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The baby name Miroslav is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmiroslaf/ (MEE-roh-slahv).

Miroslav is Slavic in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Slavic
Pronunciation: /ˈmiroslaf/ (MEE-roh-slahv)

What is the meaning of the name Miroslav ?

The baby name Miroslav is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmiroslaf/ (MEE-roh-slahv).

Miroslav is Slavic in Origin.

Miroslav is a pan-Slavic masculine given name formed from mir (peace; world) and slava (glory; fame), yielding senses such as peaceful glory, glory through peace, or famous for fostering peace. It belongs to the broad -slav name family across Central and Eastern Europe and carries auspicious, conciliatory undertones.

Attested since the early medieval period, it appears among rulers and nobles, including King Miroslav of Croatia (10th century) and Miroslav of Hum, patron of the 12th-century Miroslav Gospel. The name endured through the Slavic national revivals and saw strong 20th-century use in the former Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia, Poland, Bulgaria, and Russia. Variants include Mirosław (Polish), Мирослав (Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Serbian, Montenegrin, Macedonian), Міраслаў (Belarusian), and Miroslavs (Latvian). Diminutives and short forms include Miro, Mirek (Czech, Polish), Mirko (South Slavic), and occasionally Slavko. Feminine forms: Miroslava (Czech, Slovak, Russian, Bulgarian, Serbian, Ukrainian) and Mirosława (Polish).

Miroslav has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Miroslav

Miroslav Lajčák Politician · Born 1963 · Slovakia Miroslav Lajčák is a Slovak politician best known for his role as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Slovakia. He has also served as the President of the United Nations General Assembly from 2017 to 2018, where he focused on issues like sustainable development and conflict prevention. Miroslav Kostadinov Musician · Born 1976 · Bulgaria Miroslav Kostadinov, often known as Miro, is a Bulgarian musician best known for representing Bulgaria in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 with the song 'Angel si ti'. He has been a prominent figure in the Bulgarian pop music scene, with hits like 'Gubya kontrol, kogato' and 'Ne me gledai taka, momche'. Miroslav Vitouš Musician · Born 1947 · Czech Republic Miroslav Vitouš is a Czech musician best known as a founding member of the jazz fusion band Weather Report. He played a significant role in the band's early sound with his bass performances. Vitouš has also released solo albums like 'Infinite Search' and 'Mountain in the Clouds'.
Miroslav Škoro Musician · Born 1962 · Croatia Miroslav Škoro is a Croatian musician known for his contributions to the folk and pop music scene in Croatia. He gained fame with songs like 'Ne dirajte mi ravnicu' and 'Svetinja'. Born in 1962, Škoro has also ventured into politics, adding another dimension to his public life. Miroslav Koranda Athlete · Born 1934 · Czech Republic Miroslav Koranda was a Czech rower who gained fame for winning a gold medal at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki. He was part of the Czechoslovak team that triumphed in the men's coxed fours event.

Miroslav – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
BG Boys 0 #17 967 3,850
BG 0 #19 69 1,799
CZ Boys 0 #19 8,174 6,530
RS Boys 0 #25 539 2,277
MD 0 #34 1 434
CZ 0 #40 441 3,154
HR Boys 0 #40 1,482 3,997
IR Boys 0 #40 8,488 10,162
MT 0 #41 3 1,767
RS 0 #42 50 923
IR 0 #45 454 4,221
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
SI 0 #75 6 1,612
MD Boys 0 #78 4 756
LT Boys 0 #81 96 2,166
LT 0 #84 5 949
HR 0 #93 106 2,081
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
HU 0 #114 2 1,675
EE Boys 0 #121 5 2,087
CY Boys 0 #124 8 3,473
SI Boys 0 #130 83 3,402
RS Girls 0 #132 6 1,651
Switzerland Boys 2024 #134 4 1,769
Norway Boys 1990 #143 6 540
MT Boys 0 #154 23 4,064
HU Boys 0 #173 2 3,954
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
RU 0 #190 5 3,641
Sweden Boys 2016 #191 2 1,526
LU Boys 0 #204 15 4,970
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
PS 0 #225 2 5,692
Austria Boys 0 #226 259 2,180
BG Girls 0 #227 5 3,559
AO Boys 0 #248 2 5,568
GR Boys 0 #269 5 6,912
KZ Boys 0 #278 12 6,578
IL 0 #281 2 6,291
HR Girls 0 #286 9 3,687
Canada Boys 2023 #302 8 2,601
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
CZ Girls 0 #311 31 5,378
DK Boys 0 #312 14 7,401
PL Boys 0 #317 19 6,459
CN Boys 0 #329 3 9,639
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
MU Boys 0 #367 3 8,477
PT Boys 0 #376 6 7,951
RU Boys 0 #377 129 12,621
France Boys 2020 #388 4 2,846
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
Germany 0 #416 22 2,542
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
ZA 0 #472 3 14,421
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
IR Girls 0 #497 34 8,334
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
CO 0 #509 2 7,768
CR Boys 0 #509 2 10,188
RU Girls 0 #522 2 11,913
PS Boys 0 #528 21 10,655
PS Girls 0 #546 2 10,981
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
Germany Boys 0 #571 441 5,697
CM Boys 0 #573 3 12,054
IL Boys 0 #578 30 10,983
BO Boys 0 #618 5 9,244
Finland Boys 2026 #642 41 3,552
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
LB 0 #689 2 13,263
CL Boys 0 #692 9 13,390
IT 0 #692 23 4,183
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
Spain Boys 0 #739 194 5,610
QA Boys 0 #741 3 18,093
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
NL Boys 0 #831 121 5,873
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
PE Boys 0 #868 11 14,506
United States Boys 2024 #882 11 7,044
OM Boys 0 #915 4 17,948
EG Boys 0 #922 4 15,035
CO Boys 0 #975 7 15,656
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
PE Girls 0 #1,009 2 14,861
IT Boys 0 #1,028 453 10,046
MX Boys 0 #1,031 3 16,355
AE Boys 0 #1,082 11 22,615
MA 0 #1,115 14 20,986
DZ 0 #1,166 11 20,130
MY Boys 0 #1,180 3 25,439
TR 0 #1,196 16 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,265 3 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,265 8 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,686 6 28,008

Miroslav is popular in 67 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Norway
Switzerland
United States
Canada

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People also ask about Miroslav

Miroslav is predominantly a boy's name.
Miroslav is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /ˈmiroslaf/ (MEE-roh-slahv).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Mirosław, Мирослав, Miroslava, Myroslav, Miroslaw and Mirko.
Yes — Miroslav ranked #134 in Switzerland in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 7 countries.
Miroslav ranks highest in Switzerland (#134 in 2024).
Miroslav's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #409 in 2010 to #388 in 2020 in France.
Yes — 5 notable people named Miroslav are in our database, including Miroslav Lajčák (Politician), Miroslav Kostadinov (Musician), Miroslav Vitouš (Musician).