Zmey
What does Zmey mean?
Russian/Slavic zmey (feminine zmeya) 'serpent', the inherited Indo-European word for snake that in Slavic folklore denotes a flying serpent, hence 'dragon'. Note: the 'dragon' sense is likely secondary to the original 'snake'; it functions more as a creature-word than a personal name, so standalone given-name use is a modern/stylized choice.
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What does the name Zmey mean?
Zmey means dragon, serpent. Russian/Slavic zmey (feminine zmeya) 'serpent', the inherited Indo-European word for snake that in Slavic folklore denotes a flying serpent, hence 'dragon'. Note: the 'dragon' sense is likely secondary to the original 'snake'; it functions more as a creature-word than a personal name, so standalone given-name use is a modern/stylized choice.
What is the origin of the name Zmey?
Zmey is of slavic origin.
How do you pronounce Zmey?
Zmey is pronounced “zmey.”
Is Zmey a boy or a girl name?
Zmey is most commonly used as a boy name.
What names are similar to Zmey?
Names similar to Zmey include Dragan, Miroslav, Stanislav, Bogdan, Boris.
What names go well with Zmey?
slavic names that pair well with Zmey include Mila, Vera, Nadia, Milan, Danica.