Meaning & History
Čestmír is a Czech male given name derived from the Slavic elements čĭstĭ "honour" and měrŭ "great, famous" or mirŭ "peace, world". Its Old Slavic ancestor is Čĭstimirŭ, combining the same roots.
The name reflects the common Slavic tradition of creating compound names with virtues (such as honour) and desirable qualities (fame or peace). In Czech, čest retains the meaning "honour", while mír means "peace".
- Meaning: Derived from "honour" + "famous" or "peace/world"
- Origin: Old Slavic
- Type: Given name
- Usage: Czech
Related Names
Other Languages & Cultures
(Old Slavic)
Čĭstimirŭ