Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vladimir
Proper Noun
/ˈvlæd.ɪ.mɪr/
Definition
A male given name of Slavic origin, commonly associated with historical and contemporary figures.
Examples
- Vladimir Lenin was a key figure in the Russian Revolution.
- The name Vladimir is popular in several Slavic countries.
- Vladimir Putin has been a prominent political leader in Russia.
Meaning
The name Vladimir is derived from the Slavic elements ‘vlad,’ meaning ‘to rule,’ and ‘mir,’ meaning ‘peace’ or ‘world.’ Therefore, it can be interpreted as ‘ruler of peace’ or ‘ruler of the world.’
Synonyms
- Volodymyr
- Wlodzimierz
- Vlad
