The baby name Ladislaus is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced {'IPA': '/ˈlædɪslɑːs/', 'respelling': 'LAH-di-slaws or LAD-ih-slaus'}.
Ladislaus is Slavic in Origin.
The baby name Ladislaus is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced {'IPA': '/ˈlædɪslɑːs/', 'respelling': 'LAH-di-slaws or LAD-ih-slaus'}.
Ladislaus is Slavic in Origin.
Ladislaus is the Latinized form of the Slavic name Vladislav, from vlad- “to rule” and slava “glory, fame,” yielding “glorious ruler” or “rule with glory.” Used in medieval Latin chancery language, it became the standard rendering for Central European rulers in chronicles and charters. In Hungarian it corresponds to László; close relatives include Polish Władysław, Czech/Slovak Ladislav, and wider Slavic Vladislav.
Bearers include Saint Ladislaus I of Hungary (11th century), a knightly king and national patron, and several later monarchs, among them Ladislaus the Posthumous and Poland’s Władysław kings, which cemented the name’s regal tone. Modern variants and adaptations include Laszlo (Anglicized for László), Ladislao (Spanish/Italian), Ladislau (Portuguese), and German Ladislaus; diminutives range from Hungarian Laci to Polish Władek/Włodek and Czech Slávek. Contemporary use remains traditional in Hungary and parts of Central Europe, while the Latin form Ladislaus survives chiefly in historical or ecclesiastical contexts.
Ladislaus is a rare find. There are only 39 recorded uses of it in our data, from 9 countries.
| Ladislaus I of Hungary Ladislaus I of Hungary is best known as a sainted king of Hungary who strengthened the kingdom and defended it against external threats. Also known as I. László in Hungarian, he ruled in the late 11th century and became famous for his military leadership, church reforms, and lasting importance in Hungarian history. | Ladislaus III of Hungary Ladislaus III of Hungary is best known for being a child king of Hungary and Croatia in the early 13th century. He ruled only briefly before dying young, and his short reign became part of the succession struggles of medieval Hungary. | Ladislaus IV of Hungary Ladislaus IV of Hungary is best known as a 13th-century king of Hungary, remembered for his troubled reign and his close ties to the Cumans. He is referred to in Hungarian as IV. (Kun) László and in Croatian as Ladislav IV. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NA | Boys | 0 | #247 | 7 | 6,830 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #305 | 1 | 6,530 |
| Austria | Boys | 0 | #429 | 14 | 2,180 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #465 | 2 | 10,523 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #943 | 10 | 5,697 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
Ladislaus is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:
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