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The baby name Volodymyr is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced Ukrainian IPA: /ʋo.loˈdɪ.mɪr/; approximate English respelling: 'voh-loh-DIH-mir' (stress on the third syllable).

Volodymyr is Ukrainian in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 4.0
Origin: Ukrainian
Pronunciation: Ukrainian IPA: /ʋo.loˈdɪ.mɪr/; approximate English respelling: 'voh-loh-DIH-mir' (stress on the third syllable)

What is the meaning of the name Volodymyr ?

The baby name Volodymyr is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced Ukrainian IPA: /ʋo.loˈdɪ.mɪr/; approximate English respelling: 'voh-loh-DIH-mir' (stress on the third syllable).

Volodymyr is Ukrainian in Origin.

Volodymyr is the Ukrainian form of a pan‑Slavic royal name built from volod- “to rule, to possess” and mir “peace; world” (Old Slavic mirŭ), yielding senses such as “ruler of peace” or “world‑ruler.” The Ukrainian Vo‑lo‑ pattern reflects native phonology and contrasts with the Vlad‑ stem found elsewhere, though both trace to the same Proto‑Slavic roots. The name’s enduring appeal lies in its balance of authority and concord embedded in its components.

It rose to prominence in Kyivan Rus’, most notably borne by Volodymyr the Great (c. 958–1015), the Grand Prince of Kyiv who Christianized the realm, anchoring the name in East Slavic statecraft and faith. Today it remains common in Ukraine, with contemporary bearers like President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Cognates and variants include Vladimir (Russian, Serbian, Bulgarian), Uladzimir (Belarusian), Włodzimierz (Polish), Vladimír (Czech, Slovak), and Vladimiras (Lithuanian). Ukrainian diminutives include Vova, Volodia, and Volodko.

Volodymyr has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Volodymyr

Volodymyr Zelenskyy Politician · Born 1978 · Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy is a Ukrainian politician who became the President of Ukraine in 2019. Before his presidency, he was well-known for his role in the TV series 'Servant of the People', where he played a teacher who unexpectedly becomes president. Volodymyr Hroisman Politician · Born 1978 · Ukraine Volodymyr Hroisman is a Ukrainian politician best known for serving as the Prime Minister of Ukraine from 2016 to 2019. He played a significant role in the country's political landscape during a time of economic and political challenges. Prior to his role as Prime Minister, he was the Mayor of Vinnytsia and held various governmental positions. Volodymyr Ostapchuk Actor · Born 1984 · Ukraine Volodymyr Ostapchuk is a Ukrainian TV presenter best known for hosting television and radio programs, and he has also worked as a voice actor. Born in Uman on 27 September 1984, he graduated from Uman State Pedagogical University.

Volodymyr – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
EE Boys 0 #123 3 2,087
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
LT Boys 0 #146 6 2,166
PL Boys 0 #165 241 6,459
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
MT Boys 0 #174 6 4,064
CZ 0 #183 4 3,154
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
CZ Boys 0 #192 127 6,530
PL 0 #207 6 2,600
LU Boys 0 #218 3 4,970
IR 0 #229 3 4,221
PT Boys 0 #242 138 7,951
PT 0 #244 7 4,161
GR Boys 0 #268 6 6,912
KZ Boys 0 #295 2 6,578
DK Boys 0 #308 18 7,401
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
Canada Boys 2007 #315 5 2,287
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
MU Boys 0 #341 17 8,477
IR Boys 0 #417 140 10,162
Austria Boys 0 #432 11 2,180
PT Girls 0 #470 2 7,952
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
RU Boys 0 #494 12 12,621
CR Boys 0 #509 2 10,188
PS Boys 0 #535 14 10,655
IL Boys 0 #589 19 10,983
Finland Boys 2026 #657 26 3,552
Spain Boys 0 #686 251 5,610
IT 0 #705 10 4,183
QA Boys 0 #742 2 18,093
KW Boys 0 #805 2 18,755
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
United States Boys 2023 #894 5 7,053
Germany Boys 0 #909 44 5,697
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
NL Boys 0 #933 19 5,873
IT Boys 0 #992 494 10,046
AE Boys 0 #1,080 13 22,615
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,690 2 28,008

Volodymyr is popular in 37 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Volodymyr

Volodymyr is predominantly a boy's name.
Volodymyr is a 4 syllable name, pronounced Ukrainian IPA: /ʋo.loˈdɪ.mɪr/; approximate English respelling: 'voh-loh-DIH-mir' (stress on the third syllable).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Володимир (Cyrillic), Volodimir (alternate transliteration), Volodya (Володя) — diminutive, Vova (Вова) — diminutive and Volodko — Ukrainian diminutive.
Across languages, Volodymyr has these equivalents: Vladimir (Russian, Bulgarian, many Slavic languages), Vladimír (Czech, Slovak), Włodzimierz (Polish), Uladzimir (Belarusian), Vladimer (Georgian), and 2 more.
Yes — Volodymyr ranked #315 in Canada in 2007, and appears in official birth registries across 3 countries.
Volodymyr ranks highest in Canada (#315 in 2007).
Yes — 3 notable people named Volodymyr are in our database, including Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Politician), Volodymyr Hroisman (Politician), Volodymyr Ostapchuk (Actor).