Feminine of Boguslaw (glory of God)
Name Profile
Boleslaw
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Boleslaw.
Primary meaning
Great glory (Polish form)
Pronunciation: boh-LEH-swav
Profile summary
From Slavic 'bole' (great) and 'slava' (glory). Name of several Polish monarchs, including Bolesław the Brave (967-1025), first king of Poland. Popular in Poland. The current meaning shown for this name is Great glory (Polish form). The catalog pronunciation is listed as boh-LEH-swav. It is listed alongside the related form Bolesław. Boleslaw appears in boy naming lists and modern style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Boleslaw is currently cataloged under Polish (slavic) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Great glory (Polish form).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Polish (slavic) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Boleslaw is grouped as a modern boy name. Related form for this profile: Bolesław. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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