Jarosław (given name)

Jarosław is a Polish masculine given name of Slavic origin. It is composed of the elements jaro, meaning "fierce", "vigorous", or "spring" (referring to youth and springtime), and sław, meaning "glory" or "fame". Thus, the name can be interpreted as "fierce glory" or "vigorous glory."

The name has been popular in Poland and other Slavic countries throughout history. It is often associated with royalty and historical figures. A well-known bearer of the name is Yaroslav the Wise, a Grand Prince of Kyiv in the 11th century.

The name Jarosław has several variations in other Slavic languages. It is sometimes anglicized as Yaroslav or Jaroslaw.

Notable people with the name Jarosław include:

• Jarosław Kaczyński, a Polish politician.
• Jarosław Iwaszkiewicz, a Polish writer and poet.
• Jarosław Dąbrowski, a Polish general and a leader of the Paris Commune.

The name day for Jarosław is celebrated on various dates in Poland, including January 21, June 7, August 1, and October 25.