Male Name
Ladislav
ˈla.ɟɪ.slaf
ˈla.ɟi.slau̯
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
Croatian kings
graphic designers
top 10 in Slovakia
Writing Systems
ЛадиславSerbian
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
60/100
classic175%
mature100%
formal100%
upper class80%
strong100%
strange100%
complex80%
serious100%
Meaning & Etymology
Ladislav is a Czech, Slovak, Slovene, Croatian, and Serbian variant of the Slavic name Vladislav. The name Vladislav itself is derived from the Slavic elements 'vladeti' meaning 'to rule' and 'slava' meaning 'glory'. Thus, Ladislav can be interpreted as 'one who rules with glory'. The female form of this name is Ladislava. Folk etymology occasionally links Ladislav with the Slavic goddess Lada, adding a mythological dimension to its meaning.
Etymology
Original Form:
Vladislav
Evolution:
The name Ladislav evolved as a regional variant of Vladislav, adapting to the phonetic and linguistic characteristics of Czech, Slovak, Slovene, Croatian, and Serbian languages.
Source:
Slavic languages