vladimir

noun

1. Saint.Also Vladimir I, Wladimir.Vladimir the Great, a.d. c956–1015, first Christian grand prince of Russia 980–1015.
2. a city in the W Russian Federation in Europe, E of Moscow.
3. a male given name.

noun

1. a city in W central Russia: capital of the principality of Vladimir until the court transferred to Moscow in 1328. Pop: 310 000 (2005 est)

noun

1. Saint, called the Great. ?956–1015, grand prince of Kiev (980–1015); first Christian ruler of Russia. Feast day: July 15

masc. proper name, from Old Church Slavonic Vladimiru “Ruling Peace,” from vlasti “to rule over” (from PIE *wal- “to be strong”) + miru “peace” (see Mir).