Top 1,000 Polish Names

Polish names feature the cosmopolitan charm of modern-day Poland while carrying on the history of the Polish language and culture. Polish names expertly balance old-world Europe and modern tastes. We’ve gathered common Polish names and their meanings and Polish baby names into one convenient guide.

Polish Names and Meanings

Polish names are packed with history. Common themes found in Polish names are based on religious ideas and figures. Some pre-Christian Slavic names are still used in Poland, which often revolve around battle capabilities, beauty, and positivity. There is also a great prevalence of religious themes in Polish names, echoing the country’s religious background.

The Slavic language history and Polish cultural movements make Polish names unique in Eastern Europe, and Polish spelling adds an extra charming element for non-Polish speakers. In the mid-1500s, non-Christian names were banned in major Christian states, including Poland. This led to a marked decrease in pre-Christian Polish names and is a significant reason why so many Polish names revolve around religion. Polish names are often variations of Latin or Hebrew names in line with Christian histories, such as Danuta, which means ‘God is my judge.’ Pre-Christian names like Marcelina, meaning ‘of the sea,’ are rarer but still used. Check out our comprehensive lists of common Polish names and Polish baby names by theme to learn about this fantastic part of Polish culture.

Top 100 Polish Names

Our comprehensive list of common Polish names and meanings is an excellent research starting point. These are some of the most popular Polish baby names and are sure to impress instantly.

