All about the name MIROSLAV

Meaning, origin, history.

Miroslav is a name of Czech origin, derived from the Slavic elements "mir" meaning peace and "slav" meaning glory or fame. Therefore, the name Miroslav translates to "famous for peace." This name has been used in various Slavic cultures, including Czech, Slovak, and Polish.

The earliest known use of the name Miroslav can be traced back to the 10th century during the reign of the first historical ruler of Bohemia, Prince Boisivoj I. One of his advisors was named Miroslav, who later became a saint in the Czech Catholic Church after his death in 965. Saint Miroslav is revered for his piety and kindness towards the poor.

Throughout history, the name Miroslav has been borne by several notable figures, including:

* Miroslav Tichý (1807-1848), a Czech philosopher and patriot who played a significant role in the Czech National Revival movement. * Miroslav Holub (1923-1998), a Czech poet, physician, and human rights activist whose work was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature. * Miroslav Kotrbá (born 1975), a Czech footballer who played as a defender for several European clubs during his career.

Today, Miroslav remains a popular choice among parents in Slavic countries, especially in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Despite its strong Slavic roots, the name has also gained international recognition due to its unique sound and positive connotations.

See also

Polish

Popularity of the name MIROSLAV since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

Statistics on the given name Miroslav show a varied pattern of usage over the past four decades in the United States.

In the early years of this period, from 1983 to 2004, there were only seven births each year. This number remained stable until it saw an increase to ten births in 2008. The following two years showed fluctuations with nine and six births respectively in 2010 and 2012.

However, from 2013 onwards, there was a significant rise in the popularity of this name. In 2014, there were eighteen recorded births of girls named Miroslav, which is the highest number within this period.

After this peak, the number of births decreased slightly to six and eight between 2015 and 2016 respectively. The year 2017 witnessed another rise with ten births, followed by nine births each in 2018 and 2019.

The latest data from 2021 to 2023 shows a consistent number of births at nine each year, indicating that the popularity of this name has stabilized recently.

In total, over these four decades, there have been 136 recorded births of girls named Miroslav in the United States. These statistics highlight how the usage of this particular name has evolved over time, with periods of stability followed by fluctuations and a notable peak around mid-2014.