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Miroslava (Мирослава) is the feminine form of the old Slavic name Miroslav. The name can be translated into English as 'the one who praises peace', 'the peaceful Slavic woman', 'the peaceful one', and also 'the glorious peace'.
What does the name Miroslava mean?
Miroslava (Мирослава) is a feminine variant of the Old Slavic name Miroslav. The literal translation into English is 'the one who praises peace', 'the peaceful Slavic woman', 'the peaceful one', and 'the glorious peace'. The name is composed of the Old Slavic words mirŭ (миръ), meaning 'peace', 'calm', 'world', or 'universe', and sláva (сла́ва), which stands for 'glory', 'honor', 'esteem', or 'the Slava'. Various spellings include Miroslawa, Mirka, Mirca, Mira, Myroslawa, and Myroslava. The name became particularly known through Miroslav, who ruled as King of Croatia from 945 until his death in 949 and was a member of the House of Trpimirović.
Where does the name Miroslava come from?
The name Miroslava has its roots in Old Slavic and means 'the one who praises peace'. The components consist of mirŭ (миръ), meaning 'peace', 'calm', 'world', or 'universe', and sláva (сла́ва), which denotes 'glory', 'honor', 'esteem', or 'the Slava'. The name appears in languages such as Croatian, Macedonian, Russian, Serbian, Slavic, Slovak, Slovenian, and Czech.
How do you pronounce Miroslava?
The pronunciation of Miroslava is four syllables and melodious. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Mi-ro-sla-va' [miʁoˈslaːva]. The soft vowels harmonize with the distinctive consonant sequence '-sl-', while the open A sounds at the end give the name breadth and strength. This makes Miroslava both powerful and melodic - tradition-conscious and at the same time sonically vibrant.
When is the name day of Miroslava?
The name days for Miroslava are February 26, April 5, and October 20.
Popularity
In Germany, the name Miroslava enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 1,069th on the list of the most common female first names. The best placement was achieved in 2022 with rank 841. In the last ten years, Miroslava has been given as a first name around 230 times, placing it 1,450th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,799th.
Nicknames & pet names
Mira Slava / Mirecka / Mirka / Mirochka / Mirotschka / Mirusch / Roslava / Slavy
Similar first names
Famous people
- Miroslava Federer (wife of Roger Federer and former professional tennis player)
- Miroslava Karpovich (Russian actress)
- Miroslava Knapkova (rower from the Czech Republic)
- Miroslava Kuciakova (volleyball player from Slovakia)
- Miroslava Ritskiavitchius (German handball player)
- Miroslava Safrankova (actress from the Czech Republic)
- Miroslava Spacova (biathlete from the Czech Republic)
- Miroslava Syllabova (swimmer from Slovakia)
- Miroslava Vaskova (Czech badminton player)
- Miroslava Vavrinec (Swiss tennis player)
Frequently asked questions about the name Miroslava
What does the name Miroslava mean?
The name Miroslava means 'the one who praises peace' and has roots in Old Slavic. It is composed of the elements for 'peace' and 'glory'.
Is Miroslava a gender-neutral name?
Miroslava is a clear girl's name and has no gender-neutral usage. The name is predominantly used for female individuals in various Slavic languages.
What nicknames are there for Miroslava?
There are numerous affectionate nicknames for the name Miroslava, such as Mira, Mirka, or Mirecka. These pet names are often shorter and facilitate familial or friendly interactions.
How is Miroslava pronounced?
Miroslava is pronounced approximately as: [miːroˈslava]. The emphasis is on the penultimate syllable, 'slava', which gives the name a melodic sound.