Vladislaw
Slavic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Vladislaw
The name 'Vladislaw' means "to rule with glory" or "glorious ruler," deriving from the Slavic elements *vladeti* (to rule) and *slava* (glory).
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Etymology
The name 'Vladislaw' means "to rule with glory" or "glorious ruler," deriving from the Slavic elements *vladeti* (to rule) and *slava* (glory). It is primarily used in Slavic cultures, particularly Polish and Czech, and is historically associated with medieval royalty, including several kings of Poland and Hungary, though it has no specific religious affiliation beyond the Christian contexts of those regions.
Vladislaw currently ranks #813 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1924.
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