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Bogusław

Bogusław is a traditional Polish male name of Slavic origin, documented since the Middle Ages. In meaning and etymology, it corresponds to Bohuslav. It combines noble historical resonance with clear cultural identity, appealing to parents looking for a dignified classical name.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Boguslaw
Slovak:
Czech:
Hungarian:
Polish:
Bogusław
German:
Boguslaw
Spanish:
French:
Bogusław
Portuguese:
Other world variants:
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A traditional Slavic name meaning “he who praises God” or “glory to God”.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Staropoľské dvojčlenné meno slovanského pôvodu, utvorené z členov Bog(u)- vo význame „Boh“, pôvodne aj „šťastie, priaznivý údel“, a -sław, súvisiaceho so slovami „sláva“ a „sláviť“. Vykladá sa najmä ako „ten, kto oslavuje Boha“. Bogusław je poľským náprotivkom slovenského mena Bohuslav.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Bogusław vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

90 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie90 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

BOGUSLAW

Vyžaduje prepis bez mäkčeňov/dĺžňov
Písmo a diakritika:

ł (1)

Regionálna stredoeurópska forma
Svetové jazyky:

17 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Mierna diakritika – v medzinárodnom styku sa ľahko prepisuje do základnej latinky.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
22 March
Polish Calendar
23 September
Polish Calendar
18 December
Polish Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

V poľštine sa meno vyslovuje približne [bo-gu-słaf], v IPA /bɔˈɡu.swaf/; písmeno ł označuje hlásku podobnú slovenskému neslabičnému u a koncové w sa vyslovuje ako [f]. V slovenskom prostredí sa môže výslovnosť prispôsobovať podobe [boguslav].

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 3
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Bogusław
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Bogusława
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Bogusławovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Bogusława
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Bogusław
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Bogusławovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Bogusławom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
BoguśBoguszBoguškoBogusławek
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Bogusław
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Bogusław! Boguś! Bogusz!

Notable figures named Bogusław

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People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

All personalities catalog
Person type
Bogusław Linda
PL
born 1952Notable Figure

Polish actor, director

Bogusław V
DE
1318 – 1374Historical Figure

Duke of Pomerania

Bogusław X
1454 – 1523Historical Figure

Duke of Pomerania

Bogusław IV
died 1309Historical Figure

Duke of Pomerania

Bogusław XIV
DE
1580 – 1637Historical Figure

Duke of Pomerania-Rügenwalde, then all of Pomerania

Bogusław I
1130 – 1187Historical Figure

Duke of Pomerania-Stettin

Bogusław II
1177 – 1220Historical Figure

Duke of Pomerania-Stettin

Bogusław IX
DE
1407 – 1446Historical Figure

duke of Pomerania in Pomerania-Stolp

Test how Bogusław sounds with your surname

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Bogusław Smith

3 + 1 = 4 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:B.S.without dots:BS
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  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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