Радослав

Radoslav

boySlavic

Radoslav is a boy name of Slavic origin, meaning “Joyful glory”.

MeaningJoyful glory
GenderBoy
OriginSlavic
Written asРадослав
PronunciationRAH-doh-slahv
TraditionModern & Classic
Used inBulgaria, Serbia, Slovakia, Poland

Meaning and origin of Radoslav

Radoslav joins rad, glad or eager, with slav, glory or fame, so it is usually explained as 'happy glory' or 'one who rejoices in glory'. It is found in Bulgaria, Serbia, Slovakia and the Czech Republic, and in Poland as Radoslaw. Short forms such as Rado, Radek and Rasho are common. Like other -slav names it dates to the early Slavic period.

Is Radoslav a religious name?

Radoslav is a traditional Slavic name with no religious meaning.

How popular is Radoslav?

Moderately common in Bulgaria and other Slavic countries.

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Spellings and variants of Radoslav

RadoslawRadoslavaRadekRado

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Radoslav mean?

Radoslav means 'Joyful glory'. It is of Slavic origin.

Does Radoslav have a religious meaning?

Radoslav is a traditional Slavic name with no religious meaning.

How do you pronounce Radoslav?

Radoslav is pronounced RAH-doh-slahv.

Is Radoslav a boy or girl name?

Radoslav is usually a boy name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.