Jaroslava

Jaroslava
PronunciationCzech: [ˈjaroslava]
Slovak: [ˈjarɔsɫava]
Genderfemale
LanguageCzech, Slovak
Origin
LanguageSlavic
Word/namejar ("strong, fierce") + slav ("glory, fame")
Other names
Variant formYaroslava (Ukrainian / Russian form)
Related namesJaroslav

Jaroslava is a Slavic feminine given name used in the Czech and Slovak languages. It is the feminine form of Jaroslav, composed of the Slavic elements jar meaning "strong, fierce" and slav meaning "glory, fame".[1]

The Ukrainian and Russian form of the name is Yaroslava, the Polish form is Jarosława.

Notable people with the name Jaroslava

See also

  • Jaroslav, masculine form of the name
  • Yaroslava, Ukrainian and Russian form of the name

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