Name meaning
Vadim
may mean “of uncertain meaning”
- Origin
- Russian
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Russian, Ukrainian
- Spellings
- Vadim · Vadym
- Say it
- vah-DEEM
- Letters
- 5
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Vadim is linked to Vadim the Bold, a legendary leader of Novgorod who rebelled against Rurik. Its origin is uncertain; it may come from an Old Slavic or Persian root.
Roots
Old Russian (uncertain).
Where it is used
A Russian name.
Vadim name FAQ
What does the name Vadim mean?
Vadim may mean “of uncertain meaning”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Old Russian (uncertain).
Where does the name Vadim come from?
Vadim is of Russian origin. Today it is used in Russian, Ukrainian families.
How do you pronounce Vadim?
Vadim is usually pronounced vah-DEEM.
Is Vadim a boy's or a girl's name?
Vadim is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Vadim?
Related spellings and forms include Vadym.
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Sources
Name data: Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.