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Stanisław
One who becomes glorious
Origin
Slavic
Used in
pl
Origin and meaning of Stanisław
Stanisław is a name of Slavic origin, formed from stan- 'to become, to stand' and slav 'glory' — 'one who becomes glorious.' It is among Poland's most traditional and identity-defining men's names, tied to Saint Stanislaus, the country's patron, and borne by kings and great writers. Widespread across the Western Slavic world, it evokes deep roots and national pride, and is fondly shortened to Staś.
Variants around the world
How Stanisław sounds in other languages.
StanislausStanislasStanislavStanislao
Famous people
- Stanisław Lem— writer
- Stanisław August Poniatowski— king
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