Stanislajs

Stanislajs is a given name of Slavic origin. It is the Latvian form of the name Stanislaus. The name is derived from the Slavic elements "stan" meaning "stand" or "become" and "slav" meaning "glory" or "fame". Therefore, Stanislajs can be interpreted as "one who stands for glory" or "one who becomes famous". The name is historically associated with Saint Stanislaus of Szczecin, a Polish bishop and martyr, who is a significant figure in Catholic tradition and is the patron saint of Poland. While predominantly found in Latvia, variations of the name Stanislaus are common across many Slavic countries, including Poland, Czech Republic, and Slovakia, as well as in Lithuania. The popularity of the name has varied over time and by region.