Svetlana is a girl name of Russian origin meaning “Svetlana means 'light' or 'pure', derived from the Slavic word 'svet'. It reflects brightness and clarity, often associated with a positive aura.”. It's a distinctive name with moderate popularity. With 3 syllables, it's elegant and melodic.
svyet-LAH-nah
Phonetic spelling
This name ranks in the top 34% of popular names.
* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends
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