> Does this name Vaclav translate to something in English? > > Stefanie > > I have also heard that Vaclav means James, but I have a real problem with one of my ancesters.... His birth certificate shows his name to be William John Blank His baptismal certificate shows his name to be Wencelaus Johannes Blank but in the obituary for his dad, his name was listed as Vaclav I'm very confused. Could someone please explain why Wencelaus and Vaclav were used for the name of William?? Thank you, Helen Radian7620@aol.com