Wladimir
Slavic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Wladimir
Wladimir is the Germanic form of the Slavic name Vladimir, derived from the Old Church Slavonic elements "vlad" (rule/power) and "mir" (world/peace), meaning "ruler of the world" or "peaceful ruler." The name is primarily used in German-speaking and Eastern European cultures, with notable historical bearers including German royalty and Russian leaders, reflecting its adoption across both Western and Eastern European traditions.
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Etymology
Wladimir is the Germanic form of the Slavic name Vladimir, derived from the Old Church Slavonic elements "vlad" (rule/power) and "mir" (world/peace), meaning "ruler of the world" or "peaceful ruler." The name is primarily used in German-speaking and Eastern European cultures, with notable historical bearers including German royalty and Russian leaders, reflecting its adoption across both Western and Eastern European traditions.
Wladimir currently ranks #12,000 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.
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