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Primarily masculineClassicRare
Stanisław
stah-NEE-swaf
OriginSlavic
MeaningBecoming glorious
Pronunciationstah-NEE-swaf
GenderPrimarily masculine
Commonly used inPolish
Common variations
Stanislav
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