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Slava

Girl · English · Medium name

Meaning
Glory, fame, of the glory
Pronunciation
SLAH-vuh
Origin
English

From Slavic meaning glory or fame.

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Slavic, Russian, English

Commonly used in: Russia, Eastern Europe, United States

Also recorded as Gender-neutral.

Alternate spellings

  • SlavaSlavic

    Same spelling; no common variant.

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Sources for this record

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

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