Volodimir

Slavic

"great ruler, peaceful ruler, ruler of the world"

Volodimir Origin and Meaning

The name Volodimir is a boy's name.

Volodimir is a masculine name of Slavic origin, particularly associated with Ukrainian and Russian cultures. It's a variant of Vladimir, which combines the elements 'volod' meaning 'rule' or 'power' and 'mir' meaning 'peace' or 'world,' thus conveying the meaning 'ruler of peace' or 'peaceful ruler.' The name has historical significance, with notable bearers including Vladimir the Great, the ruler who Christianized Kievan Rus' (modern-day Ukraine). In contemporary times, the Ukrainian spelling Volodymyr has gained international recognition through figures like President Volodymyr Zelensky. The name carries a strong, authoritative quality while maintaining cultural richness. Though less common in Western countries, this name offers both historical depth and a distinctive sound for parents seeking a name with Slavic heritage.

Famous People Named Volodimir

• Volodymyr Kyrylovych Vynnychenko 1st Prime Minister of Ukraine
• Volodymyr Borysovych Groysman 16th Prime Minister of Ukraine
• Volodymyr Mykhailovych Lytvyn Chairman of Ukrainian Parliament
• Volodymyr Vasylyovych Bezsonov Ukrainian footballer
• (Malyshev) Volodymyr Stepanovych People's Deputy of Ukraine
• Volodymyr Petrovich Semynozhenko Vice Premier Minister of Ukraine
• Volodymyr Dmytrovych Bondarenko People's Deputy of Ukraine
• Volodimir Levin Azerbaijani footballer
• Volodymyr Dyudya Ukrainian cyclist
• Volodymir Hustov Ukrainian cyclist