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Vladimir is a name of ancient Slavic origin that entered Hebrew culture as part of the immigration waves from the former Soviet Union in the twentieth century. The name is composed of two Slavic elements: 'vlad' meaning 'ruler' or 'sovereign', and 'mir' meaning 'world', 'peace', or 'community'. The combined meaning of the name is 'ruler of the world', 'ruler of peace', or 'universal leader'. This is a name that signifies power, leadership, and aspiration for greatness, carrying with it a tradition of hundreds of years in Slavic culture. The name Vladimir was particularly common among Jews in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus, and was considered a dignified and noble name. Many bearers of the name were intellectuals, poets, writers, and artists who made significant contributions to Jewish-Russian culture. During the great immigration wave of the 1990s, tens of thousands of Jews bearing this name arrived in Israel, and it became an integral part of the Israeli cultural mosaic. Although the name is not Hebrew in origin, it reflects the multiculturalism of Israeli society and the deep historical connections between the Jewish people and the Slavic nations. In Jewish-Russian culture, the name Vladimir carries special significance of honor and family tradition. Many were named after their grandfather or great-grandfather, maintaining this tradition even in Israel. The name indicates a dual identity - Jewish and Slavic - and the desire to preserve cultural heritage while adapting to the new land. Today, bearers of the name Vladimir in Israel serve in diverse roles across all walks of life, making significant contributions to science, art, economics, and Israeli society. The name represents a bridge between worlds, between East and West, and between past and present.

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In Kabbalah, the name Vladimir represents the meeting between cultures and the ability to integrate different worlds. The 'mir' component of the name connects to the concept of peace and unity, central values in Kabbalistic teachings. The name indicates a soul seeking unity and wholeness in a fragmented world.

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Vladimir Putin - President of Russia | Vladimir Vysotsky - Legendary Russian poet and singer | Vladimir Nabokov - Russian-American novelist, author of 'Lolita' | Vladimir Horowitz - Renowned classical pianist | Volodymyr Zelensky - President of Ukraine | Vladimir Lenin - Leader of the Bolshevik Revolution

ולדיסלב | ולדימיר | ויקטור | ויטלי

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