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Sviatoslav: Name Meaning and Origin

Pronounced: Sviatoslav · 3 syllables

Everything about the name Sviatoslav: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.

Meaning

«Holy glory»

Gender

Boy

Origin

Slavic

Popularity

85 out of 100

Where Sviatoslav is popular

  • UkraineTop 30

Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.

About the Name Sviatoslav

Sviatoslav draws on Slavic tradition and is generally taken to mean "Holy glory." As a boy's name it balances heritage with everyday familiarity.

The name is pronounced Sviatoslav and carries 3 syllables. Sviatoslav is usually used in full, without a common nickname. Across languages you'll also come across related forms and spellings such as Святослав.

Today Sviatoslav is a well-loved favorite, scoring 85 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as faith.

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Variants & Related Spellings

Святослав

FAQ

What does the name Sviatoslav mean?+

The name Sviatoslav means "Holy glory".

What is the origin of the name Sviatoslav?+

Sviatoslav is a name of Slavic origin.

Is Sviatoslav a girl or boy name?+

Sviatoslav is traditionally a boy name.

How do you pronounce Sviatoslav?+

Sviatoslav is pronounced Sviatoslav (3 syllables).

Is Sviatoslav a popular name?+

Sviatoslav is a well-loved favorite, scoring 85 out of 100 in our popularity index.

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