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Boy's nameOrigin: SlavicName day: 13 January

Ratislav

[ˈratislaf]

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.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Ratislav
Slovak:
Ratislav
Czech:
Ratislav
Hungarian:
Polish:
German:
Ratislav
Spanish:
Ratislav
French:
Ratislav
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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 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

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

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

RATISLAV

100% identical to original form
Script & diacritics:

No diacritics (ASCII)

Universal international spelling
World languages:

9 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
13 January
Slovak Extended Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:[ˈratislaf]

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?
Ratislav
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Ratislava
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Ratislavovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Ratislava
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Ratislav
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Ratislavovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Ratislavom

Diminutives and pet forms

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

Test how Ratislav sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

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

Full name:

Ratislav 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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