Mirosław (given name)

Mirosław
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 meaning peace and sław meaning glory or 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 may choose their name day from the following dates: February 2 or 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

See also

• Mirosław (disambiguation)
• Miroslav (given name)

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