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Boy's nameOrigin: SlavicName day: 28 JuneName day in 2 European calendars

Slavoj

[ˈslavɔj]

Slavoj is a time-honored Slavic name combining elements representing glory and battle. It gained substantial prominence during the 19th-century national revivals. Today it remains rare yet culturally rich, making it an inspiring choice for parents.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

Slovak:
Slavoj
Czech:
Slavoj
Polish:
Italian:
Slavoj
Portuguese:
Slavoj
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

Slavic name meaning "glorious warrior" or "one who fights for renown".

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Meno slovanského pôvodu je zložené z prvkov slav- vo význame „sláva“ a -voj vo význame „boj, bojovník“. Vykladá sa ako „slávny bojovník“ alebo „ten, kto bojuje za slávu“.

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International Traveler Index

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

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

SLAVOJ

100% identical to original form
Script & diacritics:

No diacritics (ASCII)

Universal international spelling
World languages:

8 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.
  • •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
  • •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
7 June
Czech Calendar
28 June
Slovak Extended CalendarTranovský Evangelical
Pronunciation and phonetic note:[ˈslavɔj]

Standard orthoepic pronunciation with primary stress on the initial syllable.

Grammar & Cases

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

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
SlavojkoSlavoSlavko
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Slavoj
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Slavoj! Slavojko! Slavo!

Notable figures named Slavoj

3

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

All personalities catalog
Person type
Slavoj Žižek
SI
born 1949Notable Figure

Slovenian philosopher (born 1949)

Slavoj Šádek
1926 – 1949Historical Figure

1926–1949

Slavoj Černý
CZ
1932 – 2019Historical Figure

Czech scientist (1932–2019)

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

Full name:

Slavoj Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

70 / 100Balanced
Initials / monogram:with dots:S.S.without dots:SS

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Zasiahnuté regióny / jazyky:DE
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  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.
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