Ratislav
Ratislav is an ancient Slavic masculine name uniting the valor of battle with enduring glory. It belongs to a rare group of compound historical names with strong cultural pedigree. Parents are drawn to its assertive tone and spirited connection to Slavic heritage.
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisA Slavic name denoting one who is renowned in battle or celebrated for combat.
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Slovanské zložené meno utvorené zo základov *ratъ vo význame „vojna, boj“ a *slavъ vo význame „sláva“. Meno možno významovo vyložiť ako „slávny v boji“ alebo „ten, koho preslávil boj“.
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International Traveler Index
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RATISLAV
100% identical to original formNo diacritics (ASCII)
Universal international spelling9 foreign variants
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •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.
- •Meno je špecifické pre stredoeurópsky / slovanský kultúrny okruh, pre cudzincov bude pôsobiť originálne a exoticky.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsStandard orthoepic pronunciation with primary stress on the initial syllable.
Grammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
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Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)
Ratislav Smith
3 + 1 = 4 syllables
- The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.
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