благослове́нный
blagoslovénnyj
The Russian word for "blessed" is благослове́нный (blagoslovénnyj).
This adjective describes someone or something having divine aid, protection or other blessing.
Meaning: having divine aid, or protection, or other blessing (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of благо (blessing/good) and слово (word), literally meaning "one who has received a good word".
Which one should you use?
While благослове́нный is the adjective meaning "blessed", you should use the verbal noun благослове́ние to refer to the act of blessing itself.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use the feminine form благослове́нная for feminine nouns, благослове́нное for neuter nouns and благослове́нные for plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
blagoslovénnyj
Did you know?
- If you are describing a 'blessed' state of being in a secular, happy sense, Russians are more likely to use the word счастли́вый (happy) than благослове́нный, which remains deeply religious.
- In the Russian Orthodox tradition, a blessing is often accompanied by a specific gesture where the priest makes the sign of the cross over the person.
- The word благослове́ние is frequently used in Russian historical dramas when a child seeks their parents' permission to marry, treating it as a formal requirement.
Examples in context
- Он был благословен успехом и процветанием.He was blessed with success and prosperity.
- Ты настоящая счастливица, что нашла такую хорошую работу.You are truly blessed to have found such a good job.
- Это благослове́нный дар для нашей семьи.Eto blagoslovennyy dar dlya nashey sem'i.This is a blessed gift for our family.
Example conversation
Dmitry and Ekaterina are discussing a family heirloom.
- Дмитрий DmitryЭто благослове́нный союз наших семей.Eto blagoslovennyy soyuz nashikh semey.This is a blessed union of our families.
- Екатерина EkaterinaДа, мы должны беречь эту традицию.Da, my dolzhny berech etu traditsiyu.Yes, we must cherish this tradition.
- Дмитрий DmitryЯ чувствую защиту в этом доме.Ya chuvstvuyu zashchitu v etom dome.I feel protection in this house.
- Екатерина EkaterinaЯ чувствую то же самое, Дмитрий.Ya chuvstvuyu to zhe samoye, Dmitriy.I feel the same way, Dmitry.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “blessed” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
