Wacław

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Wacław comes from the Slavic words "vats" (rule) and "slava" (glory), meaning "glorious ruler".
Pronunciation
In the Polish language, the name is pronounced "VAHTS-wahv".
VA-tswaf
Popularity
Wacław is not a widely used name outside of Poland, and even within Poland, it is not among the most popular baby names.

cartoon of the name Wacław
Cartoon of Wacław

Wacław Name meanings & History

The name Wacław comes from the Slavic words "vats" (rule) and "slava" (glory), meaning "glorious ruler". Polish form of Václav. The name Wacław is used primarily in Poland, but it may also be used by people of Polish descent or those with an interest in Polish culture.

Zodiac Sign of Wacław: Willful Leo

Synonyms of Wacław:

W: Wild,Wonderment,Wonderful,Willful,Wishful

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

C: Cute,Candid,Curious,Copycat,Chatty,Choice,Clever

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

Wacław is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Rough name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name

Famous People

Notable people with the name Wacław include Wacław of Szamotuły (16th-century Polish composer and poet), Wacław Niżyński (Polish ballet dancer and choreographer), and Waclaw Szybalski (Polish-American geneticist and microbiologist).

Related Names to Wacław

Variations of the name Wacław include Waclaw, Václav (Czech), and Venceslao (Italian and Spanish).

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