Stasys is a popular Lithuanian given name, functioning as a short form of Stanislovas, the Lithuanian variant of Stanislav. The root name is derived from the Slavic elements stati “stand, become” (with inflected forms in stan-) and slava “glory”. This gives Stasys a meaning linked to “becoming glorious” or “standing in glory,” a common theme in Slavic onomastics. Etymology and Cultural ContextThe broader name tradition traces back to Stanislav, which was borne by several medieval saints, most notably Stanislaus of Szczepanów (the Polish form Stanisław), a bishop of Kraków martyred in the 11th century. His veneration contributed to the spread of the name across Central and Eastern Europe, including Lithuania. In Lithuanian, the name developed as Stanislovas, from which Stasys evolved as a more informal, shortened version common in everyday use. A feminine equivalent is Stasė, mirroring the pattern of nicknames becoming given names in Lithuanian culture. Notable BearersStasys has been carried by many prominent Lithuanian figures, particularly pilots, diplomats, and politicians. Stasys Girėnas (1893–1933) was a celebrated Lithuanian-American aviator who, together with Steponas Darius, made a historic transatlantic flight in 1933. Stasys Lozoraitis (1898–1983) served as a Lithuanian diplomat, and his son, Stasys Lozoraitis Jr. (1924–1994), continued in diplomacy in exile. Other notable bearers include Stasys Jakeliūnas (born 1958), a politician; Stasys Kropas (born 1953), a banker and political figure; and Stasys Eidrigevičius (born 1949), a renowned graphic artist whose self-Portrait with World as a Dog is well known. In sports, Stasys Baranauskas (1962–2026) was a footballer, and Stasys Janušauskas (1902–1996) also played football. Usage and VariantsStasys is predominantly used in Lithuania, where it ranks among common given names for males. Its related forms across other languages include Stanislas in French, Stanislao in Italian, and Stanislav in Ukrainian and Belarusian. The root also yields short forms like Slava (Ukrainian) and Slávek (Czech). The feminine variant in Lithuanian is Stanislova. Meaning: Derived from Slavic roots meaning “stand” and “glory,” thus “becoming glorious” Origin: Lithuanian short form of Stanislovas (< Latinate Slav>), from Slavic Stanislav Type: First name, masculine Usage regions: Lithuania Related names: Stanislovas, Stanislav, Slava, Stasė (feminine form)