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The name Wladislav represents a spelling variant of the name Wladislaw and has its roots in Vladislav (Владислав). Translated into German, it means 'the glorious ruler'.
What does the name Wladislav mean?
Wladislav is a variant of the name Wladislaw, which has its origin in Vladislav (Владислав). The German translation is 'the glorious ruler'. The name traces back to Old Slavic roots, consisting of the elements vladěti (владѣти), meaning 'to rule', 'to possess', 'to dominate', or 'to manage', and sláva (сла́ва), meaning 'glory', 'honor', or 'fame'. A well-known bearer of this name is Ladislaus (1043-1095), the King of Hungary and Croatia, who was canonized in 1192. Other variants include Ladislaus, Ladislao, Laszlo, Ladislav, Ladislaw, Vladislavas, Vladislaw, Vladislovas, and Wladyslaw.
Where does the name Wladislav come from?
The first name Wladislav has Old Slavic roots and means 'the glorious ruler'. The word components come from Old Slavic: vladěti (владѣти) means 'to rule, to possess, to dominate, to manage', while sláva (сла́ва) means 'glory, honor, fame'. It is also common in the Russian language.
How do you pronounce Wladislav?
Wladislav is pronounced like 'Wlad-i-slaw'.
When is the name day of Wladislav?
The name day of Wladislav is celebrated on May 4 and June 29.
Popularity
In Germany, Wladislav is a common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,024th on the list of most popular male first names. Its best placement was in 2009 at rank 1,188. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 50 times as a first name, placing it 3,537th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,468th.
Nicknames & pet names
Slav / Slavi / Slavo / Wlad / Wladi / Wladislavis / Wlav
Frequently asked questions about the name Wladislav
What is the origin of the name Wladislav?
The first name Wladislav has Old Slavic roots and is a variant of Vladislav. It comes from the components 'vladěti', which means 'to rule', and 'sláva', which means 'glory' or 'honor'.
What does the name Wladislav mean?
Wladislav means 'the glorious ruler' and reflects the qualities of power and honor.
How popular is the name Wladislav?
Wladislav is popular in various Slavic countries and among certain ethnic groups, especially in Eastern Europe, where many names of Slavic origin are traditionally valued.