Rastislav
Rastislav is an esteemed Slavic name rich with historical grandeur, celebrated for Prince Rastislav of Great Moravia. It commemorates the historical arrival of the mission of Cyril and Methodius. Dignified, timeless, and resonant, it provides both noble prestige and warm domestic forms.
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Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisAn ancient Slavic name denoting one whose glory grows or multiplies.
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Staré slovanské dvojčlenné meno utvorené zo základov rasti- vo význame „rásť, pribúdať“ a -slav vo význame „sláva“. Vykladá sa ako „ten, ktorého sláva rastie“ alebo „rozmnožujúci slávu“.
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RASTISLAV
100% identical to original formNo diacritics (ASCII)
Universal international spelling14 foreign variants
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •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 10 svetových jazykoch.
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Dates in Slovak and international calendarsGrammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesNotable figures named Rastislav
12People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.
Slovak politician, diplomat, astronomer and French Army general who served as co-founder of Czechoslovakia.
Slovak diplomat, minister of foreign affairs of the Slovak Republic
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