Luděk
Luděk is a distinctive Czech name that originated as an independent pet form of Ludvík (Louis). It carries a friendly, traditional feel while symbolically referring to glory and warrior courage. It is an appealing choice for parents seeking an authentic Central European name.
Spelling Variants & Registry Records
Comparison of forms with and without diacritics
Names can be registered in the traditional form with diacritics or in an international spelling.
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisA Czech form of a Germanic name meaning "famous in battle".
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Luděk je česká osamostatnená domácka podoba mena Ludvík, ktoré pochádza zo starohornonemeckého mena Hlūdwig. Jeho zložky hlūt vo význame „slávny, preslávený“ a wīg vo význame „boj“ dávajú menu význam „slávny v boji“ alebo „slávny bojovník“.
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LUDEK
Requires spelling without diacriticsě (1)
Regional Central European form11 foreign variants
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •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 calendarsVyslovuje sa [luďek]; české písmeno ě po d označuje výslovnosť ďe.
Grammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesNotable figures named Luděk
18People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.
Czech dubbing actor, actor, presenter and television presenter (1933-2019)
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