Stas (given name)

Stas is a masculine given name of Slavic origin. It is commonly a short form of the name Stanislav or, less frequently, other names beginning with "Stan-", such as Stanton. Stanislav is composed of the Slavic elements stan, meaning "stand, become," and slava, meaning "glory." As such, the name Stas carries connotations of achieving glory or steadfastness.

The name Stas is popular in Slavic countries, including Russia, Ukraine, Poland, and Belarus. It is generally considered a modern and informal name. Usage outside of Slavic-speaking regions is less common but growing with increased globalization.

Notable people with the name Stas: (Include at least 2, but no more than 5 examples. It's important to have different nationalities, professions etc. Use a new line for each entry)

• Stas Shurins, Latvian singer and songwriter.
• Stas Baretsky, Russian showman, musician, and actor.