Names Categorized "top 10 in Poland"

Adam is a name of profound historical and religious significance, originating from the Hebrew word adam meaning "man." Its etymology is debated, with possible roots in the Hebrew ʾaḏam ("to be red," referring to skin ton...

Agnieszka is the Agnes equivalent in Polish, a feminine given name with deep religious roots. The name derives from the Greek Hagne (from hagnos meaning “chaste”) and is most famously linked to Saint Agnes, a virgin mart...

Aleksander is the form of Alexander used in several languages, including Danish, Estonian, Norwegian, Polish, and Slovene. It directly parallels the original Greek name Ἀλέξανδρος (Alexandros), meaning "defending men" or...

Aleksandra is a feminine given name used across multiple Slavic and Baltic languages, as well as in Georgian and Finnish. It is a direct borrowing or adaptation of Alexandra, the feminine form of Alexander. The name ulti...

Alicja is the Polish form of Alice, a given name that has enjoyed widespread popularity across Europe.Etymology and OriginsAlicja ultimately derives from the same Germanic roots as Alice: from the Old French name Aalis,...

Amelia is a feminine given name used in English, Italian, Polish, Spanish, and other languages. It is a variant of Amalia, which itself derives from the Germanic element amal, meaning “vigorous, active, work.” However, A...

Andrzej is the Polish form of Andrew, a name with deep roots in Christian tradition. The name derives from the Greek Ἀνδρέας (Andreas), meaning "manly" or "masculine," which itself comes from ἀνήρ (aner), "man." In the N...

Anna is a feminine given name, the Latin form of the Hebrew name Hannah, which means “favor” or “grace.” Used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament, it appears in the Hebrew Bible as the mother of the prophet Samuel (1 Sa...

Antoni is a Catalan and Polish form of the Roman family name Anthony, which derives from Antonius, a name of unknown Etruscan origin. In both languages, Antoni serves as a masculine given name, though in Polish it can al...

Etymology and OriginsBeata is a feminine given name derived from the Latin beatus, meaning "blessed". The name emerged in Christian contexts, often referencing the beatific state of the blessed in heaven. It was borne by...

Dorota is a Polish, Czech and Slovak feminine given name, cognate with Dorothy and derived from the Dorothea. Dorothea itself originates from the Greek name Δωρόθεος (Dorotheos), meaning "gift of god" — from δῶρον (doron...

Emilia is a feminine given name of Latin origin, widely used across Europe and the Americas. It is the Italian form of the name Aemilia, derived from the Latin nomen Aemilius, a Roman family name. The root of Aemilius is...

EtymologyEwa is a feminine given name used primarily in Poland and Sweden. It is the Polish form of Eve and also a Swedish variant of Eva. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Ḥawwa (חַוָּה), which is related...

Filip is a masculine given name used in numerous European languages, including Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Macedonian, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Serbian, Slovak, Slovene, and Swedish. It is the...

Franciszek is the Polish form of the Latin name Francis, which ultimately derives from the Late Latin Franciscus meaning "Frenchman". The name originates from the Germanic tribe of the Franks, who themselves were named f...

Grzegorz (Polish pronunciation: [ˈɡʐɛɡɔʐ]) is the Polish form of Gregory, and has been a common masculine given name in Poland for centuries. Ultimately derived from the Late Greek name Γρηγόριος (Gregorios), meaning “wa...

Hanna is a form of Hannah used in several languages, including Arabic, Hebrew, Belarusian, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Hungarian, Icelandic, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish, and Ukrainian. The name ultimately derives from...

Henryk is a Polish male given name, the Polish form of Heinrich (see Henry). It ultimately derives from the Germanic name Heimirich, composed of the elements heim "home" and rih "ruler", meaning "home ruler" or "ruler of...

Ignacy is a Polish given name, the local form of the Latin name Ignatius. It is particularly common in Poland and among the Polish diaspora.EtymologyIgnatius is derived from the Roman family name Egnatius, which is of Et...

Iwona is the Polish feminine form of the French name Yvon, which itself originated as a medieval diminutive of Yves. Like its French counterpart Yvonne, Iwona carries the longstanding meaning associated with the yew tree...

Jacek is a Polish given name derived from the archaic form Jacenty, representing a modern evolution of that name. Jacenty itself is the Polish adaptation of the Greek name Hyacinthus (Hyakinthos), which originates from t...

Jakub is a masculine given name common in Central and Eastern Europe. It is the Polish, Czech, and Slovak form of Jacob (and by extension James), with the same biblical origins. Etymology The name Jakub derives from the...

Jan is a masculine given name used in numerous European languages, including Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, German, Norwegian, Polish, Slovene, and Sorbian. It is a form of Johannes, which in turn derives from the Greek...

