Václav is a boy's name of Czech origin meaning “Václav is derived from the Slavic name Vladislav, meaning 'more glory'. It is historically significant, associated with Saint Wenceslas, the patron saint of Bohemia..” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Vašek, Václavek. Václav is an uncommon, distinctive choice for boys, with a popularity score of 10 out of 100 — perfect for parents seeking something rare.
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VAH-tslav
Phonetic spelling
A rare, distinctive name — a great pick if you want something uncommon.
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Václav means “Václav is derived from the Slavic name Vladislav, meaning 'more glory'. It is historically significant, associated with Saint Wenceslas, the patron saint of Bohemia..” It is a boy's name of Czech origin.
Václav is pronounced VAH-tslav.
Václav is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Václav has a popularity score of 10 out of 100 based on current naming trends.
Popular nicknames for Václav include Vašek, Václavek.
Middle names that pair well with Václav include Václav Jakub, Václav Marek, Václav Tomas.
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