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Boy's nameOrigin: SlavicName day: 25 SeptemberName day in 3 European calendars

Vladislav

[ˈvladislaf]

Vladislav is a traditional Slavic name closely tied to the history of Central and Eastern Europe. Carried by numerous monarchs and notable figures, it possesses a dignified, culturally resonant aura. Today, it appeals to parents looking for a distinguished Slavic name with versatile and approachable nicknames.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Vladislav
Slovak:
Vladislav
Czech:
Vladislav
Hungarian:
German:
Spanish:
French:
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A Slavic name meaning 'glorious ruler' or 'one who rules with glory'.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Staré slovanské dvojčlenné meno utvorené zo základov vlad- vo význame „vládnuť, mať moc“ a -slav vo význame „sláva“. Vykladá sa ako „slávny vládca“, „slávna vláda“ alebo „ten, kto vládne so slávou“.

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International Traveler Index

How easily Vladislav is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Degree of global adaptability100 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

VLADISLAV

100% identical to original form
Script & diacritics:

No diacritics (ASCII)

Universal international spelling
World languages:

23 foreign variants

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Travel strengths of this name
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
25 SeptemberOficiálny kalendár
Slovak Official CalendarSlovak Extended CalendarTranovský Evangelical
18 January
Czech Calendar
20 March
Croatian Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:[ˈvladislaf]

Standard orthoepic pronunciation with primary stress on the initial syllable.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 3
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Vladislav
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Vladislava
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Vladislavovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Vladislava
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Vladislav
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Vladislavovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Vladislavom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
VladoVladkoVladiVladíkVladinkoVladino
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Vladislav
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Vlado! Vladko! Vladi!

Notable figures named Vladislav

19

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

All personalities catalog
Person type
Vladislav Vančura
CZ
1891 – 1942Historical Figure

Czech writer, film director, playwright and screenwriter (1891–1942)

Vladislav II.
1110 – 1174Historical Figure

Duke and King of Bohemia (1110–1172)

Vladislav I.
1065 – 1125Historical Figure

Duke of Bohemia

Vladislav Jindřich
died 1222Historical Figure

Duke of Bohemia (c. 1160 – 1222)

Vladislav Tkachiev
FR
born 1973Notable Figure

French-Russian-Kazakhstani chess player

Vladislav Larin
RU
born 1995Notable Figure

Russian taekwondo practitioner

Vladislav Delay
FI
born 1976Notable Figure

Finnish musician (born 1976)

Vladislav Hercegović
died 1490Historical Figure

15th century Bosnian nobleman

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Full name:

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3 + 1 = 4 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:V.S.without dots:VS
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  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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