Ruslan
Meaning of Ruslan
Ruslan is a male name with origins in Russian, Kazakh, and Ukrainian cultures. It is pronounced as roos-LAHN (/ruːsˈlɑːn/). In recent years, Ruslan has gained popularity in the United States, with an average of 20-29 occurrences per year. The name carries a strong and regal association, as it was historically used to refer to heroic characters in ancient epics and folklore. The feminine variation of the name is Ruslana. Whether you are drawn to its international flair or its rich cultural heritage, Ruslan is a unique and distinguished choice for your baby boy.
Pronunciation
Russian,Kazakh,Ukrainian
- Pronunced as roos-LAHN (/ruːsˈlɑːn/)
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Notable People Named Ruslan
| Ruslan Shamilevich Chagaev is a former professional boxer from Uzbekistan who held the WBA heavyweight title twice and was the first Asian boxer to win a world heavyweight title. |
| Ruslan Tamerlanovich Bogatiryov is a Russian singer, songwriter, and bodybuilder. |
| Ruslan Nailevich Zhiganshin is a retired Russian ice dancer who was the 2015 Russian national champion with his partner Elena Ilinykh. |
| Ruslan Albertovich Salei was a Belarusian professional ice hockey player who had a successful 14-season career in the NHL. |
| Ruslan Olehovych Ponomariov is a Ukrainian chess grandmaster who was the FIDE World Chess Champion from 2002 to 2004 and won the Ukrainian Chess Championship in 2011. |
| Ruslan Viktorovych Fedotenko is a retired Ukrainian professional ice hockey winger. |
| Ruslan Bekmirzayevich Yamadayev was a Chechen military leader and politician who was assassinated in Moscow in 2008 and was known as one of Kremlin's most loyal allies. |
| Ruslan Gritsan is a Russian competitor and multiple world champion in ski-orienteering and mountain bike orienteering. |
| Ruslan Shamilevich Alikhadzhiyev was a parliamentary speaker of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria who was forcibly disappeared by Russian forces in 2000. |
| Ruslan Yevheniiovych Demchak is a Ukrainian businessman, politician, and diplomat who served as a People's Deputy of Ukraine and is a member of European Solidarity. |
| Ruslan Mykolayovych Yermolenko is a Ukrainian retired footballer known for possibly being the youngest player to ever play in the Ukrainian Cup. |
| Ruslan Erbolatuly Dälenov is a Kazakh politician who was the Minister of National Economy from 2019 to 2021. |
| Ruslan Borisovich Gorobets was a Russian music composer, singer, and arranger, and was honored as a Meritorious Artist of Russia in 1994. |
| Ruslan Karimovich Nigmatullin, a retired footballer of Volga Tatar descent, was a prominent goalkeeper for the Russian national team and is now known for his work as a DJ. |
| Ruslan Bashkirov is a former professional ice hockey player from Russia, known for his career in the Russian KHL and being drafted by the Ottawa Senators in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. |
