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Władysław
Władysław m
Polish: from an old Slavonic personal name composed of the elements volod rule + slav glory. This was the name of four kings of Poland, and was an aristocratic name long before it was a royal name. The Blessed Wladyslaw (1440–1505) is revered as an evangelist.
Variant: Włodzisław.
Cognates: Czech: Vladislav, Ladislav. Latinate: LADISLAS (SEE Ladislas). Hungarian: LÁSZLÓ (SEE László). Italian: Ladislao.

First names dictionary. 2012.