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Wadyslawa

Quick answerWadyslawa is a Polish feminine form of Władysław, derived from the Old Slavic elements "władz" (to rule) and "sław" (glory), meaning "one who rules with glory." The name is primarily used in Polish culture and historically appears in Polish nobility and Catholic populations, with notable bearers including medieval and…

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#1,087
TrendVintage
Peak year1924
Syllables4
OriginSlavic
LanguagePolish
CulturePolish
ReligionCatholicism
Numerology1 Chaldean 8
Global rank#1,087

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Wadyslawa

Wadyslawa is a Polish feminine form of Władysław, derived from the Old Slavic elements "władz" (to rule) and "sław" (glory), meaning "one who rules with glory." The name is primarily used in Polish culture and historically appears in Polish nobility and Catholic populations, with notable bearers including medieval and early modern Polish queens and princesses.

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Etymology

Wadyslawa is a Polish feminine form of Władysław, derived from the Old Slavic elements "władz" (to rule) and "sław" (glory), meaning "one who rules with glory." The name is primarily used in Polish culture and historically appears in Polish nobility and Catholic populations, with notable bearers including medieval and early modern Polish queens and princesses.

Wadyslawa currently ranks #1,087 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1924.

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