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Boy's nameOrigin: SlavicName day: 10 March

Branislav

Branislav is a traditional masculine name of Slavic origin associated with battle, protection, and renown. It conveys a strong sense of reliability, chivalry, and noble purpose. A timeless choice that pairs classical strength with an open, approachable nature.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Branislav
Slovak:
Branislav
Czech:
Branislav
Hungarian:
German:
Branislav
Spanish:
Branislav
French:
Branislav
Italian:
Portuguese:
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

The name signifies a glorious warrior, defender, or one who defends glory.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Pôvodné slovanské dvojčlenné meno utvorené zo základov bran- vo význame „bojovať, brániť, chrániť“ a -slav vo význame „sláva“. Tradične sa vykladá ako „slávny bojovník“, „slávny obranca“ alebo „ten, kto bráni slávu“.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

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

85 / 100Veľmi dobrá medzinárodná adaptabilita
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie85 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

BRANISLAV

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

13 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.
  • •Známe v okolitých stredoeurópskych a slovanských krajinách.
Na čo myslieť v zahraničí
  • •Meno je špecifické pre stredoeurópsky / slovanský kultúrny okruh, pre cudzincov bude pôsobiť originálne a exoticky.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
10 MarchOficiálny kalendár
Slovak Official CalendarSlovak Extended CalendarTranovský Evangelical

Grammar & Cases

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

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
BraňoBraňkoBrankoBraníkBranček
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Branislav
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Braňo! Braňko! Branko!

Notable figures named Branislav

17

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

All personalities catalog
Person type
Branislav Ivanović
RS
born 1984Notable Figure

Serbian association football player

Branislav Nušić
1864 – 1938Historical Figure

Serbian writer

Branislav Sekulić
YU
1906 – 1968Historical Figure

Serbian footballer (1906-1968)

Branislav Mitrović
RS
born 1985Notable Figure

Serbian water polo player

Branislav Simić
YU
born 1935Notable Figure

Olympic wrestler

Branislav Mezei
SK
born 1980Notable Figure

Slovak ice hockey player

Branislav Konrád
SK
born 1987Notable Figure

Slovak ice hockey player

Branislav Jovanović
RS
born 1985Notable Figure

Serbian footballer

Test how Branislav sounds with your surname

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Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Branislav Smith

3 + 1 = 4 syllables

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

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