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Boy's nameOrigin: SlavicName day: 17 July

Bohuslav

Bohuslav is a classic compound Slavic name with the uplifting meaning of “glory to God” or “praising God”. It belongs to the esteemed family of historic names ending in -slav, alongside Miroslav, Jaroslav, and Stanislav. It carries a proud heritage, noble presence, and spiritual depth.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Bohuslav
Slovak:
Bohuslav
Czech:
Bohuslav
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

An ancient Slavic name meaning “glory to God” or “one who glorifies God”.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Staré slovanské dvojčlenné meno utvorené zo základov boh a slav- (sláva, oslavovať). Jeho pôvodný význam sa vykladá ako „Bohu sláva“ alebo „oslavujúci Boha“.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

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

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie100 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

BOHUSLAV

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

15 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •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
17 JulyOficiálny kalendár
Slovak Official CalendarSlovak Extended Calendar
5 April
Tranovský Evangelical
22 August
Czech Calendar

Grammar & Cases

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

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
BohušBohuškoBohunSlavoSlavko
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Bohuslav
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Bohuš! Slavo! Slavko!

Notable figures named Bohuslav

29

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

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Person type
Bohuslav Sobotka
CZ
born 1971Notable Figure

Czech politician

Bohuslav Martinů
US
1890 – 1959Historical Figure

Czech composer (1890–1959)

Bohuslav Balbín
1621 – 1688Historical Figure

Czech baroque writer, philosopher, historian, linguist, religion writer, educator, writer, science writer and roman catholic priest

Bohuslav Matěj Černohorský
1684 – 1742Historical Figure

Czech music educator, composer, organist and Roman Catholic priest (1684-1742)

Bohuslav Brauner
AH
1855 – 1935Historical Figure

Czech chemist (1855–1935)

Bohuslav Hasištejnský z Lobkovic
1461 – 1510Historical Figure

Czech poet, traveller, humanist and satiricist

Bohuslav Šulek
HR
1816 – 1895Historical Figure

Croatian linguist (1816–1895)

Bohuslav Svoboda
CZ
born 1944Notable Figure

Czech politician and physician

Test how Bohuslav sounds with your surname

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Bohuslav 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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