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The baby name Slava is a Boy name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced SLAH-vah.

Slava is Old Church Slavonic, Slavic in Origin.

Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2
Origin: Old Church Slavonic, Slavic
Pronunciation: SLAH-vah

What is the meaning of the name Slava ?

The baby name Slava is a boy name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced SLAH-vah.

Slava is Old Church Slavonic, Slavic in Origin.

Slava is a Slavic name built on the Common Slavic noun sláva, attested in Old Church Slavonic as slava and continued in Russian, Ukrainian, Czech, Serbian, and related languages. Its literal sense is glory, fame, or renown. In naming, -slav and -slava function as productive elements in old compound names such as Jaroslav and Miroslava, where the noun carries the idea of public honor or praise.

As an independent given name, Slava often began as a hypocoristic for Vyacheslav, Yaroslav, Rostislav, Stanislava, or Yaroslava. It is usually masculine in Russia and Belarus, more flexible in Ukraine, and often feminine in South Slavic usage. Serbian Orthodox culture also uses slava for a family patron-saint feast. Forms and diminutives include Czech Sláva and Slávek, Polish Sława, and South Slavic Slavko; modern records more often show it as a familiar form than a formal birth name.

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Famous people with the name Slava

Slava Metreveli Athlete · Born 1936 · Georgia Slava Metreveli was a prominent Georgian footballer, best known for his time as a forward with the Soviet Union national team during the 1960s. He played a crucial role in helping the team win the 1960 European Nations' Cup. Metreveli also had a successful club career with FC Dinamo Tbilisi. Slava Polunin Actor · Born 1950 · Russia Slava Polunin is a Russian actor and clown, best known for his theatrical performance 'Slava's Snowshow', which has captivated audiences worldwide with its enchanting blend of comedy and visual spectacle. Born in 1950, he has become a beloved figure in the world of mime and physical theater. His work often combines elements of traditional clowning with innovative stagecraft.

Slava – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
TM Boys 0 #36 1 614
EE 0 #37 1 1,051
GE 0 #44 1 997
RU Boys 0 #54 3,123 12,621
MD Boys 0 #63 19 756
BG 0 #78 5 1,799
KZ 0 #78 13 1,452
RS 0 #84 1 923
EE Boys 0 #86 41 2,087
LT 0 #87 2 949
KZ Boys 0 #91 360 6,578
GE Boys 0 #105 6 2,055
LT Boys 0 #112 40 2,166
RU 0 #123 72 3,641
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
CY Boys 0 #128 4 3,473
RS Girls 0 #130 8 1,651
AZ Boys 0 #131 1 1,400
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
RS Boys 0 #150 5 2,277
SI Girls 0 #173 5 2,769
IL Boys 0 #179 893 10,983
HR 0 #180 2 2,081
PS 0 #184 35 5,692
CZ 0 #185 2 3,154
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
BG Girls 0 #197 27 3,559
PS Boys 0 #198 571 10,655
LT Girls 0 #200 1 1,904
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
LU Boys 0 #217 4 4,970
BG Boys 0 #219 2 3,850
IL 0 #220 55 6,291
IR 0 #230 2 4,221
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
CZ Boys 0 #236 69 6,530
GR Girls 0 #248 2 6,293
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
HR Girls 0 #258 32 3,687
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
GR Boys 0 #266 8 6,912
JP Boys 0 #302 2 7,909
KZ Girls 0 #311 10 5,862
PL Boys 0 #317 19 6,459
CN Boys 0 #325 7 9,639
DK Girls 0 #325 5 7,429
DK Boys 0 #330 3 7,401
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
PT Boys 0 #349 19 7,951
CZ Girls 0 #350 2 5,378
CN Girls 0 #358 2 8,829
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
PL Girls 0 #361 4 5,096
MU Boys 0 #368 2 8,477
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
Finland Boys 0 #396 32 2,041
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
Austria Girls 0 #410 11 1,885
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
RU Girls 0 #416 83 11,913
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
Austria Boys 0 #432 11 2,180
MX 0 #444 2 8,339
IR Boys 0 #470 83 10,162
PT Girls 0 #470 2 7,952
IQ Girls 0 #476 29 11,303
PS Girls 0 #500 24 10,981
CR Boys 0 #502 9 10,188
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
HK Boys 0 #556 2 12,905
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
KW Girls 0 #560 2 19,177
IL Girls 0 #580 38 11,648
AE Girls 0 #594 4 20,968
SY 0 #605 125 11,684
AR Girls 0 #629 2 8,289
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
Finland Boys 2026 #670 13 3,552
LB 0 #685 6 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #695 3 13,071
IT 0 #701 14 4,183
SG Boys 0 #734 6 17,960
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
Germany Girls 0 #807 32 4,949
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
Germany Boys 0 #840 113 5,697
Spain Boys 0 #883 48 5,610
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
OM Boys 0 #916 3 17,948
EG Boys 0 #923 3 15,035
NL Boys 0 #925 27 5,873
NL Girls 0 #945 11 5,933
CO Boys 0 #980 2 15,656
EG Girls 0 #1,008 2 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,009 2 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,011 4 25,931
MX Boys 0 #1,032 2 16,355
AE Boys 0 #1,080 13 22,615
TR 0 #1,113 99 19,440
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
ZA Boys 0 #1,159 20 25,619
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
MA 0 #1,197 3 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,233 4 25,928
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
MX Girls 0 #1,266 2 17,781
IT Boys 0 #1,279 193 10,046
IT Girls 0 #1,315 132 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,690 2 28,008

Slava is popular in 65 countries — most recent births per country:

AE
AO
AR
Austria
AZ

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People also ask about Slava

Slava is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Slava is a 2 syllable name, pronounced SLAH-vah.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Sláva, Sława, Slavko and Slávek.
Somewhat — Slava ranked #670 in Finland in 2026, placing it just outside the most common names.
Yes — 2 notable people named Slava are in our database, including Slava Metreveli (Athlete), Slava Polunin (Actor).