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Name
Vlada
Gender
Girl name
Syllables
2

The name Vlada (Влада) has its roots in the Slavic language area and is used as a female first name in Russian. In Serbia, however, it is mainly found as a male name.

What does the name Vlada mean?

Vlada (Влада) has a Slavic origin and is traditionally regarded as a girl's name in the Russian-speaking area, while it is predominantly used for boys in Serbia. Translated, Vlada means "the ruler" or "the regent." The name comes from Old Slavic and is derived from the word vlad, which means "to rule," "power," "dominion," or "government." It is often considered a short form of Vladimira or Vladarica, which also means "the ruler" or "the regent." Male variants include Vlado, Vladan, Vladas, Vlade, and Lado (Georgian).

Where does the name Vlada come from?

Vlada is a female first name of Old Slavic origin, meaning "the ruler" or "the regent."

How do you pronounce Vlada?

The sound and pronunciation of Vlada: The name Vlada consists of two syllables and has a strong, consonant-rich sound. It is pronounced as "Vla-da" [ˈvlaːda] or [ˈvlada] and begins with a distinctive consonant cluster that gives the name a striking presence. The open "a" in both syllables provides a pleasant warmth and roundness. Vlada has a powerful and clear sound - compact, structured, and distinctly pronounced.

Popularity

In Germany, Vlada is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th in the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best placement was in 2011, reaching 2,438th place. Over the last ten years, the name has been given about 50 times as a first name, placing it 3,498th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Vlada ranks 3,784th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ada / Blable / Fladenbrot / Lada / Vladad / Vladenka / Vladi / Vladis / Vladuschka

Similar first names

Famous people

  • Vlada Avramov (Serbian football player)
  • Vlada Drumi (child model)
  • Vlada Ekshibarova (tennis player from Uzbekistan)
  • Vlada Kubassova (Estonian football player)
  • Vlada Roslyakova (model)
  • Vlada Tatsenko (English diver)
  • Vlada Urosevic (writer from France)

Frequently asked questions about the name Vlada

What is the origin of the name Vlada?

Vlada is a female first name of Slavic origin, derived from the word 'vlad,' which means 'to rule' or 'dominion.' It is used differently in various Slavic languages such as Russian and Serbian.

What does the name Vlada mean?

The name Vlada means 'the ruler' or 'the regent.' It is often considered a short form of Vladimira or Vladarica, which also carry these meanings.

How popular is the name Vlada?

The popularity of the name Vlada varies by region. In Russia, it is traditionally widespread as a girl's name, while in Serbia it is more commonly used for boys.

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