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. Ready-made texts for specific people — Mum, a sister, godparents, a friend or a colleague — are in a separate collection, birthday wishes for family, friends and colleagues.
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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.
Alla — The most common theory traces the name Alla to the Greek allos, meaning “other” or “not like the rest”. Example: «Alla, congratulations! Health, love and dreams come true.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Alla.
Anastasiia — Anastasiia is a Greek name meaning “resurrection” or “reborn”. Example: «Happy birthday, Anastasiia! May this be your happiest year yet.» 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: «Anna, 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 Anna.
Valentyna — The name Valentyna comes from the Latin valens, “strong, healthy”. Example: «Congratulations, Valentyna! May your smile never fade.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Valentyna.
Varvara — The name Varvara is of Greek origin (Barbara) and means “foreign woman” — someone who came from distant lands and stands out from the crowd. Example: «Happy birthday, Varvara! Peace, comfort and pleasant surprises.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Varvara.
Viktoriia — Viktoriia is a Latin name meaning “victory”; the Romans gave this name to the goddess of victory. Example: «Happy birthday, Viktoriia! 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 Viktoriia.
Vira — Vira is the Slavic translation of the Greek Pistis, meaning “faith”. Example: «Vira, congratulations! Health, love and dreams come true.» 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 this be your happiest year yet.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Halyna.
Daryna — The origin of the name Daryna is explained in different ways. Example: «Daryna, 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 Daryna.
Diana — Diana is a Latin name: the Romans gave it to the goddess of the Moon, forests and the hunt. Example: «Congratulations, Diana! May your smile never fade.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Diana.
Yelyzaveta — The name Yelyzaveta (Elizabeth) is of Hebrew origin (Elisheva) and means “God is my oath”, that is, “devoted to God”. Example: «Happy birthday, Yelyzaveta! Peace, comfort and pleasant surprises.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Yelyzaveta.
Inna — The origin of the name Inna is not certain. Example: «Happy birthday, Inna! 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 Inna.
Iryna — Iryna comes from the Greek word eirene, meaning “peace”. Example: «Iryna, congratulations! Health, love and dreams come true.» 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: «Happy birthday, Kateryna! May this be your happiest year yet.» 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)
Larysa — The name Larysa is of Greek origin. Example: «Larysa, 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 Larysa.
Liubov — Liubov is the Slavic translation of the Greek Agape, meaning “love”. Example: «Congratulations, Liubov! May your smile never fade.» 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! Peace, comfort and pleasant surprises.» 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: «Happy birthday, Maryna! 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 Maryna.
Mariia — Mariia comes from the Hebrew Miriam, interpreted as “beloved”, “wished-for” or “lady”. Example: «Mariia, congratulations! Health, love and dreams come true.» 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: «Happy birthday, Nadiia! May this be your happiest year yet.» 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: «Natalia, 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 Natalia.
Nina — There are several theories about the name Nina. Example: «Congratulations, Nina! May your smile never fade.» 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! Peace, comfort and pleasant surprises.» 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: «Happy birthday, Olena! 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 Olena.
Olha — Olha has Old Norse roots (Helga) and is interpreted as “holy” or “blessed”. Example: «Olha, congratulations! Health, love and dreams come true.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Olha.
Polina — Polina is considered a short form of the Greek Apollinaria, “dedicated to Apollo”, the god of the sun and the arts. Example: «Happy birthday, Polina! May this be your happiest year yet.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Polina.
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.
Tamara — The name Tamara is of Hebrew origin and means “date palm”, a symbol of grace, beauty and generosity. Example: «Happy birthday, Tamara! Peace, comfort and pleasant surprises.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Tamara.
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! 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 Tetiana.
Women’s names Kh–Ya (Khrystyna to Yana)
Khrystyna — The name Khrystyna comes from the Greek Christos and means “follower of Christ”. Example: «Khrystyna, congratulations! Health, love and dreams come true.» 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: «Happy birthday, Yuliia! May this be your happiest year yet.» 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: «Yana, 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 Yana.
