Vladimir

Meaning & origin

Vladimir is a boy's name of Russian origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Great in his power, ruler of the world — Vladimir combines Slavic vlad (rule, power) with mir (peace, world). The name of the prince who Christianized Rus in the year nine hundred eighty-eight." and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.

Beyond its Christian heritage, Vladimir is also used in Atheist traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.

Common among European, Russian families, Vladimir carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.

Numerology of Vladimir

Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Vladimir resonates in either tradition.

How Vladimir sounds

NameRoot scores the phonetic fit of every name against the sound of your last name. The pronunciation of Vladimir breaks down into 8 phonemes: /V-L-AE-D-IH-M-IH-R/. In the app, you'll see how those sounds flow with your family name across rhythm, stress, and consonant clusters.

Nicknames

Common affectionate forms of Vladimir — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.

The six signals, applied to Vladimir

NameRoot scores every name across six independent dimensions. Here's how Vladimir maps to each — install the app to see the full compatibility score for your specific family.