Rostislav
Russian · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Rostislav
The given name 'Rostislav' means "one who increases glory" or "growth of glory," derived from the Slavic roots *rosti* (to grow) and *slava* (glory).
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Etymology
The given name 'Rostislav' means "one who increases glory" or "growth of glory," derived from the Slavic roots *rosti* (to grow) and *slava* (glory). It is primarily used in Slavic cultures, particularly among Eastern Orthodox Christians in Russia, Ukraine, and other East European nations, with notable historical figures including Grand Prince Rostislav of Kiev and Rostislav of Moravia, a 9th-century ruler who invited Saints Cyril and Methodius to spread Christianity.
Rostislav currently ranks #13,654 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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