Waclaw
Waclaw is a Christian boy name of Czech (Slavic), via Polish origin, meaning “Greater glory”.
| Meaning | Greater glory |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Czech (Slavic), via Polish |
| Written as | Wacław |
| Pronunciation | VAHTS-wahf |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Poland, Czech Republic |
Meaning and origin of Waclaw
Wacław is the Polish form of the Czech Václav, from an older Slavic Venceslav, meaning 'more glory' or 'greater glory'. The Latin form is Wenceslaus. Famous bearers include Václav Havel, the Czech president, and the Polish poet Wacław Potocki. In Polish it is pronounced roughly 'VAHTS-wahf', with the ł sounding like a w.
Is Waclaw a Christian name?
The name honours St Wenceslas, the tenth-century Duke of Bohemia and patron saint of the Czech lands, remembered in the carol 'Good King Wenceslas'.
How popular is Waclaw?
Old-fashioned in Poland, though the Czech Václav remains common.
Gifts with the name Waclaw
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Waclaw mean?
Waclaw means 'Greater glory'. It is of Czech (Slavic), via Polish origin.
Is Waclaw a Christian name?
The name honours St Wenceslas, the tenth-century Duke of Bohemia and patron saint of the Czech lands, remembered in the carol 'Good King Wenceslas'.
How do you pronounce Waclaw?
Waclaw is pronounced VAHTS-wahf.
Is Waclaw a boy or girl name?
Waclaw is usually a boy name.