1 She has an authoritative manner that at times is almost arrogant. 2  I watched the interview and thought he seemed quite arrogant. 3  He manages to exude confidence without being arrogant.  Like a lot of hospital consultants, he terrifies his patients with his arrogant manner.
Russian name. In Russian, the name Vadim means-a powerful ruler.The name Vadim originated as an Russian name. The name Vadim is most often used as a boy name or male name.
Meaning & History. Newer form of the old Slavic name ÑÑ¡Ð°Ð½Ð½Ñ (Ioannu) , which was derived from Greek Ioannes (see JOHN). This was the name of six Russian rulers, including the 15th-century Ivan III the Great and 16th-century Ivan IV the Terrible, the first tsar of Russia.It was also borne by nine emperors of Bulgaria.his was the name of six Russian rulers, including the 15th-century Ivan III the Great and 16th-century Ivan IV the Terrible, the first tsar of Russia. It was also borne by nine emperors of Bulgaria.