Bogusław

Gender Masculine
Usage Polish
Pronounced Pron. /bɔ.ˈɡu.swaf/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Means "glory of God" from the Slavic elements bogŭ "god" and slava "glory". This name was borne by several dukes of Pomerania, beginning in the 12th century.

Related Names

Rootsbogŭ + slava
DiminutiveBogusz
Feminine FormsBogusława, Bogna
Other Languages & CulturesBohuslav(Czech) Bogoslavŭ(Old Slavic) Bohuslav(Slovak) Bohuslav(Ukrainian)
User SubmissionBoguslaw

Popularity

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Entry updated April 23, 2024