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Ladislaus
Pronounced LAD-iss-laws /ˈlædɪslɔːs/Medium
Meaning: Ladislaus is the Latinized form of the Slavic Vladislav and Hungarian László, from vlad, 'rule,' and slav, 'glory' — 'glorious rule.' It honors Saint Ladislaus I, a medieval king of Hungary.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Ladislaus is the Latin form of the Slavic Vladislav and Hungarian László, built from 'rule' and 'glory' for 'glorious rule.' It carried the prestige of Saint Ladislaus I of Hungary and reached America with central- and eastern-European immigrant families. It appears in United States records from around 1906 and peaks about 1915, in a great wave of immigration. It was always rare here, given to only a couple dozen boys a year.
With records ending in the mid nineteen-thirties, Ladislaus had a short American run tied to one immigrant generation and reads as a great-grandfather-era name. It has not revived in the United States, though László thrives in Hungary; its regal roots and short form Laszlo keep it striking for a parent honoring heritage.
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- ★Saint Ladislaus I (c. 1040-1095)King of Hungary, later canonized, remembered as a model chivalrous Christian ruler
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Ladislaus mean?
It is a Latinized form of the Slavic Vladislav and Hungarian László, meaning 'glorious rule.'
How do you pronounce Ladislaus?
It's said LAD-iss-laws /ˈlædɪslɔːs/, 3 syllables.
Is Ladislaus a boy or girl name?
Ladislaus is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Ladislaus?
It was always rare in America, an immigrant heritage name given to only a couple dozen boys a year around the nineteen-tens.