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  • Meaning:Bolesław is a Slavic name meaning "glory of battle" or "one who gains glory in battle."
  • Gender:Boy
  • Numerology:8
  • Syllables:3
  • Origin:German

More About The Name Boleslaw

Boleslaw is a masculine name of Slavic origin; it originates from Poland, and is quite traditional and powerful. The name Boleslaw is made up of two elements: 'bole' which means 'large or more' and 'slav' that means 'glory' - so, the overall meaning of the name is 'great glory' or 'greater glory.'

Historically, several notable figures bore this name, including a number of Polish and Bohemian (now the Czech Republic) kings and dukes. One of the better known was Boleslaw I the Brave, who was the first King of Poland. Bolesław Prus is also a noteworthy person with this name, a renowned Polish novelist and leading figure in the literature of the Polish positivism period during the late 19th century.

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