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Your name in Russian

Turn an English name into Russian Cyrillic. Common names use reviewed spellings; other names get a clearly labelled sound-based approximation.

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What the result means

Transliteration, not translation

  • Cyrillic letters chosen to approximate the sound
  • Reviewed spellings for common English names
  • No claim that the result is valid for official documents
  • No name included in the analytics event

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Why John becomes Джон

Names are written by sound. English J normally becomes the two-letter Russian combination Дж, while English W often becomes В or У depending on the word. The full letter table explains every choice.

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Questions

Name converter FAQ

How do I write my name in Russian?

Write the sound of the name with Cyrillic letters rather than translating its meaning. Common names often have an established Russian spelling, while uncommon names may have more than one reasonable version.

Is a Cyrillic name spelling an official translation?

No. This tool gives a learning-oriented spelling. Official documents follow the rules of the issuing authority and may require a certified translator.

Why can the same name have two Russian spellings?

Russian does not contain every English sound, and English spelling does not always reveal pronunciation. Different source accents and conventions can therefore produce different Cyrillic choices.

Does this tool store my name?

The conversion runs in your browser. Analytics record only that the tool was used, an input-length range, and whether the phonetic fallback was needed, not the name itself.