Ladislav is a Slavic given name of Czech origin, derived from the elements 'lada', meaning 'harmony' or 'joy', and 'slav', which means 'glory'. It has been used among Czechs and Slovaks for centuries and is often associated with historical figures such as Ladislav I, the first king of Bohemia. The name Ladislav tends to evoke a sense of balance between happiness and grandeur, reflecting its roots in harmony and glory.
The name Ladislav experienced varied popularity between 1912 and 1924, with peaks in 1914 and 1917 at 11 births each, and a total of 82 births over this period.