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Vladimir: Name Meaning and Origin

Pronounced: Vladimir · 3 syllables

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

Meaning

«Ruler of the world»

Gender

Boy

Origin

Slavic

Popularity

84 out of 100

Where Vladimir is popular

  • RussiaTop 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 Vladimir

With its Slavic heritage, Vladimir has long been valued for its meaning, "Ruler of the world." It is the kind of boy's name that carries a clear story parents can pass on.

In everyday speech Vladimir is said Vladimir (3 syllables). Vladimir is usually used in full, without a common nickname. Across languages you'll also come across related forms and spellings such as Владимир.

Today Vladimir is a well-loved favorite, scoring 84 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as strong.

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Variants & Related Spellings

Владимир

FAQ

What does the name Vladimir mean?+

The name Vladimir means "Ruler of the world".

What is the origin of the name Vladimir?+

Vladimir is a name of Slavic origin.

Is Vladimir a girl or boy name?+

Vladimir is traditionally a boy name.

How do you pronounce Vladimir?+

Vladimir is pronounced Vladimir (3 syllables).

Is Vladimir a popular name?+

Vladimir is a well-loved favorite, scoring 84 out of 100 in our popularity index.

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