Save Type Region Usage Slovak Pronounced Pron. /ˈbra.cɪ.sla.va/ [key·simplify] Other Forms FormsPozsony, Pressburg, Prešporok, Prešpurk, Vratislaburgum, Braslavespurch, Preslavasburc Meaning & History Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia. It was named in honor of Prince Braslav.