Svyatoslav
holy glory
GenderBoyOriginUkrainianSay itsvyah-toh-SLAHVPopularityHistoric, rare abroad
Pronounced svyah-toh-SLAHV
About the name Svyatoslav
Svyatoslav honors the legendary warrior-prince of Kyivan Rus, blending 'sviat' (holy) and 'slava' (glory). It's a majestic, powerful name.
Fierce and principled, a natural warrior spirit.
Fun fact
Prince Sviatoslav was famed for sending his enemies the blunt warning: 'I am coming for you.'
Nicknames for Svyatoslav
Svyatko
Variations
Svyatko
Famous people named Svyatoslav
- Sviatoslav I of Kyiv (warrior prince of Kyivan Rus)