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Vladislav is an ancient and impressive Slavic name meaning "glorious ruler" or "one who possesses glory and dominion". The name is composed of two Slavic elements: "vlad" meaning "rule" or "power", and "slav" meaning "glory" or "honor". This name carries a long tradition of leadership and strength, and was particularly common among royal families and aristocratic elites in various Slavic kingdoms throughout history. Among Eastern European Jews, the name Vladislav was adopted especially during the 19th and 20th centuries, when many Jewish families in Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, and Russia adopted local names alongside their traditional Hebrew names. The name was particularly popular among educated families and those with higher education, who saw it as a symbol of integration into European culture while maintaining a unique Jewish identity. Many bearers of the name were intellectuals, artists, musicians, and spiritual leaders who contributed greatly to the cultural and spiritual life of the communities in which they lived. Today, the name Vladislav is considered rare and special in Israel, yet it still carries the charm of the past and the historical echo of the era when large Jewish communities flourished in Eastern Europe. Bearers of the name are often characterized by a deep sense of family pride, connection to family heritage, and appreciation for tradition and roots. The name expresses a unique combination of strength and refinement, of leadership and culture, and serves as a bridge between the traditional Jewish world and broader European culture. In the modern era, the name is gaining renewed appreciation as an expression of uniqueness and deep historical roots.

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In Kabbalah, the name Vladislav carries an energy of spiritual leadership and inner strength. The name is connected to the sefirot of Keter (Crown) and Tiferet (Beauty), which express the connection between supreme power and the external manifestation of splendor and honor. Bearers of the name are considered to have the ability to balance between high spiritual aspirations and practical action in this world.

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Vladislav Dvorzhetsky - Russian actor | Vladislav Tretiak - legendary ice hockey goaltender | Vladislav Delay - Finnish electronic music producer

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