Jarosław (IPA: [jaˈrɔswaf] ⓘ) is a Polish given name, equivalent to Jaroslav. It is composed of the elements jar meaning 'strong' or 'powerful' and sława meaning 'glory' or 'fame'.
Pronunciation | Polish: [jaˈrɔ.swaf] ⓘ |
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Gender | Male |
Language(s) | Polish |
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Region of origin | Poland |
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Related names | Jaroslav, Jarek, Yaroslav |
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Diminutive forms include Jarek. Its feminine form is Jarosława [jarɔˈswava].
People and characters with the name Jarosław(a)
edit- Jarosław, Duke of Opole (aft. 1143 – 1201), Duke of Opole and Bishop of Wrocław
- Jarosław z Bogorii i Skotnik (ca. 1276 – 1376), Polish nobleman and bishop, member of the Bogoriowie family of the Bogorya
- Jarosław Dąbrowski, Polish nobleman, general and independence activist
- Jarosław Duda (computer scientist), Polish computer scientist
- Jarosław Duda (politician), Polish politician and MEP
- Jarosław Hampel (born 1982), Polish Speedway rider
- Jarosław Iwaszkiewicz, (1894–1980), Polish writer, poet, essayist, dramatist and translator
- Jarosława Jóźwiakowska (born 1937), Polish athlete who mainly competed in the high jump
- Jarosław Kaczyński (born 1949), Polish politician, Prime Minister 2006–2007
- Jarosław Kukowski (born 1972), Polish contemporary painter, juror of international art competitions
- Jarosław Kukulski (1944–2010) Polish composer
- Jarosław Wałęsa (born 1976), Polish politician, son of former Polish President, Lech Wałęsa