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László

Boy · English · Short name

Meaning
Glorious rule, of the famous power
Pronunciation
LAH-sloh
Origin
English

Hungarian form of Vladislav, from Slavic 'vlad' and 'slav'.

Popularity
Common in Hungary (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Slavic, Hungarian

Commonly used in: Hungary, Romania, United States

Alternate spellings

  • LaszloHungarian

    Without the accent.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Saint Ladislaus

    c. 1046–1095

    King of Hungary, a chivalrous medieval monarch and saint.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Hungarian Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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