Vladimirs

Vladimirs is a masculine given name used in Latvia as the Latvian form of Vladimir. The name derives from Slavic elements vlad- meaning to rule and mir meaning world or peace, giving commonly cited interpretations such as “ruler of the world” or “ruler of peace.” In Latvian, the form ends with the masculine suffix -s, which is typical for many native male names in the language.

The name is used among Latvian speakers and in diaspora communities where Latvian orthography is preserved. It corresponds to various regional variants of Vladimir in other languages, such as Vladimir in Russian and Bulgarian, Volodymyr in Ukrainian, and Władimir or Włodzimierz in Polish, each with its own local spelling and pronunciation.

In Latvia, Vladimirs may appear in historical records, literature, and contemporary naming practices as part of the broader East European naming tradition. Like many traditional names, its popularity has fluctuated with changing naming trends but it remains part of the repertoire of Latvian male names.

See also: Vladimir (name) for related forms and broader etymology.