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