Vaclav
Vaclav is a Christian boy name of Czech (Slavic) origin, meaning “More glory”.
| Meaning | More glory |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Czech (Slavic) |
| Written as | Václav |
| Pronunciation | VAHTS-lahf |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Czech Republic, Slovakia |
Meaning and origin of Vaclav
Vaclav, properly Václav, comes from the Old Slavic Veceslav, from vece (more, greater) and slav (glory), so it means 'more glory' or 'greater fame'. Its fame comes from Saint Wenceslas, the 10th-century Duke of Bohemia who became the country's patron saint and the 'Good King Wenceslas' of the English carol. Wenceslas Square in Prague is named after him, and Václav Havel, playwright and president, is a modern bearer.
Is Vaclav a Christian name?
Saint Wenceslas is the patron saint of the Czech lands, so Václav is a strongly Catholic and national name.
How popular is Vaclav?
A traditional Czech name, still in steady use.
Gifts with the name Vaclav
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Spellings and variants of Vaclav
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vaclav mean?
Vaclav means 'More glory'. It is of Czech (Slavic) origin.
Is Vaclav a Christian name?
Saint Wenceslas is the patron saint of the Czech lands, so Václav is a strongly Catholic and national name.
How do you pronounce Vaclav?
Vaclav is pronounced VAHTS-lahf.
Is Vaclav a boy or girl name?
Vaclav is usually a boy name.