Find out how popular the first name Dalibor has been for the last 1 years (from 1979 to 1979) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Dalibor by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Dalibor is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1979, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Dalibor.

The history of the first name Dalibor

The given name Dalibor is of Slavic origin, derived from the Old Slavic words "dali" meaning "far" and "bor" meaning "battle" or "warrior." It is believed to have originated in the 9th or 10th century among the West Slavic tribes inhabiting the regions of modern-day Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Dalibor can be found in the 12th-century Czech chronicle "Chronica Boemorum" by Cosmas of Prague. In this chronicle, Dalibor is described as a Czech knight and a member of the Vršovci noble family, who lived in the late 11th century.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Dalibor. One of the most renowned was Dalibor of Kozojedy (c. 1285-1292), a Czech robber knight who became a folk hero for his defiance against the nobility and the king. His legend inspired the creation of the famous opera "Dalibor" by Bedřich Smetana in 1868.

Another noteworthy bearer of the name was Dalibor Pávek (1921-2008), a Czech actor and playwright who appeared in numerous films and television shows during the latter half of the 20th century. He is particularly remembered for his role as Uncle Pepin in the popular children's TV series "The Visitors."

In the realm of literature, Dalibor Chaloupka (1932-2009) was a prominent Czech writer and playwright, known for his works exploring themes of social injustice and human rights. His play "The Cripple from Inisheer" won the prestigious Alfréd Radok Award in 1969.

In the world of sports, Dalibor Oućenítř (born 1966) is a former Czech professional tennis player who achieved a career-high singles ranking of No. 34 in the world in 1990. He won four singles titles and six doubles titles on the ATP Tour.

Finally, Dalibor Vačkář (born 1976) is a Czech professional footballer who played as a midfielder for several clubs, including AC Sparta Prague and FK Mladá Boleslav, and represented the Czech Republic national team on multiple occasions.

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