Vladimir
/V-L-AE-D-IH-M-IH-R/
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.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Vladimir is a Christian boy name of Russian origin, meaning “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.”.
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.
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.
The patron saint & feast day behind Vladimir
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Vladimir lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Vladimir's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Vladimir's saint & feast day →What does Vladimir's numerology say?
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.
Vladimir's destiny number is 7 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Vladimir's full reading →
Does Vladimir go with your family's names?
Vladimir breaks into 8 sounds: /V-L-AE-D-IH-M-IH-R/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Vladimir sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Vladimir beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Vladimir — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Vladimir
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Vladimir
What does the name Vladimir mean?
Vladimir 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.." It is a boy name of Russian origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Vladimir a boy or girl name?
Vladimir is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Vladimir?
Vladimir is of Russian origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among European, Russian families.
Is Vladimir a Christian name?
Yes. Vladimir is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Russian origin.
What does Vladimir mean in Russian?
Vladimir originates from Russian, where it 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.."
What are common nicknames for Vladimir?
Common short forms of Vladimir include Vlad, Volodya.
What is the numerology of Vladimir?
Vladimir has a Pythagorean destiny number of 7 — introspection and spiritual wisdom.
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