Lazlo as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Lazlo

What is the meaning of the name Lazlo ?

The baby name Lazlo is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Hungarian: [ˈlaːsloː]; English approximation: /ˈlɑːzloʊ/ (LAZ-loh).

Lazlo is Hungarian in Origin.

Lazlo is an Anglicized spelling of Hungarian László, itself adapted from the Latin Ladislaus, the courtly form of the Slavic name Vladislav. Composed of elements meaning “rule” (vlad-) and “glory/fame” (-slav), it carries the sense of “glorious ruler” or “one who rules with glory.” The name became a Hungarian staple through St. László (Ladislaus I), the 11th‑century king revered for piety and martial leadership, which fixed László as a classic in Hungary for centuries.

While Lazlo is rare in English-speaking countries, it offers a streamlined, phonetic take on a richly traditional Central European name. Common variants include László (Hungarian standard), Laszlo and Laslo (diacritic-free), and Ladislaus/Ladislas in Latin and French contexts. Cognates across the region include Polish Władysław, Czech/Slovak Ladislav, and Russian/Serbo-Croatian Vladislav. Hungarian nicknames like Laci further root the name in everyday use.