Bolesław

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

Meaning & History

Derived from Slavic boľe "more, greater" and slava "glory". This was the name of kings of Poland, starting in the 11th century with the first Polish king Bolesław the Brave.

Related Names

DiminutiveBolek
Feminine FormBolesława
Other Languages & CulturesBoleslav(Czech) Boľeslavŭ(Old Slavic)

Popularity

People think this name is

classic   mature   formal   strong   rough   strange   complex  

Name Days

Poland: August 19

Images

Bolesław the Brave in a 1771 painting by Marcello BacciarelliBolesław the Brave in a 1771 painting by Marcello Bacciarelli

Categories

glory, greatness, history, kings, Polish presidents
Entry updated April 23, 2024