Jaroslav
Jaroslav is a prominent traditional Slavic name borne by renowned historical rulers since the Middle Ages. It carries a strong, dignified, and spirited resonance that has stood the test of time. An outstanding choice for parents seeking an authentic, celebrated name with an inspiring meaning.
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Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisA distinguished Slavic name meaning "famous for strength" or "glorious in vitality".
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Pôvodné slovanské dvojčlenné meno utvorené zo základov jar- a -slav. Prvý základ súvisí s praslovanským prídavným menom *jarъ vo významoch „prudký, mocný, silný, bujný“, druhý so slovom *slava „sláva“. Meno sa preto vykladá najmä ako „slávny silou“ alebo „mocný a slávny“.
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JAROSLAV
100% identical to original formNo diacritics (ASCII)
Universal international spelling18 foreign variants
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •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.
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Dates in Slovak and international calendarsGrammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesNotable figures named Jaroslav
21People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.
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Jaroslav Smith
3 + 1 = 4 syllables
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