Wadyslawa
Slavic · Girl · 4 syllables
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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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