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Name Profile
Wladyslaw
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Wladyslaw.
Primary meaning
Glorious rule
Pronunciation: wlah-dihs-lahw
Profile summary
Polish royal name borne by several kings including Władysław II Jagiełło, who united Poland and Lithuania. Common in Poland. Associated with St. Ladislaus and Polish national identity. The current meaning shown for this name is Glorious rule. The catalog pronunciation is listed as wlah-dihs-lahw. Wladyslaw appears in boy naming lists and historical style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Wladyslaw is currently cataloged under Slavic origin, and this page describes its meaning as Glorious rule.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Slavic origin and Slavic-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Wladyslaw is grouped as a historical boy name. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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