Nadezhda is a feminine given name of Slavic origin, particularly prevalent among Eastern European cultures such as Russian, Bulgarian, and Serbian. It translates directly to 'hope' in English, deriving from the Old Church Slavonic word 'nadesja', which shares roots with the Greek 'elpis'. This name has been widely used throughout history, with notable bearers including Nadezhda Khristiansenova Udaltsova (1806-1885), a prominent Russian philanthropist and feminist, and Nadezhda Konstantinovna Krupskaya (1869-1939), the wife of Vladimir Lenin and an influential figure in Soviet education.
"Nadezhda experienced varying popularity over the years, with a notable spike in recent times."