Volodymyr Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationvoh-loh-DEE-meer / vɔlɔˈdɪmɪr

Ukrainian; Slavic

Meaning

ruler of the world

Historical & Cultural Background

Volodymyr is a traditional Slavic name, derived from the elements 'volod' meaning 'to rule' and 'myr' meaning 'peace' or 'world'. It has historical significance in Ukraine, particularly due to the legacy of Volodymyr the Great, who was a key figure in the Christianization of Kievan Rus'. The name is commonly used in Ukraine and has cultural resonance in Eastern European countries.

Similar Names

VladimirVladislavVladMyrkoBohdanYaroslavOlegSviatoslav

Variants

  • Volodymyrko
  • Volodko

International Variants

  • Vladimir (Russian)
  • Włodzimierz (Polish)
  • Volodimir (Bulgarian)

Famous people named Volodymyr

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Fictional characters named Volodymyr

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Sibling Suggestions

ViktorOlehMykolaDmytroAndriySergiy

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Volodymyr was first seen in the United States in 2023. Volodymyr has ranked as high as #1371 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Volodymyr has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Volodymyr

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20235