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Vlad
He who rules
Origin
Slavic
Used in
ro
Origin and meaning of Vlad
Vlad began as a short form of the Slavic names in vlad-, from the root volděti, “to rule, to govern”, shared with Vladislav and Vladimir. It is one of the oldest names of the Wallachian dynasty: it was borne by Vlad Țepeș, the fifteenth-century prince of Wallachia who inspired Bram Stoker's Dracula. In Romania it has come back into fashion as a short, modern choice, picked precisely for its blunt one-syllable energy.
Variants around the world
How Vlad sounds in other languages.
VladimirVladislavLadislau
Famous people
- Vlad Țepeș— prince
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vlad mean?
The name Vlad means He who rules.
What is the origin of the name Vlad?
Origin of Vlad: Slavic.
What are the international variants of the name Vlad?
International variants of Vlad: Vladimir, Vladislav, and Ladislau.