Wladislas
Slavic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Wladislas
Wladislas derives from the Slavic elements "wład" (to rule) and "sław" (glory), meaning "glorious ruler" or "famous leader." The name originates from Old Church Slavonic linguistic roots and has been used across Polish, Hungarian, Czech, and other Central and Eastern European cultures, with notable historical bearers including Polish kings and Hungarian nobility.
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Etymology
Wladislas derives from the Slavic elements "wład" (to rule) and "sław" (glory), meaning "glorious ruler" or "famous leader." The name originates from Old Church Slavonic linguistic roots and has been used across Polish, Hungarian, Czech, and other Central and Eastern European cultures, with notable historical bearers including Polish kings and Hungarian nobility.
Wladislas currently ranks #3,689 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1933.
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