Female Names	Male Names
Julia – Youthful	Jakub – Holder of the heel, second son
Zuzanna – Lily	Kacper – Treasurer or bearer of treasure
Hanna – Grace	Szymon – He has heard, listening intently
Zofia – Wisdom	Jan – God is gracious
Amelia – Industrious, striving	Filip – Lover of Horses
Maja – Mother or Nurse	Antoni – Priceless, Invaluable
Alicja – Noble	Michał – Who is like God?
Lena – Light, shining	Wojciech – He who is happy in battle
Oliwia – Olive tree	Franciszek – Frenchman or free one
Anna – Grace, Favor	Aleksander – Defender of man
Katarzyna – Pure	Piotr – Rock
Małgorzata – Pearl	Paweł – Small or humble
Agnieszka – Pure, chaste	Krzysztof – Bearer of Christ
Barbara – Foreign, strange	Andrzej – Manly or brave
Ewa – Living	Tomasz – Twin
Elżbieta – God is my oath	Robert – Bright fame, fame-bright
Joanna – God is gracious	Mariusz – Male, manly, brave
Magdalena – Woman from Magdala	Marek – Dedicated to the god of war mars
Marta – Lady or Mistress	Adam – Man, Earth
Teresa – Harvester	Jacek – Alas
Monika – Advisor or Truth	Ryszard – Brave ruler
Karolina – Free man	Grzegorz – Watchful or alert
Maria – Bitterness	Łukasz – From Lucania
Danuta – Gift from God or to give	Dariusz – He who holds firm to good
Iwona – Yew tree	Jarosław – Glowing with glory
Aleksandra – Defender of the People	Przemysław – Cunning, clever, strategic
Paulina – Small	Zbigniew – To dispel anger
Natalia – Born on Christmas Day	Roman – From Rome
Dorota – God´s gift	Maciej – Gift of God
Halina – Light or shine in Slavic	Marcin – Warlike, From Mars
Beata – Blessed or happy	Stanisław – Stand in glory
Urszula – Little bear	Mateusz – Gift of God
Jolanta – Violet Flower	Kazimierz – Declares peace
Sylwia – Forest or woods	Jerzy – farmer
Justyna – Just or righteous	Rafał – God has healed
Kinga – Brave or family	Tadeusz – Courageous or heart
Wiesława – Great glory	Sebastian – Venerable
Krystyna – Christian or anointed	Daniel – God is my judge
Patrycja – Noble	Bartosz – Son of Talmai
Aneta – Gracious	Kamil – Perfect, complete
Helena – Shining light	Karol – Free man
Kamila – Attendant for a temple	Mirosław – Peace and glory
Edyta – Prosperous in war	Krystian – Christian or follower of Christ
Grażyna – Beautiful	Wiesław – Great glory
Lucyna – Light	Artur – Bear or stone
Wanda – Wanderer	Damian – To Tame
Olga – Holy	Witold – Ruler of the forest
Izabela – God is an oath or beautiful	Konrad – Bold counselor
Marzena – Dream	Bogdan – Given by God
Renata – Reborn	Leszek – From a forest
Lidia – From Lydia	Józef – He will add or increase
Jadwiga – Battle or fight	Dominik – Lord
Dominika – Lord	Hubert – Bright mind, bright heart
Emilia – Rival	Cezary – Related to Julius Caesar
Bożena – Divine	Stefan – Crown or Wreath
Klaudia – Lame or crippled	Edward – Wealthy guardian, rich guard
Janina – God is gracious	Henryk – Rules the home
Sabina – Of the Sabine tribe	Lech – Mythical founder of Poland
Adrianna – From Hadria	Maksymilian – Great
Weronika – True image	Zygmunt – Conquering protection
Ewelina – Uncertain, possibly desired	Arkadiusz – Of Arcadia
Alina – Noble, kind	Eugeniusz – Well-born or noble
Irena – Peace	Piotrek – Rock
Gabriela – God is my strength	Władysław – Ruler of glory
Ludmiła – Dear people	Adrian – From Hadria
Róża – Rose	Igor – Bow Warrior
Milena – Gracious or Dear	Patryk – Noble
Stefania – Crown or Garland	Julian – Youthful
Genowefa – White wave	Oskar – God’s spear, Gentle friend
Daria – Possesses a lot, wealthy	Włodzimierz – Ruler of great peace
Violetta – Violet	Lucjan – Light
Bogusława – God’s glory	Bogusław – God’s glory
Stanisława – Stand in glory	Ludwik – Renowned warrior
Czesława – Honor and glory	Dawid – Beloved
Agata – Good	Czesław – Honor and glory
Żaneta – God is gracious	Bohdan – God´s gift
Celina – Heaven	Bernard – Brave bear
Mariola – Bitter sea or rebelliousness	Sławomir – Glorious peace
Lilianna – Lily	Emil – Rival
Mirela – Peace	Bronisław – Protective glory
Roksana – Dawn	Ernest – Serious, resolute
Eugenia – Well-born, noble	Norbert – Bright north, famous north
Marcelina – Little warrior	Gerard – Brave spear
Leokadia – Bright or clear	Mieszko – Teddy bear or man
Bolesława – Great glory	Ignacy – Fiery or burning one
Bernadetta – Brave as a bear	Gustaw – Staff of the Goths or God’s staff
Klara – Clear, Bright	Fabian – Bean grower
Angelika – Messenger of God	Leopold – Bold people, brave ruler
Lilia – Lily	Rajmund – Protecting hands
Zbigniewa – To dispel anger	Olaf – Ancestor’s descendant
Ilona – Joyful, light	Bruno – Brown
Honorata – Honored	Teodor – Gift of God
Nikolina – People’s Victory	Benedykt – Blessed
Elwira – White or fair	Mieczysław – Sword of glory
Adriana – From the city of Adria	Ksawery – New house
Romana – From Rome	Cyprian – From Cyprus
Eryka – Complete ruler	Konstanty – Constant or steadfast
Blanka – White	Radosław – Happy glory
Henryka – Ruler of the estate	Alojzy – Famous warrior
Kornelia – Horn	Florian – Flower, blooming

Unique Polish Names

Unique Polish names are set apart from more mainstream choices. These unique Polish names represent the more uncommon aspects of Poland’s history and culture.

