Влади́мир
Vladímirmasculine
The English name Vladimir is translated into Russian as Влади́мир (Vladímir).
Влади́мир is a common Russian masculine given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Which one should you use?
While Влади́мир is the standard form of the name, the diminutive Во́лодя is used in more casual settings.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Vladímir.
Did you know?
- The name Влади́мир is composed of two Slavic roots: влад, meaning 'to rule' and мир, which can mean both 'world' and 'peace'.
- The city of Влади́мир is one of the oldest in Russia and was the capital of the Vladimir-Suzdal Principality before Moscow rose to power.
- If you address a stranger as Во́лодя instead of Влади́мир, you might unintentionally cause offense by being too informal.
Examples in context
- Этого человека зовут Влади́мир.Etogo cheloveka zovut Vladimir.This man's name is Vladimir.
- Мой лучший друг Влади́мир.Moy luchshiy drug Vladimir.My best friend is Vladimir.
- Влади́мир пришёл на встречу вовремя.Vladimir prishol na vstrechu vovremya.Vladimir arrived at the meeting on time.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance at a cafe.
- Александр AleksandrТы видела Влади́мира сегодня?Ty videla Vladimira segodnya?Have you seen Vladimir today?
- Анастасия AnastasiaНет, я его не видела.Net, ya yego ne videla.No, I haven't seen him.
- Александр AleksandrОн обещал зайти к нам.On obeshchal zayti k nam.He promised to stop by.
- Анастасия AnastasiaНаверное, он просто занят.Navernyye, on prosto zanyat.Maybe he is just busy.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “vladimir” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
