Wadislas
Slavic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Wadislas
Wadislas is a variant spelling of Vladislav, derived from the Slavic elements "vlad" (rule/power) and "slav" (glory), meaning "ruler of glory" or "glorious ruler." The name is primarily used in Polish, Czech, and other Slavic cultures, with historical prominence among Polish nobility and royalty, particularly during the medieval period.
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Etymology
Wadislas is a variant spelling of Vladislav, derived from the Slavic elements "vlad" (rule/power) and "slav" (glory), meaning "ruler of glory" or "glorious ruler." The name is primarily used in Polish, Czech, and other Slavic cultures, with historical prominence among Polish nobility and royalty, particularly during the medieval period.
Wadislas currently ranks #863 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1926.
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