Female Names	Male Names
Alisia – Noble	Adriano – From Adria
Amalia – Work	Adrien – From Hadria
Ania – Grace or favor	Albin – White, fair
Anika – Grace or Favor	Alfred – Elf counsel, wise counselor
Antonia – Priceless one	Antek – Priceless or invaluable
Aurelia – Golden	Anton – Priceless, Invaluable
Bianka – White, Pure	Arek – Of noble kin
Daniela – God is my judge	Arnold – Eagle power, ruler
Daniella – God is my judge	Artek – Bear or rock
Diana – Divine	Arturek – Bear or rock
Ela – God is my Light	Aurek – golden-haired
Elena – Shining Light or Bright	Barnim – To Protect
Eleonora – Shining light	Bartos – Son of talmai
Elisa – God is my oath	Bazyli – royalty
Eliza – Pledged to God	Bialy – white-haired boy
Elzbieta – God is my oath	Bogusz – God’s glory
Fabiana – Bean grower	Boleslaw – Great glory
Felicia – Happy, fortunate	Darek – Gifted ruler
Gisela – Pledge, hostage	Dario – Possess well, wealthy
Hania – Grace or favor	Demian – To tame
Iga – Warrior	Edmund – Rich protector, wealthy guardian
Ina – Pure, innocent	Eliasz – My God is Yahweh
Inga – Feminine form of the god Ing	Erek – lovable
Iza – God is my oath	Eryk – Lovable
Izabel – God is my oath	Feliks – Happy or fortunate
Izabella – God is my oath	Gabriel – God is my strength
Jana – God is Gracious	Gabryjel – God is my strength
Jasia – God is gracious	Ireneusz – Peaceful
Kaja – Pure	Iwo – Yew or archer
Kalina – Viburnum	Jack – God is gracious, supplanter
Kamilla – Perfect, Complete	Janek – God is gracious
Karina – Pure	Janusz – God is gracious
Kasia – Pure	Jarek – Spring
Kira – Sun	Jas – Clear or bright
Korina – Maiden	Jeremi – God will uplift
Krysta – Christian or anointed	Josef – God will increase
Laura – Laurel	Jurek – Farmer or earth-worker
Lea – Weary	Kaspar – Keeper of the treasure
Lila – Lilac	Koby – Dark; dark-haired
Luiza – Famous warrior	Konstantyn – Constant or steadfast
Magda – Pearl	Kornel – Horn
Malina – Raspberry	Kostek – Bone or steadfast
Marcela – Young Warrior	Kuba – Supplanter
Marianna – Bitter or sea of bitterness	Leon – Lion
Marietta – Bitter, wished-for child	Ludomir – People’s peace or famous people
Marika – Bitter	Luiz – Famous warrior
Marina – Of the Sea	Lukasz – Light
Matylda – Mighty warrior	Maciuś – Gift of God
Melania – Dark or Black	Maik – Who is like God?
Michalina – Who is like God?	Maks – The greatest
Milla – Industrious	Maksym – Great
Mina – Love or Will	Manuel – God is with us
Mira – Peace	Marcel – Little Marcus
Mirabella – Wonderful	Michal – Who is like God?
Nadia – Hope	Mikołaj – People’s victory
Naya – New beginnings or to admire	Milan – Gracious, dear
Nel – Bright, shining one	Nicholas – Victory of the people
Nela – Shining Light or Bright	Nicodem – Victory of the people
Nikola – Victory of the people	Olek – Defender of mankind
Nina – Little Girl	Otton – Wealth or fortune
Ola – Defender of mankind	Paulin – Small, humble
Oriana – Sunrise	Rafal – God heals
Pola – Field	Roland – Famous throughout the land
Rebeka – To Bind or Tie	Seweryn – Severe
Rozalia – Rose	Stanislaw – Stand in glory
Selena – Moon	Sylwester – Wooded or wild
Sonia – Wisdom	Tomek – Twin
Sophie – Wisdom, skill	Tymek – Honoring God
Tamara – Date Palm Tree	Tymon – Honoring God
Teodora – Gift of God	Tytus – Title of honor
Theadora – Gift of God	Waldemar – Mighty or famous
Valeria – Strong or Valiant	Walery – To be strong
Veronica – Bringing Victory	Wincenty – Conquering or winning
Zana – Fairy	Wit – Life
Zosia – Wisdom	Zenon – Gift of Zeus

Cute Polish Names

This list of cute Polish names is packed with adorable-sounding names with cute meanings. Their melodic sounds and familiar vowel endings make them especially beloved among Poles.

