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Slava

Gender-neutral · English · Medium name

Meaning
Glory, fame
Pronunciation
SLAH-vah
Origin
English

From Slavic 'slava' meaning glory or fame; a short form of many Slavic names.

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Slavic, Serbian

Commonly used in: Eastern Europe, Serbia, United States

Also recorded as Girl.

Alternate spellings

  • SlávaCzech

    Czech form with an accent.

Similar names

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Slavica

SLAH-vih-tsah

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Meaning: Glorious, of fame

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Bojana

boy-YAH-nah

Girl · English

Meaning: Battle, war

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Branko

BRAHN-koh

Boy · English

Meaning: Glorious protector

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Radoslav

RAH-doh-slav

Boy · English

Meaning: Joyful glory

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Radmila

rad-MEE-lah

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Meaning: Joyful grace, dear people

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Miroslav

MEE-roh-slav

Boy · English

Meaning: Peaceful glory

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Slavic Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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