Origin
Slavic (Ukrainian)
Syllables
4
Zodiac
Scorpio
Trend
Steady
At a glance
Volodymyr is a name often given to boys. Ranked #14056 and holds a steady place on the charts. It comes from a Slavic (Ukrainian) origin and traditionally means "Famous ruler of the world". It has 4 syllables.
The Story of Volodymyr
Volodymyr stems from ancient Slavic roots denoting world rulership. It remains popular in Ukraine and Eastern Europe. The name suggests leadership, resilience, and cultural pride in today's global context.
Popularity
Currently ranked #14056 on the Baby Billboard Charts.
Numerology Profile
Pioneers with strong will.
Desires to serve humanity.
Protects and nurtures family.
Analyzes and seeks knowledge.
Zodiac & Astrology
Scorpio
Reflects transformative leadership.
Strengths
Compatible Signs
Lucky Numbers
Lucky Colors
Best Career Paths
Name Energy & Vibe
The name projects commanding presence and deep wisdom.
Color Aura
Royal Blue
Element
Water
Season
Autumn
Gemstone
Sapphire
Spirit Animal
Eagle
Power Word
Sovereignty
Energy Type
Water × Autumn
Personality & Traits
Leadership
Guides others with vision.
Resilient
Stands firm in adversity.
Wise
Offers insightful counsel.
Famous People Named Volodymyr
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
President of Ukraine
Volodymyr the Great
Medieval ruler and saint
Volodymyr Klitschko
Ukrainian boxing champion
Volodymyr in Pop Culture
Volodymyr
Game Metro Exodus
Volodymyr
Film The Death of Stalin
Historical Events
988
Volodymyr the Great baptizes Kievan Rus.
2019
Volodymyr Zelenskyy elected president.
International Variations
Volodymyr in Different Scripts
Володимир
Cyrillic
Βολοντιμίρ
Greek
Volodymyr
Latin
וולודימיר
Hebrew
Nicknames & Short Forms
Middle Name Suggestions
Beautiful middle name pairings with Volodymyr:
Volodymyr Oleksiy
Volodymyr Bohdan
Volodymyr Yuri
Volodymyr Ivan
Volodymyr Serhiy
Volodymyr Taras
Volodymyr Mykola
Fun Facts & Trivia
Linked to Ukrainian independence history.
Means world ruler in old Slavic.
Popular among diaspora communities.
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Quick Facts
This page is reviewed by the Baby Billboard Charts editorial team. Rankings come from official U.S. Social Security Administration birth records, with descriptions checked for clarity and usefulness. See our Editorial Policy for our methodology and correction process.