Female Names	Male Names
Anka – Grace	Alvin – Friend of elves
Basia – Foreign or strange	Antos – Priceless or invaluable
Dagna – New day	Aron – High mountain, Exalted
Eda – Wealthy	Bartek – Son of Talmai
Edka – Wealthy	Basek – Royal or kingly
Estera – Star	Benek – Son of the south
Felka – Lucky or fortunate	Bertek – Bright or shining
Gaja – Earth	Bozho – Divine or godly
Itka – Laughter	Cyrek – Lordly
Jadzia – Battle or fight	Dodek – Gift; hero
Jagna – Sacrifice or sacred	Donat – Gift
Jagusia – Grace or favor	Dorek – Gift from God
Janka – God is Gracious	Edek – Guardian of property
Kaska – Pure	Eljasz – God is the Lord
Lada – Goddess of Love and Fertility	Florek – Flower
Larissa – Citadel	Ignacek – Fiery or burning one
Liliana – Lily	Jaczemir – He who brings a better peace
Liza – God is my oath	Janiusz – God is gracious
Ludka – People’s favor	Jedrek – strong, manly
Margisia – Pearl	Julek – Youthful or young at heart
Masia – Bitter sea or rebelliousness	Karolek – Free man
Mela – Dark or black	Kaz – To destroy
Melcia – Dark or black	Kazik – To destroy
Melka – Dark or black	Klaudiusz – Lame or crippled
Minna – Love, will, desire	Krzys – Follower of Christ
Nastka – Resurrection	Lazor – God has helped
Nastusia – Resurrection	Lew – Renowned warrior
Nata – Resurrection	Liudevit – Master of the people
Natia – Resurrection	Lutek – Light
Nelka – Bright, shining one	Mandek – army man
Paula – Small	Mauty – Moorish
Pela – Rock	Miloš – Merciful or Lover
Pelcia – Rock	Nacek – Christmas Day
Rasia – Rose	Odolan – Heritage or inheritance
Rozycka – Little rose	Ola – Ancestor’s descendant
Ruta – Herb or rue	Onek – God is gracious
Sabinka – Sabine woman	Otek – Wealth or fortune
Stasia – Resurrection	Rye – Grain rye
Stefcia – Crown or garland	Samuel – God has heard
Tekla – God’s glory	Sewek – Seventh
Tesia – Harvester or reaper	Spytek – To look or to spy
Tola – Plentiful	Symon – He has heard
Tosia – Resurrection	Teodorek – Gift of God
Wala – Stranger or foreigner	Teofil – God’s friend or beloved by God
Wiera – Faith	Tikhomir – Quiet peace
Wierka – Faith	Timon – Honor, to honor
Zoja – Life	Titek – Honored or praised
Zosha – Wisdom	Tola – Ruler of the household
Zośka – Wisdom	Tolek – Gift of God
Zula – Jewel	Tonek – Priceless One
Zyta – Wheat	Wictor – Conqueror or victor

Pretty Polish Names

These pretty Polish capture the essence of the country’s rich linguistic tradition. Their elegance is rooted in meaning and sound, evoking images of Poland’s picturesque landscapes and tales.

