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Name Origin

Stanislav is a Slavic masculine given name, meaning 'glory and fame.' It's composed of two elements: 'stan' meaning 'stand' or 'become' and 'slava' meaning 'glory' or 'fame'.

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Famous People

Stanislav Petrov (1939-2017)

Lieutenant Colonel, Soviet Air Defence Forces

  • Averted potential nuclear war in 1983 by correctly identifying a false alarm as a malfunctioning computer system.

Stanislav Lem (1921-2006)

Writer

  • Authored influential science fiction novels and essays.
  • Explored philosophical themes of humanity's place in the universe.

Stanislav Wawrinka (1985-)

Professional Tennis Player

  • Won three Grand Slam singles titles.
  • Known for his powerful forehand and one-handed backhand.