Bolesław

Great glory

GenderBoyOriginPolishSay itboh-LES-wahfPopularityUncommon
Pronounced boh-LES-wahf

About the name Bolesław

Bolesław is a powerful ancient Slavic name meaning 'great glory,' carried by Poland's first crowned king. It's a name full of historic gravity.

Bold and ambitious, carrying himself with quiet confidence.

Fun fact

Bolesław I Chrobry was the very first crowned King of Poland in 1025.

Nicknames for Bolesław

Bolek

Variations

BolekBolesławekBolo

Famous people named Bolesław

  • Bolesław Chrobry (first king of Poland)
  • Bolesław Prus (novelist)

Sibling name ideas

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