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Dobrosław

Dobrosław is the Polish spelling and variant of the Slavic dithematic name equivalent to Dobroslav. Traditionally translated as "renowned for goodness" or "of good fame", it retains its authentic historical orthography. It is a distinctive choice for parents appreciating Polish heritage and noble Slavic roots.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Slovak:
Czech:
Hungarian:
Polish:
Dobrosław
German:
Dobroslaw
Spanish:
French:
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Opposite gender version:
Girl's name: Dobrosława

Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A Slavic name denoting a person who enjoys a good reputation and honorable fame.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Slovanské zložené meno utvorené z členov dobro- („dobro“, „dobrý“) a -slav („sláva“). Vykladá sa najmä vo význame „ten, kto má dobrú povesť“ alebo „dobrou slávou preslávený“; podoba Dobrosław je poľská.

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International Traveler Index

How easily Dobrosław is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide

90 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Degree of global adaptability90 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

DOBROSLAW

Requires spelling without diacritics
Script & diacritics:

ł (1)

Regional Central European form
World languages:

9 foreign variants

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Travel strengths of this name
  • •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 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
10 January
Polish Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

Poľské písmeno „ł“ sa vyslovuje približne ako anglické „w“; meno sa v poľštine vyslovuje približne [dobrosuaf], s prízvukom na predposlednej slabike.

Grammar & Cases

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

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
DobrošDobroškoSlavkoSławek
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Dobrosław
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Dobrosław! Dobroš! Sławek!

Notable figures named Dobrosław

2

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

All personalities catalog
Person type
Dobrosław II
died 1134Historical Figure

Ruler of Duklja

Dobrosław Dowiat-Urbański
PL
born 1972Notable Figure

Polish civil servant

Test how Dobrosław sounds with your surname

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

Full name:

Dobrosław Smith

3 + 1 = 4 syllables

85 / 100Very good
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Initials / monogram:with dots:D.S.without dots:DS
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  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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