Luboslav

Luboslav is a masculine given name of Slavic origin. It is formed from the elements ljub or ljubo meaning “dear” or “love” and slav meaning “glory” or “fame,” yielding a meaning such as “beloved glory” or “dear to glory.” The exact form and pronunciation vary by language, with Cyrillic spellings such as Любослав common in Bulgarian and Macedonian contexts, and Latinized forms used in Serbo-Croatian and other Slavic languages.

In Bulgaria, Serbia, North Macedonia, and Croatia, Luboslav has been used in both medieval and modern periods. It remains most common in Slavic-speaking areas and among diaspora communities; female forms are uncommon. The name is considered distinctly masculine in its usage and cultural associations.

Notable people with the name include the Bulgarian former footballer and manager Luboslav Penev, who played for clubs in Bulgaria and abroad and later pursued coaching. Beyond this example, the name is borne by other individuals in sports and the arts within Slavic-speaking communities, though such references may be less widely documented outside those regions.

See also: Slavic given names with the -slav suffix, and names formed from ljуб/ljubo elements.