Ladislas
Slavic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Ladislas
Ladislas derives from the Slavic elements "volodě" (rule) and "slava" (glory), meaning "ruler of glory" or "glorious ruler." The name is primarily used in Polish, Hungarian, and Czech cultures within Catholic Christianity, with notable historical bearers including Polish kings and Saint Ladislaus I of Hungary.
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Etymology
Ladislas derives from the Slavic elements "volodě" (rule) and "slava" (glory), meaning "ruler of glory" or "glorious ruler." The name is primarily used in Polish, Hungarian, and Czech cultures within Catholic Christianity, with notable historical bearers including Polish kings and Saint Ladislaus I of Hungary.
Ladislas currently ranks #3,304 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1926.
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