A birthday wish becomes truly personal when it includes the person’s name, its affectionate form and even its meaning. This page brings together all our name-based birthday wish articles, from Alina to Yaroslav. For each name we briefly explain its meaning and give an example of a short wish; the dedicated article offers short wishes, messages from friends and colleagues, verses and flower ideas. If age matters, see birthday wishes by age.
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How to choose a wish by name
Start with an affectionate form of the name: “Olenka”, “Andriiko” or “Sonia” sound warmer than the formal name. Each article in this collection suggests suitable forms.
Use the meaning of the name: “Sofiia” means wisdom, “Viktor” means winner. A wish built on the meaning sounds personal rather than generic.
Consider who is sending the wish: a friend, a colleague or a partner will choose different words. General texts are in birthday wishes, with separate pages for wishes for a woman and wishes for a man.
Do not confuse a birthday with a name day. For name days, see name day wishes.
Women’s names A–V (Alina to Vira)
Alina — The most common theory links the name Alina to the old Germanic Adelina, meaning “noble”. Example: «Happy birthday, Alina! May every day bring you joy and warmth.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Alina.
Anastasiia — Anastasiia is a Greek name meaning “resurrection” or “reborn”. Example: «Anastasiia, congratulations! Health, love and dreams come true.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Anastasiia.
Anna — Anna is of Hebrew origin and means “grace” or “favour”. Example: «Happy birthday, Anna! May this be your happiest year yet.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Anna.
Valentyna — The name Valentyna comes from the Latin valens, “strong, healthy”. Example: «Valentyna, happy birthday! Luck, inspiration and loyal people around you.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Valentyna.
Viktoriia — Viktoriia is a Latin name meaning “victory”; the Romans gave this name to the goddess of victory. Example: «Congratulations, Viktoriia! May your smile never fade.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Viktoriia.
Vira — Vira is the Slavic translation of the Greek Pistis, meaning “faith”. Example: «Happy birthday, Vira! Peace, comfort and pleasant surprises.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Vira.
Women’s names H–K (Halyna to Kateryna)
Halyna — Halyna is a Greek name meaning “calm”, “stillness” or “a windless sea”. Example: «Happy birthday, Halyna! May every day bring you joy and warmth.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Halyna.
Diana — Diana is a Latin name: the Romans gave it to the goddess of the Moon, forests and the hunt. Example: «Diana, congratulations! Health, love and dreams come true.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Diana.
Inna — The origin of the name Inna is not certain. Example: «Happy birthday, Inna! May this be your happiest year yet.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Inna.
Iryna — Iryna comes from the Greek word eirene, meaning “peace”. Example: «Iryna, happy birthday! Luck, inspiration and loyal people around you.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Iryna.
Kateryna — Kateryna is a Greek name interpreted as “pure”. Example: «Congratulations, Kateryna! May your smile never fade.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Kateryna.
Women’s names L–N (Liubov to Nina)
Liubov — Liubov is the Slavic translation of the Greek Agape, meaning “love”. Example: «Happy birthday, Liubov! Peace, comfort and pleasant surprises.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Liubov.
Liudmyla — Liudmyla is a Slavic name made of two parts, “people” and “dear”, meaning “dear to people”. Example: «Happy birthday, Liudmyla! May every day bring you joy and warmth.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Liudmyla.
Maryna — The name Maryna comes from the Latin marinus, “of the sea”. Example: «Maryna, congratulations! Health, love and dreams come true.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Maryna.
Mariia — Mariia comes from the Hebrew Miriam, interpreted as “beloved”, “wished-for” or “lady”. Example: «Happy birthday, Mariia! May this be your happiest year yet.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Mariia.
Nadiia — Nadiia is the Slavic translation of the Greek Elpis, meaning “hope”. Example: «Nadiia, happy birthday! Luck, inspiration and loyal people around you.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Nadiia.
