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Help[Facts] Zvezda
So the name Zvezda ("star" in Russian) was used occasionally in the Soviet Union as a communist name referencing the red star, however it's also a normal, non-communist reference name used in Macedonia and Bulgaria (also meaning "star"). I haven't done anything but left a discussion yet, but I want to put the name on the site. Should I put it under the same name, or make a separate entry?
https://www.behindthename.com/name/zvezda/submitted
https://www.behindthename.com/name/zvezda/submitted
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Given the situation you described, it's best to approach this as a nuanced decision, but in most cases, **the name "Zvezda"** could be listed under a single entry, with additional context to clarify the different cultural and historical associations. So, I would put the name entry like this:
- Zvezda: Means "star" in Russian, Macedonian, and Bulgarian. Historically, the name has also been associated with the red star symbol of Soviet communism. It remains a popular given name in some Slavic countries today, often with no political implications, purely signifying the celestial object.
By taking this approach, you help users understand both the neutral and the politically charged uses of the name, without needing to split the entry.
- Zvezda: Means "star" in Russian, Macedonian, and Bulgarian. Historically, the name has also been associated with the red star symbol of Soviet communism. It remains a popular given name in some Slavic countries today, often with no political implications, purely signifying the celestial object.
By taking this approach, you help users understand both the neutral and the politically charged uses of the name, without needing to split the entry.
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We already did the edit and its just specified that it was like that in Soviet Russia because in the other cultures it was never specifically communist
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