Jarosław (given name)
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Jarosław (IPA: [jaˈrɔswaf] ) is a Polish given name, equivalent to Jaroslav. It is composed of the elements jar meaning 'strong' or 'powerful' and sława meaning 'glory' or 'fame'.
Diminutive forms include Jarek. Its feminine form is Jarosława [jarɔˈswava].
Individuals with this name may choose their name day from the following dates: January 21, April 25, June 7, or August 1.
People and characters with the name Jarosław(a)
- Jarosław, Duke of Opole
- Jarosław z Bogorii i Skotnik
- Jarosław Dąbrowski, Polish general and Commander-in-Chief of the Paris Commune
- Jarosław Hampel
- Jarosław Iwaszkiewicz, Polish writer
- Jarosława Jóźwiakowska
- Jarosław Kaczyński (born 1949), Polish politician, Prime Minister (2006-2007)
- Jarosław Kukowski
- Jarosław Kukulski
- Jarosław Wałęsa, Polish politician, son of former Polish President, Lech Wałęsa.
Jaroslaw Suska, Polish martial art practitioner, 6 Times ITF Taekwondo World Champion; 21 times European Champion.