Przemyslaw
Polish · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Przemyslaw
The name 'Przemysław' means "thinking about glory" or "clever in glory," derived from the Old Polish elements *prze-* (through, for) and *mysł* (thought) combined with *sław* (glory).
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Etymology
The name 'Przemysław' means "thinking about glory" or "clever in glory," derived from the Old Polish elements *prze-* (through, for) and *mysł* (thought) combined with *sław* (glory). It is used primarily in Polish culture and within Roman Catholic communities, notably borne by several medieval Polish dukes and kings, including Przemysł II, who was crowned King of Poland in 1295.
Przemyslaw currently ranks #3,959 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.
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