Male Name
Vladislav
vlə.dʲɪ.ˈslaf
ˈvla.ɟɪ.slaf
ˈvla.ɟi.slau̯
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
alpinists
ballerinos
Belarus in the Eurovision Song Contest
chess Grandmasters
Croatian kings
Eurovision 2020
glory
leadership
medieval
mountaineers
Writing Systems
ВладиславRussianBulgarianSerbian
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
75/100
classic160%
mature140%
formal140%
upper class100%
strong120%
refined65%
strange80%
complex120%
serious120%
Meaning & Etymology
The name Vladislav originates from the Old Slavic name *Voldislavŭ, which is derived from the elements 'volděti' meaning 'to rule' and 'slava' meaning 'glory'. It has been a name of significance, borne by various kings, princes, and dukes across Croatia, Serbia, Bohemia, Poland, and Wallachia, symbolizing leadership and honor.
Etymology
Original Form:
*Voldislavŭ
Evolution:
The name has evolved into various forms across different Slavic and Eastern Romance languages, including Volodislav, Vlastislav, Vlaslav, and Ladislav in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Croatia. It ...
Source:
Old Slavic