Stas is a Russian and Ukrainian diminutive of Stanislav, derived from the Slavic elements stati ("stand, become") and slava ("glory"). The name Stanislav thus means "becoming glorious" or "established in glory," reflecting qualities of honor and renown.Etymology and HistoryThe root name Stanislav has been used among Slavic peoples since medieval times, borne by several saints including the 11th-century Bishop Stanislaus of Kraków (Polish Stanisław), a martyr venerated in the Catholic Church. As a diminutive, Stas originated as an affectionate or informal form of Stanislav, common in Russia and Ukraine. It has also become an independent given name in its own right.Notable BearersStas Namin (born 1951), Soviet and Russian-Armenian musician, founder of the band Tsvety.Stas Piekha (born 1980), Russian pop singer and actor.Stas Mikhaylov (born 1969), Russian pop singer and songwriter.Stas Kostyushkin (born 1971), Russian singer and actor.Stas Misezhnikov (born 1969), Israeli politician.Stas Pokatilov (born 1992), Kazakh footballer.Stas Maliszewski (born 1988), Polish-American football linebacker.Tryzuby Stas (stage name), Ukrainian singer-songwriter.Staś Kmieć, Polish theatre and dance choreographer.Staš Skube (born 1989), Slovenian handball player.Related NamesVariants and related forms include the Ukrainian Slava, a semantically similar nickname; the feminine form Stanislava (Ukrainian); and other language forms such as Belarusian Stanislau and Slava, Czech Slávek, French Stanislas, and Italian Stanislao.Meaning: diminutive of "becoming glorious"Origin: Slavic (Russian, Ukrainian)Type: Diminutive, also used as an independent given nameUsage regions: Russia, Ukraine