Mislav is a South Slavic masculine given name most common in Croatia. It is derived from the Slavic elements myslĭ "thought" or mojĭ "my" combined with slava "glory". The meaning can therefore be interpreted as "thought-glorious" or "my glory." History The name is historically attested in the Latinized form Muisclavo for a 9th-century Duke of Croatia, commonly known as Mislav (also recorded as Mojslav). He ruled over the Croatian Duchy during a period of transition from pagan to Christian influence, and his name is one of the earliest recorded Slavic names in Croatian history. Notable Bearers In modern times, the name has been borne by several notable public figures, including: Mislav Anđelković (born 1988), Croatian football player Mislav Bago (1973–2022), Croatian journalist and broadcaster Mislav Bezmalinović (1967–2024), Yugoslav and Croatian water polo player Mislav Grgić (born 1973), Croatian scientist and engineer Mislav Ježić (born 1952), Croatian philosopher and Indologist Mislav Karoglan (born 1982), Bosnian and Croatian football manager and player Mislav Kolakušić (born 1969), Croatian lawyer and politician Mislav Komorski (born 1992), Croatian football player Mislav Oršić (born 1992), Croatian football player Mislav Rosandić (born 1995), Croatian-born Slovak ice hockey player Mislav Sever (born 1994), Croatian swimmer Cultural Significance The name Mislav belongs to a broader tradition of Slavic compound names that often incorporate -slav, meaning "glory." While it remains common in Croatia, it is a classic name that reflects pre-Christian naming customs and has endured to the present day. Meaning: thought-glorious / my glory Origin: Slavic Type: compound name Usage regions: Croatia, South Slavic