Natalia — Natalia comes from the Latin natalis, “of birth”, “native”; it was originally linked with Christmas. Example: «Congratulations, Natalia! May your smile never fade.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Natalia.
Nina — There are several theories about the name Nina. Example: «Happy birthday, Nina! Peace, comfort and pleasant surprises.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Nina.
Women’s names O–T (Oksana to Tetiana)
Oksana — Oksana is the Ukrainian form of the Greek name Xenia, interpreted as “hospitable”. Example: «Happy birthday, Oksana! May every day bring you joy and warmth.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Oksana.
Olena — Olena comes from the ancient Greek Helene and is usually interpreted as “bright” or “shining”. Example: «Olena, congratulations! Health, love and dreams come true.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Olena.
Olha — Olha has Old Norse roots (Helga) and is interpreted as “holy” or “blessed”. Example: «Happy birthday, Olha! May this be your happiest year yet.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Olha.
Svitlana — Svitlana is a Slavic name meaning “bright” or “clear”. Example: «Svitlana, happy birthday! Luck, inspiration and loyal people around you.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Svitlana.
Sofiia — The name Sofiia comes from the Greek sophia, “wisdom”. Example: «Congratulations, Sofiia! May your smile never fade.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Sofiia.
Tetiana — The name Tetiana (Tatiana) has ancient roots and is usually interpreted as “the one who sets things in order” or “organiser”. Example: «Happy birthday, Tetiana! Peace, comfort and pleasant surprises.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Tetiana.
Women’s names Kh–Ya (Khrystyna to Yana)
Khrystyna — The name Khrystyna comes from the Greek Christos and means “follower of Christ”. Example: «Happy birthday, Khrystyna! May every day bring you joy and warmth.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Khrystyna.
Yuliia — Yuliia comes from the ancient Roman Julius family; it is often linked with July and popularly interpreted as “youthful”. Example: «Yuliia, congratulations! Health, love and dreams come true.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Yuliia.
Yana — Yana is the female form of Yan, a Slavic version of the Hebrew name John. Example: «Happy birthday, Yana! May this be your happiest year yet.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Yana.
Men’s names A–V (Andrii to Volodymyr)
Andrii — Andrii is a Greek name meaning “manly” or “brave”. Example: «Andrii, happy birthday! Luck, inspiration and loyal people around you.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Andrii.
Anton — The name Anton comes from the ancient Roman family name Antonius. Example: «Congratulations, Anton! May your smile never fade.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Anton.
Artem — The name Artem comes from the ancient Greek Artemios. Example: «Happy birthday, Artem! Peace, comfort and pleasant surprises.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Artem.
Bohdan — Bohdan is a Slavic name meaning “given by God”, a calque of the Greek Theodotus. Example: «Happy birthday, Bohdan! May every day bring you joy and warmth.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Bohdan.
Vasyl — Vasyl comes from the Greek Basileios, “royal” or “kingly”. Example: «Vasyl, congratulations! Health, love and dreams come true.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Vasyl.
Viktor — The name Viktor comes from the Latin victor, “winner”. Example: «Happy birthday, Viktor! May this be your happiest year yet.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Viktor.
Vitalii — The name Vitalii comes from the Latin vitalis, “full of life”, from vita, “life”. Example: «Vitalii, happy birthday! Luck, inspiration and loyal people around you.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Vitalii.
Volodymyr — Volodymyr is a Slavic name interpreted as “ruler of peace” or “ruler of the world”. Example: «Congratulations, Volodymyr! May your smile never fade.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Volodymyr.
Men’s names D–I (Denys to Illia)
Denys — The name Denys comes from the Greek Dionysios, “devoted to Dionysus”, the ancient god of wine, fertility and merriment. Example: «Happy birthday, Denys! Peace, comfort and pleasant surprises.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Denys.
Dmytro — Dmytro comes from the Greek Demetrios, “devoted to Demeter”, goddess of the earth and harvest. Example: «Happy birthday, Dmytro! May every day bring you joy and warmth.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Dmytro.
