Name «Dragoslav»

The name Dragoslav has Balkan origins, and its phonetics, geography, and time of appearance among Ukrainians indicate this. Dragoslav likely came to Ukraine from the Balkan Slavs, although similar name structures are also known among the Czechs. The earliest Ukrainian records of this name date back to the 15th century. For example, in 1455, it was documented as "the faith of Lord Dragoslav" in the city of Suceava; in 1495, it appeared as "to Lord Miholou Dragoslav" in the city of Vaslui.