Miroslav
Meaning of Miroslav
Miroslav is a strong and distinctive name for baby boys. It has its origins in Slavic languages, particularly Czech, Slovak, Serbian, and Russian. In Czech and Slovak pronunciations, it is pronounced as "meer-oh-slahv" (/ˈmiroslaf/), while in Serbian it is pronounced as "meer-oh-slav" (/ˈmiroslaʋ/), and in Russian it is pronounced as "myee-roh-slaf" (/ˈmirɐsləf/). The name Miroslav has variations such as Miro and Mirek.
Although not extremely popular, the name Miroslav has been consistently used in the United States over the years. In recent years, it has been given to approximately 6 to 10 newborns annually. While its rank may not be high compared to more common names, this rarity adds an element of uniqueness to the name. Miroslav carries a sense of strength and charisma that can make it a standout choice for parents seeking a less conventional yet meaningful name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Czech,Slovak
- Pronunced as meer-oh-slahv (/ˈmiroslaf/)
Serbian
- Pronunced as meer-oh-slav (/ˈmiroslaʋ/)
Russian
- Pronunced as myee-roh-slaf (/ˈmirɐsləf/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Miroslav
| Miroslav Volf is a prominent Croatian Protestant theologian and professor at Yale University. |
| Miroslav Josef Klose is a German professional football manager and former player, known for being the all-time top scorer for Germany and holding the record for the most goals scored in the Men's FIFA World Cup. |
| Miroslav Lajčák is a prominent Slovak politician and diplomat who has served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Slovak Republic and as the President of the United Nations General Assembly for the 72nd session. |
| Miroslav Šatan is a former professional ice hockey player from Slovakia, known for his 15 seasons in the NHL and induction into the IIHF Hall of Fame in 2019. |
| Miroslav Radović is a Serbian ex-footballer known for his role as a winger. |
| Miroslav Radman is a Croatian biologist. |
| Miroslav Tuđman was a Croatian scientist and politician, and the son of the first President of Croatia, Franjo Tuđman. |
| Miroslav Holub was a Czech poet and immunologist. |
| Miroslav Filip, a Czech chess grandmaster, represented Czechoslovakia in 12 consecutive Chess Olympiads and was awarded the titles of International Master in 1953 and Grandmaster in 1955. |
| Miroslav Wanek is a Czech musician, poet, and lyricist known for his work as the frontman of the avant-garde punk rock group Už jsme doma and his reputation as a respected Czech poet. |
| Miroslav Mikolášik is a Slovak politician and Member of the European Parliament (MEP) with the Christian Democratic Movement (KDH), part of the European People's Party, and sits on the European Parliament's Committee on Regional Development. |
| Miroslav Čopjak was a Czech football manager. |
| Miroslav Zálešák is a former professional ice hockey player from Slovakia who played in the NHL for the San Jose Sharks and now works as a European scout for the Colorado Avalanche. |
| Miroslav Fiedler was a Czech mathematician who made significant contributions to linear algebra, graph theory, and algebraic graph theory. |
