Your Name in Ukrainian Cyrillic

Free online translator for converting English names to Ukrainian (Українська)

About Ukrainian Script

Ukrainian uses the Cyrillic alphabet with unique letters not found in Russian, including ї, і, є, and ґ. It's the official language of Ukraine, spoken by over 40 million people.

40+ million native speakers
Speakers Worldwide
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Countries

Key Facts:

  • 33 letters in the Ukrainian Cyrillic alphabet
  • Contains unique letters: ї, і, є, ґ
  • Does not have Russian letters ы, э, ъ
  • One of the most melodious Slavic languages
  • Rich literary tradition dating back centuries
Main countries: Ukraine

How Names Work in Ukrainian

Ukrainian transliteration follows phonetic rules similar to Russian Cyrillic but with Ukrainian-specific letters. The system is straightforward as most English sounds have Ukrainian equivalents.

Transliteration Rules:

  • Uses і instead of Russian и for 'i' sound
  • ї represents 'yi' combination
  • є represents 'ye' combination
  • ґ represents hard 'g' (not г which is 'h')
  • Most consonants transliterate directly

Popular Names in Ukrainian

Here are examples of common English names transliterated to Ukrainian:

Michael
Майкл
Maykl
Sarah
Сара
Sara
David
Девід
Devid
Emma
Емма
Emma
Christopher
Крістофер
Kristofer
Jennifer
Дженніфер
Dzhennifer
Alexander
Олександр
Oleksandr
Sophia
Софія
Sofiya

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I write my name in Ukrainian?

Use our Ukrainian translator above. Type your name in English and it converts to Ukrainian Cyrillic following official transliteration standards.

Is Ukrainian the same as Russian?

No! Ukrainian is a separate language with its own alphabet variations, vocabulary, and grammar. While both use Cyrillic, they have important differences.

What letters are unique to Ukrainian?

Ukrainian has four letters not in Russian: ї (yi), і (i), є (ye), and ґ (hard g). These represent sounds specific to Ukrainian.

Can I use this for Ukrainian documents?

Our transliteration follows standard Ukrainian conventions. For official documents, verify with Ukrainian authorities as specific spellings may be required.

How is Ukrainian Cyrillic different from Russian?

Ukrainian has letters і, ї, є, ґ that Russian lacks, and doesn't use Russian ы, э, ъ. The letter г sounds like 'h' in Ukrainian vs 'g' in Russian.