Stanislawa

Stanislawa (Stanisława) is the feminine form of the Old Slavic name Stanislaw and has its origins in Poland. The German translation of the name can be interpreted as "the glorious", "the famous", "the one who achieves fame", "the known one", or "the strong Slavic woman".

What does the name Stanislawa mean?

Stanislawa (Stanisława) represents the feminine variant of the Old Slavic first name Stanislaw and can be translated into English with terms like "the glorious", "the famous", "the one who achieves fame", "the known one", and "the strong Slavic woman". The name has its roots in Old Slavic and consists of the elements státi (ста́ти), meaning "to stand, to become", or stani, meaning "the hardness, the firmness, the enduring", as well as the term sláva (сла́ва) for "glory, honor, esteem, fame". Stanislawa was imported from Polish into the German-speaking area. There are also variants such as Stanislava, Stanca (in Polish and Czech), Stana (in Croatian and Serbian), Stanka, Stanica, and Stasja.

Where does the name Stanislawa come from?

The etymology of Stanislawa is Old Slavic, and the name has meanings such as "the glory of the field" or "the known one". It is composed of the Old Slavic words státi, meaning "to stand, to become", or stani, meaning "the hardness, the firmness, the enduring", and sláva, which stands for "glory, honor, esteem, fame". The name is particularly common in the Polish language.

How do you pronounce Stanislawa?

The pronunciation of Stanislawa is four syllables long and has a complex sound. It is pronounced as "Sta-nis-la-wa" [stanisˈlaːva] or [stanisˈlava]. The consonant sequence "-nisl-" creates a lively internal movement. The emphasis is often on "-la-", whose open "a" gives the name a certain expansiveness. The gentle ending "-wa" harmoniously rounds off the name. Stanislawa has a traditional and powerful sound that carries an Eastern European note and impresses with its clear structure and striking presence.

When is the name day of Stanislawa?

The name day for Stanislawa is celebrated on December 5.

Popularity

In Germany, Stanislawa is considered a rare name. In 2019, it ranked 4,068th on the list of the most common female baby names. The highest ranking was achieved in 2008 with 1,636th place. In the last ten years, Stanislawa has been used as a first name less than 10 times, which placed it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 6,110th.

Nicknames & pet names

Stana / Stania / Stanisla / Stasia / Staska / Stawa / Stila

Similar first names

Famous people

• Stanislawa de Karlowska (artist from Poland)
• Stanislawa Nowicka (dancer from Poland)
• Stanislawa Perzanowska (actress from Poland)
• Stanislawa Przybylewska (Polish writer)
• Stanislawa Stanislawowna Komarowa (Russian swimmer)
• Stanislawa Stojtschewa (soprano from Bulgaria)
• Stanislawa Uminska (actress from Poland)
• Stanislawa Walasiewicz (sprinter from Poland)