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Vlastimil

Meaning — Vlastimil is a Czech masculine given name of Slavic origin, composed of the elements vlast meaning "homeland," "native land," or "property" and mil meaning "gracious," "dear," or "beloved." Thus the name means "one who loves his homeland" or "dear to the fatherland." It is a specifically Czech name, rarely found outside Bohemia and Moravia.·Czech origin·Male·VLAS-tee-mil

Vlastimil A name meaning "one who loves his homeland" carries an inherent patriotic dimension — characters named Vlastimil are often deeply rooted in Czech identity and culture, their sense of self inseparable from the land and history they inhabit. The name is distinctly old-fashioned even within Czech usage, giving characters an air of belonging to an earlier, more rooted generation.

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VlastimilVláďaVlastiVlastík

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Vlastimil NovákVlastimil DvořákVlastimil ProcházkaVlastimil HoráčekVlastimil BlahaVlastimil Krejčí

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