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Name Origin

Stanislas is a masculine given name of Slavic origin, derived from the Polish name Stanisław. It combines the elements 'stan' meaning 'to stand' or 'become' and 'sław' meaning 'glory' or 'fame'. Therefore, Stanislas traditionally means 'he who becomes famous' or 'glorious one.'

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Famous People

Stanislas Wawrinka (1985-)

Professional Tennis Player

  • Won three Grand Slam singles titles: the Australian Open (2014), the French Open (2015), and the US Open (2016)
  • Reached a career-high ranking of world No. 3 in 2014

Stanislas Leszczyński (1677-1766)

King of Poland and Duke of Lorraine

  • Elected King of Poland in 1704
  • Served as Duke of Lorraine from 1738 to 1766