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Yaroslav: Name Meaning and Origin

Pronounced: Yaroslav · 3 syllables

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

Meaning

«Bright glory»

Gender

Boy

Origin

Slavic

Popularity

90 out of 100

Where Yaroslav is popular

  • UkraineTop 20
  • RussiaTop 20

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 Yaroslav

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

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

Today Yaroslav is a very popular choice, scoring 90 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as celestial.

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Variants & Related Spellings

Ярослав

FAQ

What does the name Yaroslav mean?+

The name Yaroslav means "Bright glory".

What is the origin of the name Yaroslav?+

Yaroslav is a name of Slavic origin.

Is Yaroslav a girl or boy name?+

Yaroslav is traditionally a boy name.

How do you pronounce Yaroslav?+

Yaroslav is pronounced Yaroslav (3 syllables).

Is Yaroslav a popular name?+

Yaroslav is a very popular choice, scoring 90 out of 100 in our popularity index.

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