Arkadij
Arkadij is a masculine given name used in Slavic-speaking communities. It is a Slavic form of the Greek and Latin name Arcadius (Arcadius, Arkadius), which itself derives from Arcadia, a region in ancient Greece. The name is generally understood to mean “Arcadian” or “from Arcadia.”
In usage, Arkadij is most commonly found in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus, with the standard Russian spelling
Variants and cognates include Arkady (English), Arkadius (Latinized form), and Arcadius (Latin). The Polish equivalent is
Notable bearers of the name appear across different periods in Slavic history and culture, including scientists,