Radost

The first name Radost is of female nature and is derived from the Old Slavic term radost, meaning "joy." Thus, Radost can be interpreted as "the joy" or, more broadly, as "the joyful one." A prominent bearer of this name is the German actress Radost Bokel, who gained significant fame for her portrayal of the character "Momo" in the 1986 children's film of the same name.

What does the name Radost mean?

The female first name Radost originates from the Old Slavic word radost, which means "joy." This leads to the meaning "the joy" or "the joyful one." A well-known bearer of the name is the actress Radost Bokel, who became famous primarily for her role as "Momo" in the 1986 children's film.

Where does the name Radost come from?

Radost is a female first name with Old Slavic roots, meaning "the joy" or "the joyful one." The

How do you pronounce Radost?

The pronunciation of Radost is two syllables and is pronounced as "Ra-dost" [ˈʁaːdɔst]. The long a sound gives an open tone at the beginning of the name, while the voiced d provides a clear structure in the middle. The ending with the consonant cluster -st gives Radost a distinctive and stable finish. Overall, the name has a powerful and down-to-earth feel, with a clear and present sound contour.

Popularity

Radost is a rather rare first name in Germany. In the ranking of the most popular female baby names, it currently holds the 5,884th place. Its best ranking was achieved in 2023, where it placed 3,880th. In the last ten years, Radost has been given as a first name about 30 times, placing it at 5,157th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, the name ranks 6,204th.

Nicknames & pet names

Radi

Famous people

• Radost Bokel (actress, "Momo" performer)