Vladimir
Russian · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Vladimir
The given name 'Vladimir' is derived from the Old East Slavic words 'volod' (ruler) and 'mir' (peace), meaning 'ruler of the peace'.
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Etymology
The given name 'Vladimir' is derived from the Old East Slavic words 'volod' (ruler) and 'mir' (peace), meaning 'ruler of the peace'. It is commonly used in Eastern European cultures, particularly in Russia and Ukraine, and has historical significance as the name of several medieval rulers, including Vladimir the Great, who united the Eastern Slavic tribes and played a key role in the Christianization of Kievan Rus'.
Vladimir currently ranks #1,836 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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