Tomislav
4 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Croatian / Serbian / Slavic / Slovene / Bosnian ◈ 4 syllables
"Famous Slavic ruler and king."

From Croatian / Serbian / Slavic / Slovene / Bosnian

The name Tomislav is generally understood as a modern variant, creative spelling, or related form connected to the root name Thomas. Read more about the origin of this name below ↓

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Tomislav at a glance
MeaningFamous Slavic ruler and king.
OriginCroatian / Serbian / Slavic / Slovene / Bosnian
GenderMale
Syllables4
NumerologyLife Path 3
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Origin & history of Tomislav
1
Croatian / Serbian / Slavic / Slovene / Bosnian roots
The name Tomislav is generally understood as a modern variant, creative spelling, or related form connected to the root name Thomas. The root name Thomas is commonly associated with the meaning twin. Because Tomislav may represent a contemporary or stylistic variation, its meaning is most safely interpreted through the better-documented origin and symbolism of Thomas.
2
Root name
The root form of Tomislav is Tomislav — meaning Famous Slavic ruler and king..
3
Modern usage
Tomislav remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Tomislav?
1980 peak year
Tomislav first appears in the U.S. registration record in 1962. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 1980, 12 babies received the name (ranked #3596). In the most recent decade it does not appear in national rankings. In total, around 197 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
12 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #3,596)
197 All-time total
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Tomislav
3
Life path number
The Creator
Creativity, joy and self-expression.
Creative
😄Joyful
🗣️Communicator
🌈Optimistic
T2
O6
M4
I9
S1
L3
A1
V4
Sum: 30 → Life path 3
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Personality of Tomislav
Bright & creative
Imaginative, expressive, endlessly inventive.
😊
Magnetic warmth
Their laugh is contagious. People love being near them.
🌈
Eternal optimist
Even in dark moments they find the light.
🗣️
Storyteller
They can describe anything and make it fascinating.
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