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)

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