Men’s names A–V (Andrii to Volodymyr)
Anatolii — The name Anatolii comes from the Greek Anatolios, meaning “eastern” — the one who came from the east, where the sun rises every morning. Example: «Congratulations, Anatolii! May your smile never fade.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Anatolii.
Andrii — Andrii is a Greek name meaning “manly” or “brave”. Example: «Happy birthday, Andrii! Peace, comfort and pleasant surprises.» 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: «Happy birthday, Anton! 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 Anton.
Artem — The name Artem comes from the ancient Greek Artemios. Example: «Artem, congratulations! Health, love and dreams come true.» 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 this be your happiest year yet.» 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, 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 Vasyl.
Viktor — The name Viktor comes from the Latin victor, “winner”. Example: «Congratulations, Viktor! May your smile never fade.» 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: «Happy birthday, Vitalii! Peace, comfort and pleasant surprises.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Vitalii.
Vladyslav — The name Vladyslav combines two Slavic roots, “to rule” and “glory”, and is interpreted as “one who possesses glory”. Example: «Happy birthday, Vladyslav! 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 Vladyslav.
Volodymyr — Volodymyr is a Slavic name interpreted as “ruler of peace” or “ruler of the world”. Example: «Volodymyr, congratulations! Health, love and dreams come true.» 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! May this be your happiest year yet.» 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: «Dmytro, 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 Dmytro.
Yevhen — The name Yevhen comes from the Greek eugenes, “noble, well-born”. Example: «Congratulations, Yevhen! May your smile never fade.» 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! Peace, comfort and pleasant surprises.» 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: «Happy birthday, Ihor! 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 Ihor.
Illia — Illia is a Hebrew name meaning “my God is the Lord”. Example: «Illia, congratulations! Health, love and dreams come true.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Illia.
Kyrylo — The name Kyrylo comes from the Greek Kyrillos, derived from kyrios, meaning “lord” or “master”. Example: «Happy birthday, Kyrylo! May this be your happiest year yet.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Kyrylo.
Kostiantyn — The name Kostiantyn comes from the Latin Constantinus and means “constant”, “steadfast”, “unchanging”. Example: «Kostiantyn, 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 Kostiantyn.
Men’s names M–O (Maksym to Oleksii)
Maksym — Maksym comes from the Latin Maximus, “the greatest”. Example: «Congratulations, Maksym! May your smile never fade.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Maksym.
Mykyta — The name Mykyta comes from the Greek Niketas, derived from nike, meaning “victory” — so the name means “victor”. Example: «Happy birthday, Mykyta! Peace, comfort and pleasant surprises.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Mykyta.
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.
Petro — The name Petro comes from the Greek petros, “stone, rock”. Example: «Petro, congratulations! Health, love and dreams come true.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Petro.
Roman — Roman comes from the Latin Romanus, “a Roman”, “a citizen of Rome”. Example: «Happy birthday, Roman! May this be your happiest year yet.» 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: «Ruslan, 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 Ruslan.
Serhii — Serhii comes from the ancient Roman family name Sergius and is interpreted as “highly honoured”. Example: «Congratulations, Serhii! May your smile never fade.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Serhii.
Stepan — The name Stepan comes from the Greek Stephanos, “crown, wreath”. Example: «Happy birthday, Stepan! Peace, comfort and pleasant surprises.» Short wishes, verses and the meaning of the name are in our collection of birthday wishes for Stepan.
Taras — The name Taras comes from the Greek Tarasios and is linked to a word meaning “restless, rebellious”. Example: «Happy birthday, Taras! 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 Taras.
Yurii — Yurii is the Ukrainian form of the Greek George, meaning “farmer”. Example: «Yurii, congratulations! Health, love and dreams come true.» 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! May this be your happiest year yet.» 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.
Find the name in the list above by its first letter and follow the link: you will find short wishes, verses, the meaning of the name and flower ideas.
What is the difference between birthday and name day wishes?
A birthday marks the day a person was born, while a name day honours the saint they were named after. The wishes differ.
Can I add a name to any verse?
Yes, but choose verses where the name starts a line and does not break the rhythm. See the universal verses above.
Author: Maria Svitlovir
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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