Vitaly
Meaning of Vitaly
Vitaly is a masculine name with Russian and Ukrainian origins. It is pronounced as vee-TAH-lee (/vɪˈtali/). The name has variations such as Vitali and Vito. In terms of popularity, Vitaly has been consistently used in the United States over the years, although it hasn't reached the top ranks. In recent years, it has been given to approximately 6 to 14 newborn boys per year. While the name may not be widely used in the United States, its unique sound and cultural heritage make it an intriguing choice for parents seeking a distinctive name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Russian,Ukrainian
- Pronunced as vee-TAH-lee (/vɪˈtali/)
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Notable People Named Vitaly
| Vitaly Aleksandrovich Petrov, also known as the "Vyborg Rocket," is a Russian racing driver who made history as the first Russian to compete in the Formula One World Championship, driving for Renault F1 Team, Lotus Renault GP, and Caterham F1 Team. |
| Vitaly Valentinovich Milonov is a Russian politician known for his opposition to LGBT rights and has been a member of the State Duma of the Russian Federation since 2016. |
| Vitaly Lazarevich Ginzburg was a Russian physicist and Nobel Prize winner for his contributions to the theory of superconductors and superfluids. |
| Vitaly Venediktovich Scherbo, a Belarusian former artistic gymnast, is renowned for being the only male gymnast to have won a world title in all 8 events and for his exceptional performance at the 1992 Summer Olympics. |
| Vitaly Petrovich Gerasimov is a Russian Ground Forces major general and the chief of staff and first deputy commander of the 41st Combined Arms Army. |
| Vitaly Sergeyevich Yurchenko was a former high-ranking KGB disinformation officer who defected to the United States before returning to the Soviet Union. |
| Vitaly Dmitrievich Shafranov was a prominent Russian theoretical physicist and Academician known for his work in plasma physics and thermonuclear fusion research. |
| Vitaly Borisovich Malkin is a Russian-Israeli business oligarch and politician with an estimated fortune of $1 billion, who was born in Pervouralsk near Yekaterinburg and is married with three children. |
| Vitaly Ivanovich Sevastyanov was a Soviet cosmonaut and engineer who participated in the Soyuz 9 and Soyuz 18 missions. |
| Vitaly Maiorov, a Lithuanian chess player of Russian descent, achieved the title of International Master and won silver and bronze medals in the Lithuanian Chess Championship. |
| Vitaly Viktorovich Nazarenko is a Russian politician and senator representing North Ossetia–Alania since September 25, 2018. |
| Vitaly Efimov - Vitaly N. Efimov is a Russian theoretical physicist known for proposing the existence of the Efimov State, a novel state of matter confirmed in 2006. |
| Vitaly Lunkin is a Russian professional poker player from Moscow, Russia, known for winning two World Series of Poker bracelets. |
| Vitaly Dmitriyevich Kurdchenko is a retired Russian rower known for his achievements in coxed fours and eights, including two European titles and a silver medal at the 1966 World Rowing Championships. |
| Vitaly Walerjewicz Khomitsevich is a six-time Russian ice speedway world champion. |
