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Name Profile
Ladislav
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Ladislav.
Primary meaning
Glorious ruler
Pronunciation: lah-dees-lahv
Profile summary
Slavic form of Vladislav. Borne by several kings of Hungary and Bohemia. Associated with St. Ladislaus I of Hungary (11th century). Common in Czech, Slovak, and Hungarian contexts. The current meaning shown for this name is Glorious ruler. The catalog pronunciation is listed as lah-dees-lahv. Ladislav appears in boy naming lists and classic style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Ladislav is currently cataloged under Slavic origin, and this page describes its meaning as Glorious ruler.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Slavic origin and Slavic-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Ladislav is grouped as a classic boy name. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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