Mirosław (given name)
| Gender | male |
|---|---|
| Name day | February 2 or February 26 |
| Origin | |
| Meaning | mir 'peace, world, prestige' + slava 'glory' |
| Other names | |
| Derived | Miroslav |
| Related names | Sławomir |
Mirosław (Polish pronunciation: [miˈrɔswaf]) is a Polish given name of Slavic origin, equivalent to "Miroslav". It is composed of the elements miro 'peace' and sław 'glory, fame', thus a person who loves peace, alternatively someone who achieves fame by establishing peace.
Diminutive forms include Mirek. Its feminine form is Mirosława ([mirɔˈswava]).
Individuals with this name celebrate name day on February 26.
People and characters with the name Mirosław(a)[]
- Mirosław Ferić, a Polish fighter pilot, a flying ace of the World War II.
- Mirosław Hermaszewski, the first Pole in space
- Mirosław Vitali, a physician specialising in treatment and care of amputees
- Mirosława Zakrzewska-Kotula, a Polish volleyball, basketball and handball player and coach
- Mirosław Żuławski, a Polish writer, prosaist, diplomatist and screenwriter
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