Lubov

The first name Lubov is a feminine form that is widespread in Bulgaria, Russia, and Ukraine and is derived from Lyubov. Its literal translation is 'the love', 'the beloved', 'the loving one', and 'the pleasant one'. In a religious context, it can also stand for 'charity'.

What does the name Lubov mean?

Lubov is a feminine first name that is considered a Bulgarian, Russian, and Ukrainian variant of Lyubov. Translated, it means 'the love', 'the beloved', 'the loving one', and 'the pleasant one'; additionally, in a religious sense, it carries the meaning of 'charity' or 'religious love'. Its roots lie in the Old Slavic language, derived from the terms ljuby (любꙑ), which means 'to love', 'to like', 'to please', and 'pleasant', as well as ljuba (Љу́ба), which means 'the love'. In some Christian countries, especially in Russia, but also in Italy and the USA, girls are often named after the three Christian virtues. These virtues are Faith, Hope, and Love (Vera, Nadeschda, Lubov). The name gained popularity through Libuše, a legendary ancestor of the Přemyslid dynasty and the Czech people, who is said to have been the youngest daughter of the mythical Bohemian ruler Krok. Other variants include Ljuba, Lyuba, Lyubima, Libuse, Libusse, Libusa, Libussa, Libuscha, Libena, Luba, or Ljubow as well as Ljubinka.

Where does the name Lubov come from?

The origin of the name Lubov is Old Slavic and means 'the love'. The Old Slavic word components are ljuby (любꙑ) for 'to love', 'to like', 'to please', 'pleasant', and ljuba (Љу́ба) for 'the love'. The languages in which this name occurs are Bulgarian, Russian, and Ukrainian.

How do you pronounce Lubov?

The pronunciation of Lubov is two syllables and distinct. In the German variant, the name is usually pronounced as 'Lu-bow' [luˈbɔf] or [ˈluːbɔf]. It begins with a dark, rounded U sound. The voiced 'b' gives it stability in the middle. The gentle ending on '-ov' provides depth and expressiveness. Overall, Lubov conveys a calm and powerful aura, warm and slightly bitter in sound.

When is the name day of Lubov?

Lubov is celebrated on the name days of January 24, July 5, and July 18.

Popularity

In Germany, Lubov is a fairly common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,045th on the list of most common female first names. In 2013, it reached its best position at 3,816th. Over the last ten years, Lubov has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 6,729th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,054th.

Nicknames & pet names

Luba / Lubascha / Lubawa / Lubka / Lubotschka

Similar first names

Famous people

• Lubov Rabinovich (Russian artist)
• Lubov Zadoroznaya (American cyclist)