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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

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In 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.

Origin: Romanian

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Frequently asked questions

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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