Bogusław

Gender Masculine
Usage Polish
Pronounced Pron. baw-GOO-swaf  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Means "glory of God" from the Slavic elements bogu "god" and slava "glory". This name was borne by several dukes of Pomerania, beginning in the 12th century.

Related Names

Feminine FormsBogusława, Bogna
Other Languages & CulturesBohuslav(Czech) Bohuslav(Slovak) Bohuslav(Ukrainian)
User SubmissionBoguslaw

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Categories

glory, theophoric names
Entry updated April 25, 2021