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Boy's nameOrigin: SlavicName day: 6 MarchName day in 3 European calendars

Radoslav

[ˈradɔslaf]

Radoslav is a traditional Slavic name linking joy and enthusiasm with glory and honor. It possesses a dignified, strong rhythm that has stood the test of centuries. It is an excellent match for parents seeking a classic heritage name with an uplifting, heroic meaning.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Radoslav
Slovak:
Radoslav
Czech:
Radoslav
Hungarian:
Polish:
German:
Radoslav
Spanish:
Radoslav
French:
Radoslav
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 rejoices in glory and good reputation.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Pôvodné slovanské dvojčlenné meno utvorené zo základov rad- (radostný, ochotný, rád) a -slav (sláva, dobrá povesť). Vykladá sa ako „radujúci sa zo slávy“, „ochotný usilovať sa o slávu“ alebo „oslavujúci radosť“.

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International Traveler Index

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

85 / 100Veľmi dobrá medzinárodná adaptabilita
Degree of global adaptability85 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

RADOSLAV

100% identical to original form
Script & diacritics:

No diacritics (ASCII)

Universal international spelling
World languages:

13 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.
  • •Známe v okolitých stredoeurópskych a slovanských krajinách.
What to keep in mind abroad
  • •Meno je špecifické pre stredoeurópsky / slovanský kultúrny okruh, pre cudzincov bude pôsobiť originálne a exoticky.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
6 MarchOficiálny kalendár
Slovak Official CalendarSlovak Extended CalendarTranovský Evangelical
5 January
Croatian Calendar
6 May
Czech Calendar
7 June
Croatian Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:[ˈradɔslaf]

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?
Radoslav
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Radoslava
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Radoslavovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Radoslava
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Radoslav
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Radoslavovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Radoslavom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
RadoRadkoRadinkoRadinoRadoslavko
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Radoslav
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Rado! Radko! Radoslav!

Notable figures named Radoslav

14

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

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Person type
Radoslav Kováč
CZ
born 1979Notable Figure

Czech footballer

Radoslav Zabavník
SK
born 1980Notable Figure

Slovak footballer

Radoslav Nesterović
GR
born 1976Notable Figure

Slovenian basketball player (born 1976)

Radoslav Suchý
SK
born 1976Notable Figure

Slovak ice hockey player

Radoslav Brzobohatý
CZ
1932 – 2012Historical Figure

Czech actor (1932-2012)

Radoslav Bečejac
YU
born 1941Notable Figure

Serbian footballer

Radoslav Batak
RS
born 1977Notable Figure

Montenegrin footballer

Radoslav Procházka
SK
born 1972Notable Figure

Slovak politician

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Full name:

Radoslav Smith

3 + 1 = 4 syllables

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

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