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Radosław

Radosław is the Polish orthographic form of the ancient Slavic name Radoslav. Built on roots signifying joy, willingness, and renown, it has a robust historical pedigree. It is a splendid choice for families wanting to honor their Polish roots or embrace authentic Central European heritage.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Radoslaw
Slovak:
Czech:
Hungarian:
Polish:
Radosław
German:
Radoslaw
Spanish:
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Opposite gender version:
Girl's name: Radosława

Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A Slavic name denoting one who is eager for glory or rejoices in fame.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Radosław je poľská podoba starého slovanského dvojčlenného mena Radoslav. Prvý člen rad- súvisí s významami „radostný“, „ochotný“ alebo „rád“ a druhý člen -sław znamená „sláva“. Meno sa tradične vykladá ako „ten, kto je rád sláve“ alebo „ten, kto sa raduje zo slávy“.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

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

90 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie90 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

RADOSLAW

Vyžaduje prepis bez mäkčeňov/dĺžňov
Písmo a diakritika:

ł (1)

Regionálna stredoeurópska forma
Svetové jazyky:

13 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •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 10 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
12 February
Polish Calendar
2 March
Polish Calendar
8 September
Polish Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

V poľštine sa meno vyslovuje približne [ra-dos-uaf], pričom ł označuje neslabičné [u̯]. V slovenskom prostredí sa môže uplatniť aj pravopisom ovplyvnená výslovnosť so spoluhláskou l.

Grammar & Cases

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

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
RadekRadoRadkoRaduško
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Radosław
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Radosław! Radek! Rado!

Notable figures named Radosław

11

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

All personalities catalog
Radosław Sikorski
PL
born 1963Notable Figure

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland

Radosław Sobolewski
PL
born 1976Notable Figure

Polish footballer

Radosław Wojtaszek
PL
born 1987Notable Figure

Polish chess player

Radosław Kałużny
PL
born 1974Notable Figure

Polish footballer

Radosław Piwowarski
PL
born 1948Notable Figure

Polish film director, screenwriter and actor

Radosław Michalski
PL
born 1969Notable Figure

Polish footballer

Radosław Chruściński
PL
born 1991Notable Figure

Polish pair skater

Radosław Pazura
PL
born 1969Notable Figure

Polish actor

Test how Radosław sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

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

Full name:

Radosław Smith

3 + 1 = 4 syllables

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

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