Miroslav name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old Slavic and Slavonic
Usage: Czech
Pronunciation: MEER-oh-slaf
Meaning: Great, Famous and Peace
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Miroslav meaning and origin

What does Miroslav mean?

Unheard-of Miroslav particulary is used in Czech is of Slavonic and Old Slavic origin, meaning of Miroslav is "Great, Famous or Peace" is bestowed upon boys.

How do I pronounce Miroslav?

The proper pronunciation of one syllabled Miroslav is MEER-oh-slaf with emphasis on first MEER syllable. m(i)-ros-lav, mir(o)-slav or meer-oh-slav are the different way(s) to pronounce the name.

Variants of Miroslav

Mircea

How popular is the name Miroslav?

Miroslav is an uncommon baby name in United States where it has been in use since 1983 and peaked in 1983 when it ranked 4903rd. Over 103 babies in United States have been named Miroslav.

Also, it is uncommon in England and Wales, where it has been in use since 1999 and peaked in 2014 when it ranked 1486th. Over 140 babies in England and Wales have been named Miroslav.

During its 26 years of usage in France, it had made up to just the top 800 boy names. Over 116 babies in France have been named Miroslav.

However things change on global perspective, Miroslav is extremely popular in Czech Republic where every 1 in 70 have the name.

Also the baby name is popular in Slovakia, Serbia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Russia. According to our research, at least 370000 people have been bestowed Miroslav around the globe.

YearRankBirths
202382309
202282569
202181029
2019107856
201881389
2017753210
201688098
2015106346
2014506118
201396497
View more ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Miroslav in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Finland4831250

What numbers say about Miroslav?

You are an exceptional person, a good listener for your friends and family, but shy as a lover. When you are having hardships, you feel like the world's falling apart when it's not. Understanding others is your specialty, but you never expect people to do for you, what you are willing to do for them. Your best character traits are individuality and independence. Focus on inner peace, balance, harmony, helping those in need, kindness, and love.

Other names liked by soon-to-be-parents that are similar to Miroslav

  •  Hanus - Boy name Hanus is originated from Hebrew, meaning of Hanus is "God is Merciful" is used chiefly in Czech, Swedish and Faroese
  •  Kornel - New-fangled and Offbeat Kornel is used especially in Czech and Dutch aimed at baby boys, Kornel means "Horn" is originated from Polish and Czech
  •  Mirek - Mirek's meaning is Strong, Glory or Peace used for boys and is used principally in Polish and Czech is originated from Slavonic
  •  Leon - Durable and Well-Liked Leon is used predominantly in French, Italian and Greenlandic has its origin in Old Greek, Latin and Germanic aimed at both sexes, Leon means "Lion, Like a Lion or Lion of Naples". Frequently Used name Leon managed to bag 238th position among boy names in 2018 in United States
  •  Markus - Popular boy name Markus is originated from Greek and Latin used in German and Finnish languages, meaning of Markus is "Dedicated to Mars (The Roman God of War) or God of War Mars Ordained"

Famous people named Miroslav

  • Miroslav Filipović, Bosnian Croat Franciscan friar and Ustashe military chaplain that participated in atrocities during World War II
  • Miroslav Ouzký, Czech Member of the European Parliament
  • Miroslav Horníček, Czech actor, writer, director
  • Miroslav Kusý, Slovak political scientist and politician
  • Miroslav Tadić, born 1959
  • Miroslav Mikolášik, Slovak politician and Member of the European Parliament with the Krestansko-demokraticke hnutie
  • Miroslav Ivanov, popular Czech nonfiction writer
  • Miroslav Rožić, Croatian right-wing politician
  • Miroslav Verner, Czech egyptologist
  • Miroslav Venhoda, Czech choral conductor
  • Miroslav Radman, prominent Croatian-French biologist
  • Miroslav Brandt, Croatian historian, writer, publicist and polymath
  • Miroslav Kárný, historian and writer from Prague, Czechoslovakia
  • Miroslav Katětov, His research interests
  • Miroslav Josić Višnjić, Serbian writer and poet
  • Miroslav Guzdek, male javelin thrower from the Czech Republic
  • Miroslav Menc, Czech shot putter, whose personal best put is 20
  • Miroslav Čangalović, Serbian opera and concert singer and is considered to be one of the greatest basses
  • Miroslav Šimek, Czechoslovak-Czech slalom canoeist
  • Miroslav Kopal, Czechoslovakian-Czech nordic combined skier
  • Miroslav Žamboch, Czech physicist and author
  • Miroslav Trejtnar, master puppeteer and teacher of puppetry
  • Miroslav Pribanić, Croatian handball player
  • Miroslav Volf, Croatian Protestant theologian and public intellectual
  • Miroslav Fiedler, Czech mathematician
  • Miroslav Klose, German former professional footballer
  • Miroslav Krleža, Croatian writer and a prominent figure
  • Miroslav Vitouš, musical artist
  • Miroslav Holub, Czech poet and immunologist
  • Miroslav Šatan, Slovak former professional ice hockey right winger
  • Miroslav Blažević, Croatian former football manager and former professional player
  • Miroslav Kalousek, Czech politician
  • Miroslav Škoro, Croatian musician and politician
  • Miroslav Matušovič, Czech footballer
  • Miroslav Zálešák, Slovak ice hockey player
  • Miroslav Karhan, retired Slovak football midfielder and manager
  • Miroslav Ondříček, Czech cinematographer
  • Miroslav of Croatia, King of Croatia
  • Miroslav Táborský, Czech actor
  • Miroslav Žbirka, Slovak pop music singer and songwriter
  • Miroslav Macek, politician
  • Miroslav Deronjić, Bosnian Serb
  • Miroslav Kadlec, former Czech football defender
  • Miroslav Đukić, Serbian former footballer who played as a sweeper
  • Miroslav Stević, Serbian former professional footballer
  • Miroslav Mišković, Serbian business magnate, investor
  • Miroslav Sládek, Czech politician
  • Miroslav Filip, Czech chess grandmaster
  • Miroslav Hýll, former Slovak football goalkeeper and currently manager of FC ŠTK 1914 Šamorín
  • Miroslav Manolov, Bulgarian footballer
  • Miroslav Ivanov, former Bulgarian footballer
  • Miroslav Lazanski, Serbian journalist and military analyst

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
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