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Name Profile
Vladimir
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Vladimir.
Primary meaning
Ruler of peace
Pronunciation: vlah-dee-meer
Profile summary
Extremely common in Russia and Ukraine. Borne by St. Vladimir the Great, who Christianized Kievan Rus. Associated with Vladimir Putin, Lenin, and many other historical figures. The current meaning shown for this name is Ruler of peace. The catalog pronunciation is listed as vlah-dee-meer. Vladimir 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
Vladimir is currently cataloged under Slavic origin, and this page describes its meaning as Ruler of peace.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Slavic origin and Slavic-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Vladimir is grouped as a classic boy name. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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