Vadim Name Meaning & Origin
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Vadim is a Slavic male given name of ancient Russian origin. It derives from the old Slavic elements 'vaditi' meaning 'to rule' or 'to govern' and possibly 'im' as a suffix. The name has been used since medieval times and remains popular in Russia and other Slavic countries.
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Russian (Slavic) 85% -
Ukrainian (Slavic) 10% -
Belarusian (Slavic) 5%
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Name Details
- First Name: Vadim
- Name Order: Eastern
- Gender: Male
Famous People Named Vadim
Notable individuals named Vadim include Vadim Perelman, a Ukrainian-American film director; Vadim Zakharov, a Russian mathematician; and Vadim Milanov, a Bulgarian footballer.
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Vadim Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 22
People with this name tend to be: Master Builder, powerful and practical (Master Number).