Lada

Lada is a female first name that is considered a short form of Ladislava or Vladislava. Translated into German, it means "the glorious ruler."

What does the name Lada mean?

The name Lada is regarded as a diminutive of Ladislava or Vladislava. Its English translation is "the glorious ruler." The origin of the name lies in Old Slavic and consists of the elements vladěti (владѣти), meaning "to rule," "to possess," "to dominate," or "to manage," and sláva (сла́ва), meaning "the Slava," "the glory," "the honor," or "the fame." In Slavic mythology, Lada is the goddess of beauty, love, youth, and marriage. The name is mentioned in Russian myths and in a Czech fairy tale (Princess Lada). In wedding and folk songs in Eastern Europe, her name is invoked, but it remains largely unknown in the West.

Where does the name Lada come from?

The etymology of Lada is Old Slavic and means "the glorious ruler." The Old Slavic components include vladěti, which means "to rule, to possess, to dominate, to manage," and sláva, which stands for "the Slava, the glory, the honor, the fame." The languages in which this name appears are Croatian, Russian, and Czech.

How do you pronounce Lada?

The sound quality and pronunciation of Lada: The name Lada has a soft yet clearly structured sound. In German pronunciation, it is usually rendered as "LA-da" [ˈlaːda], with the long A sound beginning with a sense of openness and calm. The repetition of the open "a" in the second syllable creates a harmonious, even flow of sound. Thus, Lada appears simple and harmonious – calm, feminine, and balanced.

When is the name day of Lada?

Lada celebrates her name day on September 25, November 25, and December 13.

Popularity

In Germany, Lada is among the more common female first names. Currently, it ranks 3,210th among the most popular baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2018 at 1,790th place. Over the last ten years, Lada has been given approximately 60 times, placing it 3,332nd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 3,689th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ladi / Ladica / Ladochka / Ladonka / Laduschka / Ladushka / Ladusik

Famous people

• Lada Dance (Russian singer)
• Lada Engchawadechasilp (Beninese actress)
• Lada Kozlikova (Czech cyclist)
• Lada Negrul (actress from Russia)
• Lada Strukowa (Russian skier)
• Lada Zigo (writer from Croatia)