Vladislav
Meaning of Vladislav
Vladislav is a strong and distinctive name for boys with origins in various Slavic languages. It is derived from the elements "vlad" meaning "rule" or "power," and "slav" meaning "glory" or "fame." This name carries a regal and powerful connotation, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking a unique yet meaningful name for their son. Vladislav has different pronunciations across different Slavic languages, such as Slovak, Russian, Czech, Bulgarian, Serbian, and Croatian. In English, it is commonly pronounced as vlad-ee-SLAF or vluh-DEE-slav. Variations of this name include Vlad and Vladik. While not extremely popular in the United States, Vladislav has been steadily used over the years and continues to be loved by parents who appreciate its rich cultural heritage and distinctive sound.
Pronunciation
Slovak
- Pronunced as vlah-dee-SLAF (/vladislaf/)
Russian
- Pronunced as vlah-DEE-slaf (/vlɑˌdislɑf/)
Czech
- Pronunced as vlah-dee-SLAF (/vlɑdɪslaf/)
Bulgarian,Serbian,Croatian
- Pronunced as vluh-DEE-slav (/vluh-ˈdi-sla-v/)
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Notable People Named Vladislav
| Vladislav Yuryevich Surkov is a Russian politician and businessman who served in various high-ranking positions within the Russian government, including as First Deputy Chief of the Russian Presidential Administration and Deputy Prime Minister. |
| Vladislav Aleksandrovich Tretiak is a legendary Russian former goaltender and president of the Ice Hockey Federation of Russia. |
| Vladislav Yevgenievich Namestnikov is a Russian professional ice hockey centre known for his time with the Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Rangers, Ottawa Senators, Colorado Avalanche, Detroit Red Wings, and Dallas Stars. |
| Vladislav Listyev - Vladislav (Vlad) Nikolayevich Listyev was a prominent Soviet and Russian journalist and the head of the ORT TV Channel. |
| Vladislav the Grammarian was a prominent Bulgarian Orthodox Christian monk, scribe, historian, and theologian known for his extensive collections of manuscripts from medieval Bulgaria and Serbia. |
| Vladislav Ivanov is a retired Russian professional footballer known for his versatility in playing as a midfielder and forward. |
| Vladislav Ondřejík - Vladislav Ondrejik was a Czechoslovak racing driver and engineer. |
| Vladislav Igorevich Molchan is a Russian professional footballer currently playing as a defender for Ligue 2 club Caen. |
| Vladislav Georgiyevich Kamilov is a Russian professional footballer known for his role as a central midfielder for FC Akhmat Grozny. |
| Vladislav Kovalsky is a Russian pianist and the Executive and Artistic Director of the Monmouth Conservatory of Music. |
| Vladislav Igorevich Rudenko is a Russian football player. |
| Vladislav Yuryevich Pavlovich is a former Russian fencer who won a gold Olympic medal in the team foil competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. |
| Vladislav Vadimovich Volkov is a Russian football player known for his position as a centre-back for Akhmat Grozny. |
| Vladislav Vizilter is a former boxer from Kyrgyzstan who competed in the men's middleweight event at the 2000 Summer Olympics. |
| Vladislav Igorevich Marchenkov is a Russian skeleton racer who competed in the 2018 Winter Olympics. |
