Mieczyslas
Slavic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Mieczyslas
The given name 'Mieczysław' (often Latinized as Mieczyslas) means "glory of the sword" or "famous for his sword," derived from the Old Polish elements *miecz* ("sword") and *sław* ("glory" or "fame").
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Etymology
The given name 'Mieczysław' (often Latinized as Mieczyslas) means "glory of the sword" or "famous for his sword," derived from the Old Polish elements *miecz* ("sword") and *sław* ("glory" or "fame"). It is a traditional Slavic name used primarily in Polish culture, historically associated with Catholic Poland, notably borne by Mieszko I's son Mieczysław (10th century) and later by several Polish nobles and saints.
Mieczyslas currently ranks #696 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1934.
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