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Wladimira represents the feminine variant of the Russian name Wladimir. Translated into English, the meaning of the name is 'the peace ruler' and 'the ruler of the world'.
What does the name Wladimira mean?
Wladimira is the feminine derivative of the Russian first name Wladimir. The literal translation into English yields 'the peace ruler' and 'the ruler of the world'. The name has its roots in Old Slavic and consists of the element vlad, which means 'to rule', 'power', or 'dominion', and meri, which means 'known', 'significant', or 'famous', and is related to the Old High German word mari. In the Russian language, however, the second syllable has been folk-etymologically interpreted as mir, which means 'peace' or 'world'. Other variants include Vladimira, Vlada, Vladana, Vladanka, Vlasta, Vlatka, and Lada.
Where does the name Wladimira come from?
Wladimira is a female first name of Old Slavic origin that carries the meaning 'the peace ruler' or 'the ruler of the world'.
How do you pronounce Wladimira?
Wladimira is pronounced approximately as Wla-di-mi-ra.
When is the name day of Wladimira?
The name day of Wladimira is celebrated on July 15.
Popularity
In Germany, Wladimira is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2023, when it ranked 5,633rd. Over the last ten years, Wladimira has been given as a first name fewer than ten times, placing it 8,964th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 10,533rd.
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Frequently asked questions about the name Wladimira
What is the origin of the name Wladimira?
Wladimira is a female first name with Old Slavic roots, composed of the elements 'vlad' for 'to rule' and 'meri' for 'known' or 'significant'.
What does the name Wladimira mean?
The name Wladimira means 'the peace ruler' or 'the ruler of the world'. In the Russian language, the second syllable is often interpreted as 'mir', which means 'peace' or 'world'.
How popular is the name Wladimira?
Wladimira is a less common name, but it enjoys a certain popularity in Slavic countries, especially in Russia and the surrounding regions.