Vladislav
/V-L-AA-D-IH-S-L-AA-V/
Glorious ruler — from Slavic vlad (rule) + slav (glory), the pan-Slavic compound parallel to Polish Wladyslaw and shared across Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, and Serbian. It pairs with the diminutive Vlad, used widely as a standalone name. A name of sovereignty and renown, uniting rule and glory in the old Slavic tongue.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Vladislav is a Christian boy name of Russian origin, meaning “Glorious ruler — from Slavic vlad (rule) + slav (glory), the pan-Slavic compound parallel to Polish Wladyslaw and shared across Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, and Serbian. It pairs with the diminutive Vlad, used widely as a standalone name. A name of sovereignty and renown, uniting rule and glory in the old Slavic tongue.”.
Vladislav is a boy's name of Russian origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Glorious ruler — from Slavic vlad (rule) + slav (glory), the pan-Slavic compound parallel to Polish Wladyslaw and shared across Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, and Serbian. It pairs with the diminutive Vlad, used widely as a standalone name. A name of sovereignty and renown, uniting rule and glory in the old Slavic tongue." and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Common among Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian families, Vladislav 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 Vladislav
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. Vladislav lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Vladislav's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Vladislav's saint & feast day →What does Vladislav'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 Vladislav resonates in either tradition.
Vladislav's destiny number is 3 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Vladislav's full reading →
Does Vladislav go with your family's names?
Vladislav breaks into 9 sounds: /V-L-AA-D-IH-S-L-AA-V/. 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 Vladislav 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 Vladislav beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Vladislav — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Vladislav
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Vladislav
What does the name Vladislav mean?
Vladislav means "Glorious ruler — from Slavic vlad (rule) + slav (glory), the pan-Slavic compound parallel to Polish Wladyslaw and shared across Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, and Serbian. It pairs with the diminutive Vlad, used widely as a standalone name. A name of sovereignty and renown, uniting rule and glory in the old Slavic tongue.." It is a boy name of Russian origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Vladislav a boy or girl name?
Vladislav is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Vladislav?
Vladislav is of Russian origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian families.
Is Vladislav a Christian name?
Yes. Vladislav is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Russian origin.
What does Vladislav mean in Russian?
Vladislav originates from Russian, where it means "Glorious ruler — from Slavic vlad (rule) + slav (glory), the pan-Slavic compound parallel to Polish Wladyslaw and shared across Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, and Serbian. It pairs with the diminutive Vlad, used widely as a standalone name. A name of sovereignty and renown, uniting rule and glory in the old Slavic tongue.."
What are common nicknames for Vladislav?
Common short forms of Vladislav include Vlad.
What is the numerology of Vladislav?
Vladislav has a Pythagorean destiny number of 3 — creativity and joyful expression.
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