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Boleslaw

bo-LEH-swahf

Letters

8

Syllables

3

Origin

Polish

Total Births

277

Peak Year

#40 in 1916

First Recorded

1909

Style

Strong & Bold, Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A Polish name derived from the Slavic elements 'bole' (more) and 'slava' (glory, fame). Thus, it means 'more glory' or 'great glory'.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Bolesław I the Brave

    First King of Poland, expanded Polish territory

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

StrongAmbitiousCourageousIntelligent

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