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Boy's nameOrigin: Lithuanian, GermanicMultiple origin hypothesesName day: 10 September

Vitold

[ˈvitɔlt]

Vitold is a storied masculine name primarily connected to Lithuanian and Polish history, famous as the Slavic form of Grand Duke Vytautas the Great. Its etymology suggests strength, leadership, and a close bond with nature. It is an impressive historical choice with a melodic, aristocratic cadence.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Slovak:
Vitold
Czech:
Vitold
Hungarian:
Vitold
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

The name is interpreted as “one who leads the people” or “ruler of the forest”.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Meno Vitold je slovenskou podobou poľského mena Witold. Najčastejšie sa spája s litovským menom Vytautas, zloženým z prvkov vyti („hnať, prenasledovať“) a tauta („ľud, národ“). Podľa konkurenčného výkladu môže súvisieť so starogermánskym menom utvoreným z prvkov označujúcich les a vládu.

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International Traveler Index

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

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Degree of global adaptability100 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

VITOLD

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.
  • •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
10 September
Slovak Extended Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:[ˈvitɔlt]

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?
Vitold
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Vitolda
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Vitoldovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Vitolda
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Vitold!
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Vitoldovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Vitoldom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
VitkoVitoldkoVito
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Vitold
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Vitold! Vitko! Vito!

Notable figures named Vitold

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

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Vitold Pavlovyč Fokin
UA
1932 – 2025Historical Figure

Ukrainian politician (1932–2025)

Test how Vitold sounds with your surname

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Vitold Smith

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

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