Arseniy

Arseniy is a masculine given name used primarily in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and other Slavic-speaking communities. It is derived from the Greek name Arsenios (in Cyrillic Арсений), which means virile, manly, or courageous. The form Arseniy has a long history in Eastern Europe, reinforced by its association with early Christian saints named Arsenius, which helped popularize the name in Orthodox Christian cultures.

In Cyrillic spellings, the name appears as Арсений and is commonly transliterated into English as Arseniy, Arsenij, or Arsenii. Diminutives vary by region, with short forms such as Arsen or Arsenka appearing in some families. The name remains in use in Russia, Ukraine, and neighboring countries, and is also found among Slavic communities abroad.

Notable people named Arseniy include Arseniy Yatsenyuk (born 1971), a Ukrainian politician who served as prime minister from 2014 to 2016.

The name has broader presence in literature and public life, reflecting its enduring popularity in Slavic cultures.

See also Arsenius (name) for the Latin and Greek forms and related names.