Yevhen — The name Yevhen comes from the Greek eugenes, “noble, well-born”. Example: «Yevhen, congratulations! Health, love and dreams come true.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Yevhen.
Ivan — Ivan comes from the Hebrew Yohanan, “God is gracious”. Example: «Happy birthday, Ivan! May this be your happiest year yet.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Ivan.
Ihor — The name Ihor has Old Norse roots: it is linked to Ingvarr, interpreted as “warrior” or “protected by the god Ing”. Example: «Ihor, happy birthday! Luck, inspiration and loyal people around you.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Ihor.
Illia — Illia is a Hebrew name meaning “my God is the Lord”. Example: «Congratulations, Illia! May your smile never fade.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Illia.
Men’s names M–O (Maksym to Oleksii)
Maksym — Maksym comes from the Latin Maximus, “the greatest”. Example: «Happy birthday, Maksym! Peace, comfort and pleasant surprises.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Maksym.
Mykola — Mykola comes from the Greek Nikolaos, meaning “victory of the people”. Example: «Happy birthday, Mykola! May every day bring you joy and warmth.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Mykola.
Mykhailo — Mykhailo is a Hebrew name meaning “who is like God”. Example: «Mykhailo, congratulations! Health, love and dreams come true.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Mykhailo.
Nazar — The name Nazar comes from the Hebrew nazir, “dedicated to God”. Example: «Happy birthday, Nazar! May this be your happiest year yet.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Nazar.
Oleh — Oleh has Old Norse roots (Helgi) and is interpreted as “holy” or “blessed”. Example: «Oleh, happy birthday! Luck, inspiration and loyal people around you.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Oleh.
Oleksandr — Oleksandr is a Greek name meaning “defender of people”. Example: «Congratulations, Oleksandr! May your smile never fade.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Oleksandr.
Oleksii — Oleksii is a Greek name meaning “defender”. Example: «Happy birthday, Oleksii! Peace, comfort and pleasant surprises.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Oleksii.
Men’s names P–Ya (Pavlo to Yaroslav)
Pavlo — The name Pavlo comes from the Latin paulus, “small, humble”. Example: «Happy birthday, Pavlo! May every day bring you joy and warmth.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Pavlo.
Roman — Roman comes from the Latin Romanus, “a Roman”, “a citizen of Rome”. Example: «Roman, congratulations! Health, love and dreams come true.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Roman.
Ruslan — The name Ruslan is of Turkic origin and is linked to the word arslan, “lion”. Example: «Happy birthday, Ruslan! May this be your happiest year yet.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Ruslan.
Serhii — Serhii comes from the ancient Roman family name Sergius and is interpreted as “highly honoured”. Example: «Serhii, happy birthday! Luck, inspiration and loyal people around you.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Serhii.
Yurii — Yurii is the Ukrainian form of the Greek George, meaning “farmer”. Example: «Congratulations, Yurii! May your smile never fade.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Yurii.
Yaroslav — The name Yaroslav combines two Slavic roots: “yaryi”, meaning strong, fiery, sunny, and “slava”, glory. Example: «Happy birthday, Yaroslav! Peace, comfort and pleasant surprises.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Yaroslav.
Universal verses to add a name to
Happy birthday, [Name], it’s your day, May joy and laughter come your way, May every dream you hold come true And all good things return to you!
[Name], here’s to you today, May sunshine light your every way, May friends be near and skies be blue And happiness be close to you!
Flowers to go with a name-based wish
A name-based wish feels even warmer with a bouquet: write a few lines on the card and order flowers with delivery. In each article we suggest bouquets that suit the name: tender hydrangeas for Alina, sea shades for Maryna, classic red roses for Viktor.
Graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of Biology and Medicine (2001). BSc in Biology, MSc in Horticulture. Writes about plants, works at a garden centre selecting and repotting plants, and contributes to plant reference guides.
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