Wieslaw
Wieslaw is a Christian boy name of Polish (Slavic) origin, meaning “Greater glory”.
| Meaning | Greater glory |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Polish (Slavic) |
| Written as | Wiesław |
| Pronunciation | VYEH-swahf |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Poland |
Meaning and origin of Wieslaw
Wiesław is a Polish name usually explained as 'more glory' or 'greater glory', from a Slavic root related to więcej, more, and sław, glory, making it a close relative of Wacław. It was especially popular in Poland in the 1940s to 1960s. It is shortened to Wiesiek.
Is Wieslaw a Christian name?
Wiesław is a native Slavic name used by Catholic Polish families, but it has no major saint of its own.
How popular is Wieslaw?
Found mainly among older Polish men.
Gifts with the name Wieslaw
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Spellings and variants of Wieslaw
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Wieslaw mean?
Wieslaw means 'Greater glory'. It is of Polish (Slavic) origin.
Is Wieslaw a Christian name?
Wiesław is a native Slavic name used by Catholic Polish families, but it has no major saint of its own.
How do you pronounce Wieslaw?
Wieslaw is pronounced VYEH-swahf.
Is Wieslaw a boy or girl name?
Wieslaw is usually a boy name.