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Name Profile
Wladimir
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Wladimir.
Primary meaning
Ruler of peace
Pronunciation: wlah-dee-meer
Profile summary
Polish and German form of Vladimir. Borne by Vladimir the Great, who Christianized Kievan Rus. Common in Poland and Germany. Suggests peaceful rule and leadership. The current meaning shown for this name is Ruler of peace. The catalog pronunciation is listed as wlah-dee-meer. Wladimir 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
Wladimir 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, Wladimir is grouped as a classic boy name. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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