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BoyPronounced Russian /vɫə.dʲɪ.ˈsɫaf/; Czech /ˈvla.ɟɪ.slaf/; Slovak /ˈvla.ɟi.slau̯/Serbian language family

Vladislav

A name of Old Slavic origin.

Quick answer

Vladislav is a boy name with Old Slavic roots.

Pronunciation: Russian /vɫə.dʲɪ.ˈsɫaf/; Czech /ˈvla.ɟɪ.slaf/; Slovak /ˈvla.ɟi.slau̯/.

GenderBoy
OriginOld Slavic
PronunciationRussian /vɫə.dʲɪ.ˈsɫaf/; Czech /ˈvla.ɟɪ.slaf/; Slovak /ˈvla.ɟi.slau̯/
Language familySerbian

Meaning and history

This name comes from the Old Slavic name * Voldislavŭ, derived from the elements volděti "to rule" and slava "glory". This name has been borne by kings, princes and dukes of Croatia, Serbia, Bohemia, Poland and Wallachia.

Notes and context

Usage: russian, czech, slovak, slovene, bulgarian, serbian, croatian | Russian: Владислав