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Ljudevit

Ljudevit is an ancient Slavic male name, historically prominent in Croatia and celebrated through figures like the revivalist Ljudevit Gaj. Cognate to the Slavic root for 'people' combined with leadership, it offers an imposing, dignified character. It is an ideal choice for parents seeking an authentic, regal Slavic name with cultural depth.

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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

Slavic name traditionally interpreted as 'ruler of the people' or 'lord of the people'.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Chorvátske mužské meno slovanského pôvodu, zložené z praslovanských prvkov *ľud- („ľud, národ“) a *-vit („pán, vládca“). Vykladá sa teda ako „pán ľudu“ alebo „vládca ľudu“. V chorvátskej tradícii sa používa aj ako domáci ekvivalent germánskych mien Ludwig a Ľudovít, etymologicky však ide o samostatne utvorené slovanské meno.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

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

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

LJUDEVIT

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

14 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 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
28 April
Croatian Calendar
19 August
Croatian Calendar
25 August
Croatian Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

Výslovnosť: ľu-de-vit; chorvátske Lj sa vyslovuje ako slovenské mäkké ľ.

Grammar & Cases

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

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
LjudkoLjudeLjudevitko
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Ljudevit
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Ljudevit! Ljudko! Ljude!

Notable figures named Ljudevit

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

All personalities catalog
Ljudevit Gaj
HR
1809 – 1872Historical Figure

Croatian academic, writer and politician (1809–1872)

Ljudevít Posávský
died 823Historical Figure

Duke of Croatia

Ljudevit Lajčo Budanović
1873 – 1958Historical Figure

Roman-Catholic prelate and bishop (1873-1958)

Ljudevit Pivko
1880 – 1937Historical Figure

Slovene teacher and politician

Ljudevit Barić
1902 – 1984Historical Figure

director of the mineralogical museum and professor of mineralogy, University of Zagreb

Ljudevit Perič
AH
1884 – 1926Historical Figure

politician

Ljudevit Stiasny
AH
1862 – 1936Historical Figure

Slovenian writer (1862-1936)

Ljudevit Tomšič
AH
1843 – 1902Historical Figure

Test how Ljudevit sounds with your surname

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

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Ljudevit Smith

3 + 1 = 4 syllables

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

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