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Vladimir name meaning
First Name
6k
in the U.S.
since 1880
6k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
101
in the U.S.
in 2010
101
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Vladimir mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Vladimir
User Submitted Origins
Russian
53%
Slavic
44%
Romanian
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Serbia, the name Vladimir is of Russian origin and means "Rule world or rule in peace".
- A submission from France says the name Vladimir means "Vladimir can be translated in two ways :. Ruler of the world or master of peace. Because the root 'vlad' means to be master of. Because 'mir' means usually Peace, but in some cases World" and is of Slavic origin.
- A submission from Croatia says the name Vladimir means "that the peace rules" and is of Slavic origin.
- A user from Maryland, U.S. says the name Vladimir is of Russian origin and means "Rule during peace".
- A user from Curacao says the name Vladimir is of Slovene (Slovenia) origin and means "Prince of Peace".
- A submission from China says the name Vladimir means "The name Vladimir means prince, or high ruler".
- A user from North Carolina, U.S. says the name Vladimir is of Akan origin and means "Royal".
International Interest
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Wiktionary
From Russian Влади́мир (Vladímir) and reinforced by Medieval Latin Vladimirus, name of several saints in the Eastern Orthodox Church, from Old East Slavic Володимѣръ (Volodiměrŭ), Old Church Slavonic Владимѣръ (Vladiměrŭ), from Proto-Slavic *Voldiměrъ (which see for more), equivalent to владь (vladĭ, “power”) (which is from Proto-Indo-European *h₂welh₁- (“be strong”)) and мѣръ (měrŭ, “great”), changed by folk etymology into миръ (mirŭ, “peace”).
- A male given name from Russian popular throughout the history of Slavic countries and societies, but rare as a name of English-speaking persons.
- A city, the administrative centre of Vladimir Oblast, Russia.
- An oblast of Russia.
Vladimir was also found in the following language(s): Azerbaijani and Cebuano
Notable Persons Named Vladimir
Notable Persons Named Vladimir
Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Putin is a Leader of United Russia, Secretary of the Security Council, Director of the Federal Security Service, 2nd , 4th President of Russia, Prime Minister of Russia, Leader ofUnited Russia, Secretary of theSecurity Council, and Director of theFederal Security S. His military service ended in 1991. Vladimir was born on October 7th, 1952 in Leningrad, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union.
Vladimir Lenin
Vladimir Lenin was a revolutionary and politician. Vladimir was given the name Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov ( on April 22nd, 1870 in Ulyanovsk. He breathed his last breath on January 21st, 1924.
Vladimir Mikhaylovich Komarov
Vladimir Mikhaylovich Komarov is an engineer.
Vladimir Nabokov
Vladimir Nabokov was a writer. Vladimir was given the name Vladimir Vladimirovich Nabokov in Saint Petersburg. He breathed his last breath on July 2nd, 1977.
Vladimir Kramnik
Vladimir Kramnik is a chess player. He holds the title Grandmaster and Grandmaster (chess). Vladimir was given the name Vladimir Borisovich Kramnik on June 25th, 1975 in Tuapse.
Vladimir the Great
Vladimir the Great was royalty. His career lasted from 980 to 1015. Vladimir was born as the child of Sviatoslav I of Kiev and Malusha in either Budyatychi or Budnik. He breathed his last breath on July 15th, 1015.
- Vladimir PotaninChairman of Interros
- Vladimir MayakovskyWriter
- Vladimir ZeldinActor
- Vladimir ZhirinovskyPolitician
- Vladimir KozlovWrestler
- Vladimir VysotskySinging
- Vladimir ProppFolkloristics
- Five for FightingMusician
- Vladimír WeissSoccer Player
- Vladimir GuerreroBaseball Player
- Vladimir Demikhov
- Vladimir TarasenkoHockey Player
- Vladimir K. ZworykinEngineer
- Vladimir Kush
Notable Persons With the Last Name Vladimir
Notable Persons With the Last Name Vladimir
Jovan Vladimir
He holds the title Prince of Duklja. He was most active from 1000 to 1016. Jovan was born as the child of List of rulers of Duklja in 990. Jovan is also known as Vladimir. He passed away on May 22nd, 1016.
Vladimir
Vladimir is a soccer player for the Santos FC and Fortaleza Esporte Clube. Vladimir was born on July 16th, 1989 in Ipiaú, Brazil. Vladimir is also known as Vladimir.
Metropolitan Vladimir
He holds the title Metropolitan of Chişinău and All Moldova. Metropolitan was born on August 18th, 1952 in Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic.
Vukovic Vladimir
Vukovic was born on March 16th, 1989.
Grebenshchikov Vladimir
Grebenshchikov Vladimir is a hockey player for the Barys Astana in the Kontinental Hockey League. He was most active from 2010 to present. Grebenshchikov was born on August 14th, 1992 in Temirtau.
Saint Jovan Vladimir
They hold the title Wonderworker, Great Martyr, and Myrrh‑gusher.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Vladimir | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 74.26% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 4.95% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.00% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.00% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 0.00% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 15.84% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Vladimir
People with the last name Vladimir are most frequently White or Hispanic or Latino