Wenceslaus

Polish

"glory of the Wends"

Wenceslaus Origin and Meaning

The name Wenceslaus is a boy's name.

Wenceslaus is a masculine name of Slavic origin, derived from the Old Slavic elements "venets" (crown) and "slava" (glory), meaning "crowned with glory." The name gained prominence through St. Wenceslaus, a 10th-century Duke of Bohemia who became the patron saint of the Czech Republic. The name has historical significance across Eastern Europe, particularly in Czech culture, and appears in the famous Christmas carol "Good King Wenceslas." While traditional in nature, Wenceslaus remains relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries, offering a distinguished and noble option for parents seeking a name with historical depth and royal associations.

Famous People Named Wenceslaus

• Saint Wenceslaus I Duke of Bohemia, Czech patron saint later elevated to a king
• Wenceslaus I the One Eyed, King of Bohemia
• Wenceslaus II Přemyslid King of Bohemia and Poland
• Wenceslaus III King of Hungary, Bohemia and Poland
• Wenceslaus IV King of Bohemia and Germany
• Wenceslaus I Duke of Saxe,Wittenberg; Prince of Lüneburg
• Wenceslaus Hollar Czech etcher
• Wenceslaus Vailankanni Melchior Anthony Indian,New Zealand businessman
• Wenceslaus Hajek of Libočan Czech chronicler

The name Wenceslaus in Pop Culture

• "Good King Wenceslas" (or Wenceslaus) Christmas carol about Saint Wenceslaus I of Bohemia