Wadislawa
Slavic · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Wadislawa
Wadislawa is a feminine form of the Slavic name Wadislav, derived from the elements "wladь" (to rule) and "slava" (glory), meaning "one who rules with glory" or "glorious ruler." The name is primarily used in Polish and other Slavic cultures, with historical prominence in medieval Poland and among Eastern European nobility.
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Etymology
Wadislawa is a feminine form of the Slavic name Wadislav, derived from the elements "wladь" (to rule) and "slava" (glory), meaning "one who rules with glory" or "glorious ruler." The name is primarily used in Polish and other Slavic cultures, with historical prominence in medieval Poland and among Eastern European nobility.
Wadislawa currently ranks #1,063 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1929.
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