Lesław

Lesław is a traditional Polish name, a compound of two Old Slavic elements: *lěsъ, meaning 'cunning, astute' or 'forest' (though the 'cunning' interpretation is more commonly associated with the 'praise' meaning in name compounds), and *slava, meaning 'glory, fame'. The name thus carries the connotation of someone whose glory is praised or who achieves glory through cunning or wisdom. It belongs to a large family of Slavic names ending in '-sław', which were very popular among Slavic nobility and commoners alike for centuries.

The name saw a resurgence in popularity in Poland, particularly in the 19th and 20th centuries, as part of a broader movement to revive traditional Slavic names. It remains a recognized, though not exceedingly common, name in Poland today, embodying a sense of national heritage and strength.