Vladislav
Russian · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Vladislav
Vladislav derives from the Old Church Slavonic elements "vlad" (rule/power) and "slav" (glory), meaning "one who rules with glory" or "glorious ruler." The name is predominantly used in Slavic cultures, particularly among Russians, Poles, Czechs, and Ukrainians, with historical prominence among medieval Eastern European nobility and royalty.
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Etymology
Vladislav derives from the Old Church Slavonic elements "vlad" (rule/power) and "slav" (glory), meaning "one who rules with glory" or "glorious ruler." The name is predominantly used in Slavic cultures, particularly among Russians, Poles, Czechs, and Ukrainians, with historical prominence among medieval Eastern European nobility and royalty.
Vladislav currently ranks #9,647 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.
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