Joanna is a feminine given name derived from Latin Iohanna, which came from Greek Ἰωάννα (Ioanna), the feminine form of Ioannes (see John). Ultimately, it traces back to the Hebrew name Yahweh has shown favor—Yôḥānān, me...

EtymologyJulia is a feminine given name, ultimately derived from the Roman family name Julius. The name likely has Latin origins, possibly connected to the word iulus meaning 'downy-bearded' or 'youthful', or related to...

Kacper is a Polish masculine given name, a variant of Caspar, which is itself a form of Jasper. The name ultimately derives from the Latin Gaspar, which likely originates from the Biblical Hebrew word גִּזְבָּר (gizbar)...

Katarzyna [kataˈʐɘna] is a Polish feminine given name, the Polish form of Katherine. Like its English counterpart, Katarzyna ultimately derives from the Greek name Αἰκατερίνη (Aikaterine), but the exact etymology is unce...

Klaudia is a feminine given name used in several European languages, primarily Polish, Slovak, Hungarian, Albanian, and German. It is the form of Claudia found in these languages, as well as a German variant of Claudia a...

Krzysztof is the Polish form of Christopher. The name has been popular in Poland since the 15th century and remains a common given name. Its diminutive forms include Krzyś, Krzysiek, and Krzysio, while the augmentative i...

Lena is a feminine given name used across many cultures and languages, including Armenian, Georgian, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, German, Greek, Italian, Macedonian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, a...

Maciej (Polish pronunciation: [ˈmat͡ɕɛj]) is a Polish given name, the equivalent of Matthias. Derived from the Greek Ματθίας (Matthias), which itself is a variant of Ματθαῖος (see Matthew), the name has deep biblical roo...

Magdalena is a Latinate form of the name Magdalene, used widely across Europe, with over fifteen usage regions documented. The name originates from a title meaning "of Magdala," referring to the village of Magdala on the...

Maja is a feminine given name used in Croatian, Danish, German, Hungarian, Norwegian, Polish, Serbian, Slovene, and Swedish. It is a form of the name Maia 1 in various languages, deriving from ancient Greek origins.Etymo...

Maja 2 is a feminine given name used predominantly in Central and Northern Europe, including in Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Hungarian, Macedonian, Norwegian, Polish, Serbian, Slovak, Slovene, and Swedish. It is a di...

Małgorzata is a common Polish female given name, equivalent to the English Margaret. It is derived through Latin Margarita from Ancient Greek μαργαρίτης (margarítēs), meaning "pearl", a word that likely originates from a...

Marcin is the Polish form of the name Martin. It is a male given name, pronounced [ˈmart͡ɕin] in Polish, with the feminine equivalent being Martyna.Etymology and OriginThe name ultimately derives from the Roman name Mart...

Marek is a West Slavic masculine given name, the equivalent of Mark in English, and is used in Czech, Polish, Slovak, and Estonian. It derives ultimately from the Latin name Marcus, which is thought to be related to the...

Maria is a feminine given name used in numerous languages, including Armenian, Basque, Bulgarian, Catalan, Corsican, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Faroese, Finnish, Frisian, German, Greek, Italian, Norwegian, Occitan...

Marta is a widespread feminine given name used in numerous languages, including Georgian, Belarusian, Bulgarian, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Dutch, Estonian, German, Icelandic, Italian, Latvian, Macedonian, Polish, Portugu...

Martyna is a Polish feminine given name, equivalent to English Martina. It is derived from the male name Marcin, the Polish form of Martin, with the addition of the feminine suffix -a. Ultimately, the name traces back to...

Etymology and OriginMichał is the Polish form of Michael, a name derived from the Hebrew Mikha'el, meaning "who is like God?" This rhetorical question highlights the belief that no being is comparable to the divine. In J...

Mikołaj is the Polish form of Nicholas, a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people" (from Greek nike "victory" and laos "people"). The name has a rich history in Poland, where it has been used as both a given...

Monika is a widespread variant of the name Monica, favored across Central, Eastern, and Northern Europe as well as in parts of Asia. Its usage spans Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Estonian, Finnish, German, Latvian,...

Natalia is a Latinate form of Natalie, derived from the Late Latin name Natalia, meaning "Christmas Day" (from Latin natale domini, "birth of the Lord"). The name is used across numerous languages and cultures, including...

Nikodem is the Polish form of Nicodemus, a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people," from nike (victory) and demos (the people). This etymology reflects the rich linguistic heritage of the name, which has bee...

Oliwia is the Polish form of Olivia, a name that was used by William Shakespeare for a character in his comedy Twelfth Night (1602). In the play, Olivia is a wealthy noblewoman who is pursued by Duke Orsino but instead f...

Robert is a masculine given name of ancient Germanic origin, widely used across many languages and cultures for centuries. It derives from the Proto-Germanic *Hrōþiberhtaz, composed of the elements hruod meaning "fame, g...