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Vlad
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Vlad (name) means a male given name, often a short form of Vladimir or Vladislav. Example: “His friends just call him Vlad.”
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A male given name, often a short form of Vladimir or Vladislav.
"His friends just call him Vlad."
How to use Vlad
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA short or standalone form of names like Vladimir.
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Etymology
A common Romanian given name, also used as a short form of Vladimir or Vladislav in Slavic languages.
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What does “Vlad” mean?
The word “Vlad” means a male given name, often a short form of Vladimir or Vladislav. In plain terms, a short or standalone form of names like Vladimir.
How do you pronounce “Vlad”?
“Vlad” is pronounced vlad (/vlæd/ in IPA).
How do you use “Vlad” in a sentence?
Here is “Vlad” used in a sentence: “His friends just call him Vlad.”
What part of speech is “Vlad”?
“Vlad” is a name.
Where does the word “Vlad” come from?
The word “Vlad” comes from Romanian. A common Romanian given name, also used as a short form of Vladimir or Vladislav in Slavic languages.
Is “Vlad” a common word?
“Vlad” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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