Mirosław (given name)

Mirosław
Pronunciation[miˈrɔswaf] ⓘ
Gendermale
LanguagePolish
Name day2 February or 26 February
Origin
Meaningmir 'peace, world' + slav 'glory, celebrate'
Region of originPoland
Other names
Variant formMirosława (feminine)
DerivedMiroslav
Related namesSławomir
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Mirosław (Polish pronunciation: [miˈrɔswaf]) is a Polish masculine given name of Slavic origin, equivalent to Miroslav. It is composed of the elements miro ('peace, world') and sław ('glory, fame'), thus meaning 'person who loves peace' or 'person who achieves fame by establishing peace'.[1][2]

Diminutive forms include Mirek and Mirka. Its feminine form is Mirosława (Polish pronunciation: [mirɔˈswava]).

Individuals with this name celebrate name day on February 26.

Notable people with the name

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