Miroslaw Boy

Popularity: · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationMEE-roh-swahf / ˈmiːroʊslɑːf

Slavic; Polish

Meaning

Slavic: glorious peace; Polish: peace and glory

Historical & Cultural Background

Miroslaw is a traditional Slavic name, commonly used in Poland and other Slavic countries. It combines the elements 'mir,' meaning peace, and 'slaw,' meaning glory or fame. The name reflects cultural values of harmony and honor. It has been borne by various historical figures and continues to be a popular choice in contemporary naming.

Trend Summary

Miroslaw has seen moderate popularity in Poland and among Slavic communities, with a stable presence over the years.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Miroslawa

International Variants

  • Miroslav (Czech)
  • Miroslaw (Ukrainian)
  • Miroslavo (Spanish)

Famous people named Miroslaw

Miroslaw Hermaszewski is a Polish astronaut known for being the first Pole in space.

Miroslaw Balka is a contemporary Polish artist recognized for his installations and sculptures.

Miroslaw Klose is a retired German footballer of Polish descent, celebrated for being the all-time top scorer in FIFA World Cups.

Miroslaw Jablonski is a Polish mathematician known for his contributions to topology.

Fictional characters named Miroslaw

Miroslaw is a character in the video game 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt,' known for his role in the side quests.

Miroslaw appears in the novel 'The Last Wish' by Andrzej Sapkowski, contributing to the rich lore of the series.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Miroslaw was first seen in the United States in 1916. Miroslaw has ranked as high as #835 nationally, which occurred in 1916, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Miroslaw has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Miroslaw

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19165