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Vadim or Vadimir is an East Slavic male name derived either from the Slavic element volod meaning ruler or from an ancient Old Norse word. It is currently a popular male name in Russia and Ukraine. It is a male Slavic given name of Church Slavonic and Old Slavic origin: of great power (modern Russian reinterpretations: ruler of the world/peace/People). Its corresponding patronymic is Vadimovich.