Slawa
Fact sheet
- Name
- Slawa
- Gender
- Unisex name
- Syllables
- 2
Slawa is a gender-neutral abbreviation for names that contain the Slavic element 'slaw'. The Polish and Sorbian word sława stands for 'honor, glory' and has its roots in the Old Slavic slava (сла̏ва).
What does the name Slawa mean?
Slawa functions as a gender-neutral short form for names with the Slavic element 'slaw'. The Polish and Sorbian word sława means 'honor, glory' and originally comes from the Old Slavic slava (сла̏ва). As an independent first name, Slawa can best be translated as 'the glorious one'. This name is particularly common in Slavic countries like Poland and Russia. A common spelling variant is Slava.
Where does the name Slawa come from?
The name Slawa has Old Slavic roots and is used for both men and women. Its meaning is 'the glorious one'. The Old Slavic
How do you pronounce Slawa?
Sla-wa
Popularity
In Germany, Slawa is a rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best ranking was in 2021 at 2,380th place. In the last ten years, Slawa has been given as a first name about 30 times, leading to a 4,323rd place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,829th.
Similar first names
Slava
Famous people
- Slava Prag (Czech football club)
- Slawa Kerber (boxer from Germany)
- Slawa Metreweli (footballer from Russia)
- Slawa Przybylska (Polish singer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Slawa
What is the origin of the name Slawa?
The name Slawa has its roots in Old Slavic and is used for both men and women. It means 'the glorious one'.
What does the name Slawa mean?
Slawa stands for 'honor' or 'glory' and is derived from the Old Slavic word 'slava' (сла̏ва).
How popular is the name Slawa?
Slawa is particularly common in Slavic countries like Poland and Russia, where it is appreciated as a gender-neutral first name.