Drahoslava – Name Meaning
Drahoslava is a Slavic name derived from the Old Slavic words “drah” meaning “glory” and “slava” meaning “fame.” The name is often translated to mean “glorious fame.” It is a popular name in many Slavic countries, including Russia, Ukraine, Serbia, Croatia, and Slovenia.
History of the Name
The name Drahoslava has been used since at least the 10th century. It was first recorded in the Primary Chronicle, a historical document written by the monk Nestor in Kiev in 988 AD. The name was used by several members of the ruling family of Kievan Rus’, including Grand Prince Vladimir I (958-1015) and his son Yaroslav I (978-1054).
The name was also used by several other prominent figures throughout history, including Drahomíra of Bohemia (c. 845-894), who was the grandmother of Saint Wenceslaus; Drahomíra of Moravia (c. 890-921), who was the mother of Saint Wenceslaus; and Drahomíra of Poland (c. 990-1034), who was the wife of Mieszko II Lambert.
Popularity
The name Drahoslava is still popular today in many Slavic countries. In Russia, it is currently ranked as the 537th most popular female name. In Ukraine, it is ranked as the 602nd most popular female name. In Serbia, it is ranked as the 717th most popular female name.
In recent years, the popularity of the name has increased significantly in some countries due to its association with famous figures from history. For example, in Croatia it has risen from being ranked as the 2,867th most popular female name in 2000 to being ranked as the 1,077th most popular female name in 2020.
Famous People Named Drahoslava
There have been several notable people throughout history who have borne this name:
- Drahomíra of Bohemia: Grandmother of Saint Wenceslaus and regent for her grandson during his minority.
- Drahomíra of Moravia: Mother of Saint Wenceslaus and regent for her son during his minority.
- Drahomíra of Poland: Wife of Mieszko II Lambert and mother of Bolesław I Chrobry.
- Drahoslava Černá: Czech actress best known for her roles in films such as The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988) and The Elementary School (1991).
