What is svetlana name origin?

The name Svetlana is of Slavic origin and is derived from the word "svet", which means "light" or "brightness". Svetlana is a popular first name in Russia and other Slavic countries, and it is often given to girls who are born on Christmas Day. The name has become quite popular in other parts of the world as well, particularly in the United States, where it has been used since the mid-20th century. Notable people with the name Svetlana include Svetlana Alliluyeva (the daughter of Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin), Svetlana Alexievich (Belarusian journalist and Nobel Prize winner), and Svetlana Kuznetsova (Russian tennis player).