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Boy's nameOrigin: SlavicName day: 27 JuneName day in 3 European calendars

Ladislav

Ladislav is a classic Slavic name steeped in Central European history and royal heritage. It carries an air of dignity and timeless nobility, while familiar nicknames lend it warmth and approachability. It is an established choice with an enduring, respected pedigree.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

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

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

Ladislav means one who rules with glory or gains fame through leadership.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Slovanské zložené meno, ktoré súvisí so staršou podobou Vladislav. Jeho prvá časť vychádza zo slovesa vládnuť a druhá zo základu slav- vo význame „sláva“.

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International Traveler Index

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

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Degree of global adaptability100 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

LADISLAV

100% identical to original form
Script & diacritics:

No diacritics (ASCII)

Universal international spelling
World languages:

15 foreign variants

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

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
27 JuneOficiálny kalendár
Slovak Official CalendarSlovak Extended CalendarTranovský EvangelicalCzech CalendarCroatian Calendar

Grammar & Cases

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

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
LacoLackoLaciLáďoLadkoLadík
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Ladislav
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Laco! Lacko! Laci!

Notable figures named Ladislav

21

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

All personalities catalog
Person type
Ladislav Krejčí
CZ
born 1992Notable Figure

Czech association football player (1992-)

Ladislav Vízek
CZ
born 1955Notable Figure

Czech footballer

Ladislav Smoljak
CZ
1931 – 2010Historical Figure

Czech actor, humorist, educator, director and scriptwriter (1931–2010)

Ladislav Chudík
SK
1924 – 2015Historical Figure

Slovak actor

Ladislav Šaloun
CZ
1870 – 1946Historical Figure

Czech sculptor (1870-1946)

Ladislav Josef Čelakovský
AH
1834 – 1902Historical Figure

Czech botanist, professor and translator (1834-1902)

Ladislav Pešek
SK
1906 – 1986Historical Figure

Czechoslovak actor (1906–1986)

Ladislav Stroupežnický
AH
1850 – 1892Historical Figure

Czech playwright and script editor (1850–1892)

Test how Ladislav sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

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

Full name:

Ladislav Smith

3 + 1 = 4 syllables

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

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