Vaclav

Vaclav Meaning & Origin

About Vaclav
The name "Vaclav" is of Slavic origin and is derived from the elements "va-" meaning "great" or "more" and "slav" meaning "glory" or "fame." Therefore, the name Vaclav can be interpreted to mean "one who is more glorious" or "one who brings great fame." It is a traditional Czech name and is often associated with individuals who are ambitious, influential, and strive for greatness.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FKLF
🗽 NYSIIS
VA
🔊 Soundex
V02401
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V AE1 K L AA2 V
🌐 IPA
/ˈvɑˌklɑv/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FKLF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V241

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Vaclav in Braille

Here's how to represent Vaclav in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Vaclav in braille

How to Spell the Name Vaclav in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Vaclav using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Vaclav in sign language

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