Male Name
Tomislav
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
Croatian kings
glory
isograms
kings
medieval
negative
Serbian presidents
uncertain etymology
Writing Systems
ТомиславSerbianMacedonianBulgarian
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
75/100
classic175%
mature140%
formal120%
upper class65%
wholesome100%
strong175%
refined100%
strange140%
complex100%
serious140%
Meaning & Etymology
The name Tomislav is derived from the Slavic elements 'tomiti' meaning 'to torment' or 'to struggle' and 'slava' meaning 'glory'. It is a name that conveys a sense of enduring hardship to achieve glory. The name is also thought to be a variant derived from the New Testament Apostle Thomas or a Slavicised corruption of the Latin 'Dominus Slavus'.
Etymology
Original Form:
Tomislav
Evolution:
The name evolved from Old Slavonic roots, combining 'tomiti' (to languish, torture, or struggle) with 'slava' (glory). It has also been influenced by the name Thomas and Latin origins.
Source:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomislav