Wladislaw

Wladislaw is a masculine first name that is regarded as the Germanized version of the Polish Wladyslaw (Władysław) and the Czech Vladislav (Владислав). In German translation, this name means 'the glorious ruler' or 'the ruler over the Slavs.'

What does the name Wladislaw mean?

The name Wladislaw, a Germanized form of Wladyslaw (Władysław) and Vladislav (Владислав), is interpreted in German as 'the glorious ruler' or 'the ruler over the Slavs.' Its origins can be traced back to Old Slavic, where the two components vladěti (владѣти), meaning 'to rule,' 'to possess,' 'to dominate,' or 'to manage,' and sláva (сла́ва), meaning 'the Slavs,' 'glory,' 'honor,' or 'reputation,' come together. A well-known bearer of this name was Ladislaus (1043-1095), who ruled as King of Hungary and Croatia and was canonized in 1192. Other variants of the name include Ladislaus, Ladislao, Laszlo, Ladislav, Ladislaw, Vladislavas, Vladislaw, Vladislovas, and Wladislav.

Where does the name Wladislaw come from?

The origin of the name Wladislaw lies in Old Slavic and means 'the glorious ruler.'

How do you pronounce Wladislaw?

The pronunciation of Wladislaw is three to four syllables and is characterized by a distinctive consonant structure. In the German-speaking area, it is usually pronounced as 'Wla-di-slaw' [vladɪˈslaf], beginning with a dense initial cluster. The consonant sequence '-sl-' creates tension, while the final W or F provides a stable closure. Wladislaw has a powerful, traditionally sounding tone and appears impressive and strong in character.

When is the name day of Wladislaw?

The name day for Wladislaw is celebrated on May 4 and June 29.

Popularity

In Germany, Wladislaw is considered a fairly popular first name. Currently, it ranks 2,308th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best ranking was in 2011, reaching 1,201st place. Over the last ten years, the name has been given approximately 70 times, placing it 2,830th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,697th.

Nicknames & pet names

Slav / Slaw / Wadek / What-is-love / Wlad / Wladek / Wladi / Wladik / Wladislavis / Wladislike / Wladislove / Wlav / Wlaw

Similar first names

Wladislawa

Famous people

• What is love baby don't hurt me (song by Haddaway)
• Wladislaw Alexandrowitsch Buljin (ice hockey player from Russia)
• Wladislaw Alexandrowitsch Skobelew (skier from Russia)
• Wladislaw Alexandrowitsch Tretjak (Russian ice hockey player)
• Wladislaw Alexejewitsch Schut (English composer)
• Wladislaw Andrejewitsch Bojarinzew (ski jumper from Russia)
• Wladislaw Borissowitsch Baizajew (wrestler from Russia)
• Wladislaw Borissowitsch Galkin (actor from Russia)
• Wladislaw Dmitrijewitsch Kartajew (Russian ice hockey player)
• Wladislaw Felizianowitsch Chodassewitsch (Russian writer)
• Wladislaw Gennadjewitsch Juschakow (luge athlete from Russia)
• Wladislaw Glebowitsch Axelrod (Russian chess player)
• Wladislaw Hanke (footballer from Germany)
• Wladislaw Hedeler (German historian)
• Wladislaw Igorewitsch Fokin (Russian ice hockey player)
• Wladislaw Jewgenjewitsch Namestnikow (Russian ice hockey player)
• Wladislaw Jurjewitsch Frolow (Russian athlete)
• Wladislaw Kalarasch (Russian handball player)
• Wladislaw Kowalski (football player from France)
• Wladislaw Markowitsch Illitsch-Switytsch (English linguist)