Branislav

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
Branislav is derived from the Slavic words "braniti" and "slava", which mean "to defend" and "glory", respectively. Therefore, the name Branislav means "to defend glory" or "glorious defender".
Scripts(How to write)
Бранислав (Serbian Cyrillic), Bratislav (Slovak).
Бранислав(Serbian, Macedonian)
Pronunciation
BRA-nyee-slow(Slovak)
brah-NEE-slahv (Serbian), brah-TEE-slav (Slovak).
Popularity
Branislav is rarely used in English-speaking countries, which makes it a unique and exotic choice for parents who want a Slavic name with a strong meaning. The name is more popular in Serbia and Slovakia, where it is a top 100 name for boys.

cartoon of the name Branislav
Cartoon of Branislav

Branislav Name meanings & History

Branislav is derived from the Slavic words "braniti" and "slava", which mean "to defend" and "glory", respectively. Therefore, the name Branislav means "to defend glory" or "glorious defender". Form of Bronisław in several languages. Branislav is used as a first name for baby boys in Slavic countries, especially in Serbia, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic. It is often given to boys with strong and heroic personalities, as the name encourages them to be protectors and defenders of their families and communities.

Zodiac Sign of Branislav: Beauty Taurus,Brains Libra

Synonyms of Branislav:

B: Brains,Bountiful,Bashful,Beauty

R: Restless,Reason,Resourceful,Rational

A: Aggressive,Action,Ambitious,Angry,Assertive,Argumentative

N: Nitpicking,Nervous,Neat,Nice,Neurosis,Nagging,Nutrition

I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate

S: Status,Security,Social Standing,Solidity,Sensuality,Sex,Success

L: Lovely,Legal,Lazy,Languid,Luscious,Liaison,Lover

V: Variety,Vexing,Vivacious,Versatility

Branislav is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Urban name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous individuals with the name Branislav include Branislav Ivanovic (Serbian footballer), Branislav Nusic (Serbian playwright and satirist), and Branislav Grbic (Serbian volleyball player).

Related Names to Branislav

Branislava (feminine form of Branislav), Branimir, Branek, Branko, Bronislaw.

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