Laszlo
Meanings & Origins
"glorious ruler"
"rules with glory"
Popularity
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“Hungary's royal name meaning glorious ruler”
Origin & Etymology
László is the Hungarian form of the Slavic name Vladislav, composed of vlad (rule, power) and slav (glory, fame), giving the combined meaning of glorious ruler or one who rules with glory. The name was borne by several Hungarian kings and a canonized saint, making it deeply embedded in Hungarian national identity. László entered Hungary with the Slavic-influenced Latin form Ladislaus and was subsequently Magyarized into its distinctive Hungarian pronunciation.
Popularity Story
László has been a perennial favorite in Hungary for over 900 years, consistently appearing in the top baby name lists. Outside Hungary, it has gained appreciation among parents seeking distinctive Central European names with royal pedigree and an appealing vintage-exotic quality.
Cultural Significance
Saint László I (King Ladislaus) ruled Hungary from 1077-1095 and was canonized in 1192, becoming one of Hungary's most beloved patron saints. László Moholy-Nagy, the famous Bauhaus artist and designer who brought his work to America, gave the name international artistic prestige in the 20th century.
Fun Facts
- Saint László I of Hungary was canonized in 1192 and is one of Hungary's most beloved national saints
- László Moholy-Nagy was a pioneering Bauhaus artist who later founded the New Bauhaus in Chicago
- László has been in the Hungarian top 10 baby names for most of the past century