Ukrainian ethnic group name turned surname turned forename. It started with a group of Ukrainian montagnards of the Carpathian highlands; it is from this ethnic group that the surname derived which turned to forename. The name, itself, derived from the word bojko, meaning inhabitant of western Ukraine.

Danilo

Danilo is Ukrainian form of Daniel, meaning God is my judge.

Dmytro

Dmytro is Ukrainian form of Greek Demetrios, meaning loves the earth.

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Fedir

Fedir is Ukrainian form of English Theodore, meaning gift of God.

Hedeon

Hedeon is Ukrainian form of Hebrew Gideon, meaning hewer; one who cuts trees.

Hryhoriy

Hryhoriy is Ukrainian form of English Gregory, meaning watchful; vigilant.

Krystiyan

Krystiyan is Ukrainian form of Christian, meaning follower of Christ.

Kyrylo

Kyrylo is Ukrainian form of English Cyril, meaning lord.

Lyaksandro

Lyaksandro is Ukrainian form of Alexander, meaning defender of mankind.

Marko

Marko is Ukrainian form of Marcus, meaning warlike.

Matviyko

Matviyko is Ukrainian form of Matthew, meaning gift of God.

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Mikhailo

Mikhailo is variant of Ukrainian Mykhailo, meaning who is like God?

Mychajlo

Mychajlo is variant of Ukrainian Mykhailo, meaning who is like God?

Mykhailo

Mykhailo is Ukrainian form of Michael, meaning who is like God?

Mykhaylo

Mykhaylo is variant of Ukrainian Mykhailo, meaning who is like God?

Mykola

Mykola is Ukrainian form of Nicholas, meaning victory of the people.

Olek

Olek is nickname for Ukrainian Oleksander, meaning defender of mankind.

Oleksander

Oleksander is Ukrainian form of Alexander, meaning defender of mankind.

Oleksandr

Oleksandr is variant of Ukrainian Oleksander, meaning defender of mankind.

Oleksiy

Oleksiy is Ukrainian form of Greek Alexius, meaning defender.

Pavlo

Pavlo is Ukrainian form of Paul, meaning small.

Petro

Petro is Esperanto and Ukrainian form of Peter, meaning rock; stone.

Petruso

Petruso is Ukrainian form of Peter, meaning rock; stone.

Pylyp

Pylyp is Ukrainian form of English Philip, meaning lover of horses.

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Symon

Symon is Ukrainian form of Greek Simon, meaning hearkening.

Taras

Taras is Russian and Ukrainian form of Greek Tarasios, meaning of Tarentum.

Vasyl

Vasyl is Ukrainian form of English Basil, meaning king.

Volodymyr

Volodymyr is Ukrainian form of Slavic Vladimir, meaning famous ruler.

Wasyl

Wasyl is variant of Ukrainian Vasyl, meaning king.

Wolodymyr

Wolodymyr is variant of Ukrainian Volodymyr, meaning famous ruler.

Yakiv

Yakiv is Ukrainian form of Jacob, meaning supplanter.

Yevheniy

Yevheniy is Ukrainian form of Eugene, meaning well born.

Yosyp

Yosyp is Ukrainian form of Joseph, meaning shall add, which is usually taken to mean God will add another son.

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