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Girl's nameOrigin: SlavicName day: 7 March (SK)

Tomislava

[ˈtɔmislava]

Tomislava is the feminine counterpart of Tomislav, traditionally rooted in Croatian and South Slavic culture. It carries an elegant, rhythmic resonance enriched by the beloved Slavic element -slava. It is an inspiring pick for parents seeking a graceful, distinctive name with royal lineage.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Tomislava
Slovak:
Tomislava
Czech:
Tomislava
Hungarian:
Tomiszláva
Polish:
Tomisława
German:
Tomislava
Spanish:
Tomislava
French:
Tomislava
Italian:
Tomislava
Portuguese:
Tomislava
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A Slavic name interpreted as one who strengthens or multiplies glory.

Detailed etymology (in Slovak)

Ženská podoba slovanského zloženého mena Tomislav, utvoreného zo slovesa tomiti vo význame „tlačiť, sužovať, premáhať“ a z mena sláva.

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International Traveler Index

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

85 / 100Very good international fit
Degree of global adaptability85 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

TOMISLAVA

100% identical to original form
Script & diacritics:

No diacritics (ASCII)

Universal international spelling
World languages:

9 foreign variants

Czech, English, Hungarian
Travel strengths of this name
  • •No diacritics – it matches international passports, plane tickets and foreign keyboards exactly.
  • •Easy to pronounce everywhere – no sound clusters that are hard for foreigners.
  • •Known in the surrounding Central European and Slavic countries.
What to keep in mind abroad
  • •A longer name (syllables: 4) may get shortened in quick international communication.
  • •The name is typical of Central Europe and the Slavic world; to foreigners it will sound original and exotic.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
7 March
Slovak Extended Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:[ˈtɔmislava]

In Slovak, the stress falls on the first syllable.

Slovak declension

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

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
TomiTomkaTomicaSlávka
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms Tomislava

Test how Tomislava sounds with your surname

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

Full name:

Tomislava Smith

4 + 1 = 5 syllables

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