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Boy's nameOrigin: SlavicName day: 29 MarchName day in 3 European calendars

Miroslav

Miroslav is a traditional masculine name of Slavic heritage that unites the concepts of peace and renown. Widely cherished across Slavic-speaking nations, it is a timeless and dignified classic. It conveys strength and calm nobility while offering versatile everyday forms.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

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

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

The name Miroslav means 'the one who celebrates peace' or 'renowned for peace'.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Staré slovanské zložené meno utvorené z členov mirъ vo význame „mier, pokoj“ a slavъ, súvisiaceho so slávou a slávením. Vykladá sa ako „ten, kto oslavuje mier“, prípadne „slávny mierom“.

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International Traveler Index

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

85 / 100Veľmi dobrá medzinárodná adaptabilita
Degree of global adaptability85 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

MIROSLAV

100% identical to original form
Script & diacritics:

No diacritics (ASCII)

Universal international spelling
World languages:

18 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.
  • •Známe v okolitých stredoeurópskych a slovanských krajinách.
What to keep in mind abroad
  • •Meno je špecifické pre stredoeurópsky / slovanský kultúrny okruh, pre cudzincov bude pôsobiť originálne a exoticky.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
29 MarchOficiálny kalendár
Slovak Official CalendarSlovak Extended Calendar
1 February
Croatian Calendar
6 March
Czech Calendar
8 March
Tranovský Evangelical
14 July
Croatian Calendar
18 July
Croatian Calendar
24 August
Croatian Calendar

Grammar & Cases

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

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
MiroMirkoMiroslavkoMiško
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Miroslav
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Miroslav! Miro! Mirko!

Notable figures named Miroslav

27

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

All personalities catalog
Person type
Miroslav Krleža
HR
1893 – 1981Historical Figure

Croatian writer (1893–1981)

Miroslav Stoch
SK
born 1989Notable Figure

Slovak association football player

Miroslav Đukić
RS
born 1966Notable Figure

Serbian footballer

Miroslav Karhan
SK
born 1976Notable Figure

Slovak footballer (born 1976)

Miroslav Kadlec
CZ
born 1964Notable Figure

Czech footballer

Miroslav Vitouš
CZ
born 1947Notable Figure

Czech bass guitarist, jazz musician and contrabassist

Miroslav Ondříček
CZ
1934 – 2015Historical Figure

Czech cameraman (1934-2015)

Miroslav Tyrš
AH
1832 – 1884Historical Figure

Czech art historian, sports organizer and founder of the Sokol movement (1832-1884)

Test how Miroslav sounds with your surname

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

Full name:

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3 + 1 = 4 syllables

85 / 100Very good
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Initials / monogram:with dots:M.S.without dots:MS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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