Arkadiy

Arkadiy is a masculine given name used in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and other Slavic-speaking regions. It is the Slavic form of the Greek name Arkádios, derived from Arcadia, a region of ancient Greece, and is commonly understood to mean “Arcadian” or “of Arcadia.” The name entered Russian and other Slavic languages through Christian and literary usage, and has remained relatively common into the modern era.

Transliteration variants include Arkadiy, Arkadi, Arkadij, and the English form Arkady. The feminine form in Slavic languages appears as Arkadiya (Аркадия) or Arkadia in some cases.

In Cyrillic spellings, Russian Аркадий and Ukrainian Аркадій reflect the same root. The name is often encountered in Russia, Ukraine, and among Slavic communities elsewhere, with usage continuing in the post-Soviet states.

Arkadiy has historical usage in religious and literary contexts, including associations with saints and rulers bearing related names, which has aided its persistence in naming practices. It remains a common choice for boys in the late 19th to 21st centuries, while older forms appear in literature and genealogical records.