Lyubov (Любовь) means simply 'love', from the Slavic root ljub- 'love, dear'. A calque of the Christian virtue name; the diminutive Lyuba is common.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lyubov mean?

Lyubov means Love. The Russian name Lyubov (Любовь) means simply 'love', from the Slavic root ljub- 'love, dear'. A calque of the Christian virtue name; the diminutive Lyuba is common.

What is the origin of the name Lyubov?

Lyubov is of russian origin.

How do you pronounce Lyubov?

Lyubov is pronounced “lyoo-BOHF.”

Is Lyubov a boy or a girl name?

Lyubov is most commonly used as a girl name.

Is Lyubov a popular name right now?

Lyubov is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2002 peak.

When was the name Lyubov most popular?

Lyubov was most popular in 2002, when about 6 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Lyubov?

Names similar to Lyubov include Nadezhda.

What names go well with Lyubov?

russian names that pair well with Lyubov include Nadezhda, Vasily.