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Volodymyr: Name Meaning and Origin

Pronounced: Volodymyr · 4 syllables

Everything about the name Volodymyr: 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

80 out of 100

Where Volodymyr is popular

  • UkraineTop 40

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 Volodymyr

Volodymyr draws on Slavic tradition and is generally taken to mean "Ruler of the world." As a boy's name it balances heritage with everyday familiarity.

The name is pronounced Volodymyr and carries 4 syllables. Volodymyr is usually used in full, without a common nickname. Across languages you'll also come across related forms and spellings such as Володимир.

Today Volodymyr is a well-loved favorite, scoring 80 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as strong.

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Variants & Related Spellings

Володимир

FAQ

What does the name Volodymyr mean?+

The name Volodymyr means "Ruler of the world".

What is the origin of the name Volodymyr?+

Volodymyr is a name of Slavic origin.

Is Volodymyr a girl or boy name?+

Volodymyr is traditionally a boy name.

How do you pronounce Volodymyr?+

Volodymyr is pronounced Volodymyr (4 syllables).

Is Volodymyr a popular name?+

Volodymyr is a well-loved favorite, scoring 80 out of 100 in our popularity index.

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