Stanislav (given name)

Stanislav is a masculine given name of Slavic origin. It is derived from the Slavic elements stan(i)- ("to stand, become") and slav(a) ("glory, fame"), and is generally interpreted as "one who achieves glory" or "one who becomes glorious". Stanislaus is a Latin form of the name. It is used in several Slavic countries, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe. The name has also been adopted in some non-Slavic languages, including French (Stanislas) and German (Stanislaus).

A feminine form of the name is Stanislava.