The name Wenzeslaus is a boy's name of German origin.

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<p>Wenzeslaus is an elaborate masculine name of Czech origin, representing the Latinized form of Wenceslaus or Václav. This regal name derives from the Old Slavic elements "ventie" (greater) and "slava" (glory), literally meaning "greater glory" or "more glorious." The name gained prominence through Saint Wenceslaus, a 10th-century Duke of Bohemia celebrated for his piety and generosity, famously memorialized in the Christmas carol "Good King Wenceslas." While relatively uncommon outside Central Europe, particularly the Czech Republic and Slovakia, the name carries strong historical and cultural significance. Wenzeslaus projects dignity and nobility with its multisyllabic structure and historical associations. Though rather formal for everyday use, the name offers several friendly nickname options including Wenzel or Wence. It remains a distinctive choice that connects a child to Central European heritage.</p>

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