Miroslaw
Miroslaw is a Christian boy name of Polish (Slavic) origin, meaning “Peace and glory”.
| Meaning | Peace and glory |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Polish (Slavic) |
| Written as | Mirosław |
| Pronunciation | mee-ROH-swahf |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia |
Meaning and origin of Miroslaw
Mirosław combines mir, peace or world, with sław, glory. It belongs to a family of Slavic names found as Miroslav in Czech, Slovak, Serbian and Croatian. The Polish form is shortened to Mirek. The feminine form is Mirosława. Mir is one of the most frequent elements in Slavic names, appearing also in Kazimierz and Sławomir. The second element sław, glory, is just as productive.
Is Miroslaw a Christian name?
Mirosław is a native Slavic name without a major saint, used today mainly by Catholic Polish families.
How popular is Miroslaw?
Common among Polish men born in the mid-twentieth century.
Gifts with the name Miroslaw
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Spellings and variants of Miroslaw
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Miroslaw mean?
Miroslaw means 'Peace and glory'. It is of Polish (Slavic) origin.
Is Miroslaw a Christian name?
Mirosław is a native Slavic name without a major saint, used today mainly by Catholic Polish families.
How do you pronounce Miroslaw?
Miroslaw is pronounced mee-ROH-swahf.
Is Miroslaw a boy or girl name?
Miroslaw is usually a boy name.