Mirosław is a Polish masculine given name of Slavic origin, equivalent to Miroslav. The full first three paragraphs should follow from the name itself, but already covered.EtymologyThe name is derived from the Slavic elements mirŭ ("peace, world") and slava ("glory"), thus meaning "peace and glory" or "person who brings peace and fame." It is a common name across Slavic cultures, with variants like Miroslav used in other languages.Notable BearersSeveral notable Poles bear the name Mirosław, including:Mirosław Adamczyk (born 1962), Polish prelate of the Catholic ChurchMirosław Baka (born 1963), Polish actorMirosław Bulzacki (born 1951), Polish footballerMirosław Jabłoński (born 1954), Polish jazz musicianMirosław Kowalczyk (born 1962), Polish footballerCultural SignificanceIn Poland, name days are traditionally celebrated. Mirosław's name day falls on February 26.Forms and VariantsDiminutive forms of Mirosław include Mirek and Mirka. The feminine counterpart is Mirosława. Related names in other Slavic languages include Miroslav (Slovene, Czech), Miro (Slovene), Miško (Serbian), Miroslavŭ (Old Slavic), and Slávek (Czech).