The nameLadislas
Ladislas is the French form of Ladislaus, a boy's name of Slavic origin borne by several kings of Hungary and Poland. It was mostly given in France in the 1920s.
- Boy's name
- Slavic
Meaning
Ladislas comes from the Slavic Vladislav, formed from vladi, "to rule", and slava, "glory".
Origin
Slavic.
History
In France the name peaked in the mid 1920s, partly thanks to Polish immigration.
Popularity of the name Ladislas
Ladislas in France
4440thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1991peak year (30 births)
1,025babies named Ladislas in France since 1900
Ladislas was most popular in France in the 1920s, with 175 births over the decade, 17% of all recorded babies named Ladislas. Half of all babies named Ladislas in France were born before 1970, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ladislas mean?
Ladislas comes from the Slavic Vladislav, formed from vladi, "to rule", and slava, "glory".
What is the origin of the name Ladislas?
Slavic.
Is Ladislas a girl's or a boy's name?
Ladislas is a boy's name.