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Boy's nameOrigin: SlavicName day: 18 JuneName day in 2 European calendars

Vratislav

Vratislav is a classic Slavic dithematic name with deep historical significance. In Central European history, it was famously borne by Bohemian and Moravian rulers. It remains a dignified, melodious, and culturally grounded choice for a boy.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Slovak:
Vratislav
Czech:
Vratislav
Hungarian:
Polish:
German:
Spanish:
French:
Vratislav
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

An ancient Slavic name meaning 'the one who brings back glory' or 'celebrating return'.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Staré slovanské dvojčlenné meno utvorené zo slovesného základu vrati- vo význame „vrátiť, navrátiť“ a zložky -slav súvisiacej so slovom sláva. Vykladá sa ako „vracajúci slávu“ alebo „oslavujúci návrat“.

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International Traveler Index

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

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Degree of global adaptability100 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

VRATISLAV

100% identical to original form
Script & diacritics:

No diacritics (ASCII)

Universal international spelling
World languages:

10 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.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
18 JuneOficiálny kalendár
Slovak Official CalendarSlovak Extended CalendarTranovský Evangelical
9 December
Czech Calendar

Grammar & Cases

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

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
VratkoVraťoVratíkSlávoSlavko
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Vratislav
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Vratislav! Vratko! Vraťo!

Notable figures named Vratislav

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

All personalities catalog
Person type
Vratislav Lokvenc
CZ
born 1973Notable Figure

Czech footballer

Vratislav II.
1031 – 1092Historical Figure

Duke and king of Bohemia from 1061 to 1092

Vratislav I.
died 921Historical Figure

Duke of Bohemia

Vratislav Greško
SK
born 1977Notable Figure

Slovak soccer player

Vratislav VII. Pomořanský
1363 – 1395Historical Figure

Duke of Pomerania-Stolp

Vratislav Brabenec
CZ
born 1943Notable Figure

Czech saxophonist (born 1943)

Vratislav II. z Pernštejna
1530 – 1582Historical Figure

Czech nobleman (1530-1582)

Vratislav Hugo Brunner
CZ
1886 – 1928Historical Figure

Czech graphic, illustrator, painter and typographer (1886-1928)

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3 + 1 = 4 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:V.S.without dots:VS
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  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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