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Jarosław

[ˈjarɔsłaf]

Jarosław is the authentic Polish spelling of the ancient Slavic name Jaroslav. It carries the noble meanings of vigorous strength, youthful passion, and glorious renown. Distinguished by its traditional orthography, it is a charismatic choice for families with Polish heritage or an appreciation for European history.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Slovak:
Czech:
Hungarian:
Polish:
Jarosław
Ukrainian:
German:
Jaroslaw
Spanish:
French:
Portuguese:
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A Slavic name denoting one who is mighty, fierce, and celebrated for his strength.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Poľská podoba slovanského zloženého mena Jaroslav, utvoreného z praslovanských základov *jarъ vo význame „prudký, mocný, silný“ a *slava vo význame „sláva“. Meno sa vykladá ako „mocný a slávny“ alebo „slávny svojou silou“.

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International Traveler Index

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

90 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Degree of global adaptability90 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

JAROSLAW

Requires spelling without diacritics
Script & diacritics:

ł (1)

Regional Central European form
World languages:

13 foreign variants

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Travel strengths of this name
  • •Mierna diakritika – v medzinárodnom styku sa ľahko prepisuje do základnej latinky.
  • •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
21 January
Polish Calendar
25 April
Polish Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:[ˈjarɔsłaf]

Poľská výslovnosť je približne [ja-ro-suaf]; písmeno ł sa vyslovuje ako neslabičné [u̯]. V slovenskom prostredí sa meno môže vyslovovať aj podľa slovenského ekvivalentu Jaroslav.

Grammar & Cases

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

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
JarekJareczekJaruś
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Jarosław
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Jarosław! Jarek!

Test how Jarosław sounds with your surname

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Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Jarosław Smith

3 + 1 = 4 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:J.S.without dots:JS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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