Meaning and history
Vladislava is the feminine form of the Slavic name Vladislav. It combines the element vladeti or vlad, associated with ruling or governing, and slava, “glory,” yielding an interpretation such as “glorious ruler” or “one who rules with glory.” The name appears across Czech, Slovak, Bulgarian, Serbian, Croatian, Russian, Ukrainian, and other Slavic traditions. Notable bearers include Russian artistic gymnast Vladislava Urazova and Bulgarian footballer Vladislava Rumenova. Regional languages may stress and transliterate the name differently.
In 2015, 5 babies were recorded with the name Vladislava, ranking #16,419 among girls.