Vadim

Vadim is a masculine given name of Slavic origin. It is widely used in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and other Slavic-language regions, and it is common among diaspora communities in Europe and North America. The etymology of Vadim is not definitively established; it is generally treated as a traditional Slavic name without a single agreed-upon meaning. In practice, the name is found across different Slavic languages with similar pronunciation.

Notable people named Vadim include Vadim Abdrashitov, a Soviet and Russian film director; Vadim Perelman, a Ukrainian-born American filmmaker and screenwriter known for House of Sand and Fog; and Vadim Zeland, a Russian author best known for Reality Transurfing. The name is also borne by athletes, scientists, and artists in various countries, reflecting its broad use in Slavic cultures.

In cultural usage, Vadim is commonly used as a given name in Russian-language literature and film, and it has appeared in works and media beyond its native regions through individuals bearing the name.

Pronunciation in English typically renders as VA-dim or vah-DEEM, with stress commonly on the second syllable in Russian contexts: va-DEEM.