This is the 9817th most frequent Russian word.
ярослав
"Ярослав" is a Slavic male given name meaning "fierce glory" or "bright fame."
In this sentence, 'Ярослав' is used as a proper noun referring to a person's name.
Ярослав был хорошим другом.
Yaroslav was a good friend.
Here, 'Ярослав' appears as part of the historical name 'Ярослав Мудрый,' showcasing its use in reference to a historical figure.
Город Ярославль назван в честь князя Ярослава Мудрого.
The city Yaroslavl is named after Prince Yaroslav the Wise.
In this case, 'Ярослав' represents an archetype or representation of historical or traditional connotations associated with the name.