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Wenceslaus

Wenceslaus is a name of Czech origin derived from the Old Bohemian words' Věncesláv', which is made up of 'Věnce', meaning 'to conquer', and 'slav', meaning 'glory'. The meaning of Wenceslaus is "one who brings glory through conquest". The name was popular in the Bohemian kingdom, where Wenceslaus I, Duke of Bohemia, ruled from 921 to 935. Wenceslaus was also the name of Saint Wenceslaus, also known as Saint Wenceslas, in the 10th century. He is the patron saint of the Czech Republic and is celebrated on September 28th, the Feast of Saint Wenceslaus. Wenceslaus became popular in the Middle Ages, especially in the Bohemian kingdom, and was commonly used among the nobility. It has since become less popular and is now considered a rare name, especially in the English-speaking world. However, it remains an important name in Czech culture and is still used in the Czech Republic.

Gender

Boy

Origin

Czech

Numerology

W is for warmth, the glow of your friendship.

E is for elegant, born within you.

N is for natural, the genuine side of you.

C is for captive, your web of charm.

E is for enchant, for enchant you will.

S is for select, as few are chosen.

L is for lively, your life is full of energy!

A is for altruism, the unselfish you.

U is for uncanny, the way you know what to do.

S is for sensitive, another side shows.

Lucky

Wenceslaus lucky number is 5.

Free-thinking, adventurous, and progressive, 5 is defined by freedom. 5 needs to experience the world by engaging its five senses: For 5, life lessons are acquired through spontaneous acts of bravery. Akin to Sagittarius energy within astrology, 5 is known for its playful, impulsive, and vivacious spirit.

Famous People Named Wenceslaus

  • Vashti Clarke Jamaican model, actress and entrepreneur
  • Saint Wenceslaus I Duke of Bohemia, Czech patron saint later elevated to a king
  • Wenceslaus I the One Eyed, King of Bohemia
  • Wenceslaus II Přemyslid King of Bohemia and Poland
  • Wenceslaus III King of Hungary, Bohemia and Poland
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