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Well, my real name is Maria. It has probably more diminuatives than any other name. The most common one is Masha (and its variations -- Mashka, Mashen'ka, etc.), but there is also Manya (Man'ka, Manechka), Marusya (Marus'ka, Marusechka), and many others. Other than Masha, the other basic forms are mainly used in the rural areas.Joesitz said:Thanks Pitchka - I do indeed learn more about Russian names. What about yours. I'm sure it is a diminuitive of a larger name. Am I correct?