Stanislaw

Meaning of Stanislaw

Stanislaw is a Polish male name derived from the Slavic elements stan (“to become”) and slav (“glory”), together conveying “one who achieves glory.” Its roots stretch back to medieval Poland, most notably embodied by St. Stanislaus of Szczepanów, an 11th-century bishop whose martyrdom and veneration in the Roman Catholic (Latin) Church secured the name’s enduring resonance across Central Europe. Pronounced stah-NEE-swahv (/staˈni.swaf/), Stanislaw saw modest use in early 20th-century Pennsylvania—six newborns received the name each year from 1914 to 1918, ranking between 151st and 175th on the state’s popularity charts. Today, it appeals to parents seeking a name that marries Slavic heritage, ecclesiastical history, and a sense of steadfast dignity.