Wladislaw
Slavic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Wladislaw
Wladislaw derives from Slavic elements "vlad" (to rule) and "slav" (glory), meaning "glorious ruler" or "one who rules with glory." The name is primarily used in Polish, Russian, and other Slavic cultures, with historical prominence among Polish and Russian nobility and royalty dating back to medieval times.
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Etymology
Wladislaw derives from Slavic elements "vlad" (to rule) and "slav" (glory), meaning "glorious ruler" or "one who rules with glory." The name is primarily used in Polish, Russian, and other Slavic cultures, with historical prominence among Polish and Russian nobility and royalty dating back to medieval times.
Wladislaw currently ranks #1,131 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1931.
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