The first name Wenceslas

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About the first name Wenceslas

Meaning

The name Wenceslas is traditionally interpreted as “greater glory”.

Historical origin

The name Wenceslas comes from Slavic Václav/Wenceslaus, formed from elements related to greatness and glory.

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Wenceslas illustrates the broadening of the name repertoire through Central and Eastern European traditions.

Pronunciation:wen-ses-lasw.ɛnsɛslœz

Frequency of the first name Wenceslas by baptism year

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Annual evolution of the first name WenceslasLine chart showing the frequency of the first name Wenceslas in baptisms by year.5037251201790181418381862188619101790–1794 3 baptisms1820–1824 6 baptisms1825–1829 6 baptisms1830–1834 3 baptisms1840–1844 15 baptisms1845–1849 9 baptisms1850–1854 9 baptisms1860–1864 21 baptisms1865–1869 3 baptisms1870–1874 3 baptisms1875–1879 12 baptisms1880–1884 6 baptisms1890–1894 15 baptisms1895–1899 3 baptisms1900–1904 6 baptisms1910–1914 3 baptisms

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