Female Names	Male Names
Adrien – Son of Adria, rich	Adrianus – From Hadria
Albina – White, fair	Adrion – From Hadria
Aleska – Defender of mankind	Aleksy – Defender
Anastazja – Resurrection	Anatol – Rising sun, east
Andrea – Brave or Manly	Aniol – Angel
Aniela – Angel	Anzelm – God’s helmet
Antonina – Priceless one	Augustyn – Majestic
Apolonia – Belonging to Apollo	Aurelian – Golden, gilded
Basha – Stranger or foreigner	Aurelius – Fair-haired
Cesia – Blind	Balint – Healthy or strong
Debora – Bee	Bartholomeus – Son of Talmai (furrow)
Emanuela – God is with us	Bonifacy – Good fate or good destiny
Filomena – Friend of strength	Carel – Free man
Hilaria – Cheerful or merry	Celestyn – Heavenly
Idalia – Behold the sun	Dobieslaw – Strives for glory
Irma – War goddess	Domotor – Follower of Demeter
Ita – Thirst, thirsty	Dymitr – Follower of Demeter
Janah – God is Gracious	Egidiusz – Protective shield
Kaleena – A Guelder Rose	Felicjan – Fortunate or happy
Kalena – Guelder Rose	Gilbert – Bright pledge
Karena – Pure	Hieronim – Sacred
Karla – Free woman	Janah – God is gracious
Tosia – Reaper	Juliusz – Youthful or downy
Kristina – Follower of Christ	Kazimir – To Destroy Peace
Ksenia – Hospitality	Konstancji – Constant
Ludmila – People and Favor	Kresimir – Spark of peace or world of peace
Luisa – Famous warrior	Leonard – Brave lion
Marcia – Warlike	Lubomierz – Great love
Marita – Bitter or sea of bitterness	Lubomir – Peaceful Love
Marjan – Little Maria	Luboslaw – Loves glory
Miriam – Wished-for child	Makimus – Greatest
Noemi – My delight	Maurycy – Moorish
Oksana – Hospitality	Mieczyslaw – Sword of glory
Olena – Torch or moon	Moimir – My peace
Olesia – Defender of mankind	Oliwjer – Olive tree
Ozella – God’s power	Przemek – (diminutive form of Przemysław)
Petra – Rock or Stone	Remigiusz – Rower or oarsman
Raisa – Relaxed or Easy-going	Tedorik – Ruler of the people
Rebekah – To bind or tie	Wacław – Greater glory
Regina – Queen	Walenty – Healthy or strong
Roz – Rose	Wielimir – Great peace
Saloma – Peace	Witalis – Vital or alive
Valery – To be strong	Xawery – New house
Zanna – Lily or rose	Ziemowit – Guest of the earth or earth’s lord

Cool Polish Names

Cool Polish names resonate with modern trends while maintaining a touch of traditional Slavic charm. These cool names would fit in at every Polish café and art studio.

Female Names	Male Names
Ama – Love	Apoloniusz – God of the sun
Angelica – Like an angel	Arkady – Of Arcadia
Augustyna – Great or magnificent	Armand – Army man, soldier
Aurel – Golden, golden-haired	Bartłomiej – Son of Talmai (furrow)
Bodgana – Given by God	Benedetto – Blessed
Cela – Blind	Benoni – Son of my sorrow
Celestyna – Heavenly	Blazej – Stammering or lisping
Clemenza – Mercy	Blazek – Stammering or lisping
Dagmara – Morning star or glorious day	Blazh – Stammering or lisping
Dalida – Delicate	Bogomil – Dear to God
Damiana – To tame	Bohusz – God’s glory
Edda – With clear goals	Borzysław – Fight for glory
Edeltrauda – Noble and Strong	Brajan – High, Noble
Edyth – Prosperous in war	Bratumil – Brotherly love
Eligia – Chosen one	Castimer – Bringer of peace
Erta – Earth	Chedomir – Child of peace
Erwina – Sea friend	Demeter – Earth mother
Euzebia – Pious	Dobrogost – Good guest
Faustyna – Fortunate or auspicious	Dobromil – Good Love or Good Favor
Gerarda – Brave spear	Dragomir – Dear, Beloved World
Gertruda – Strong Spear	Elek – Defender of mankind
Gołda – Gold	Ferdynand – Bold traveler or bold journey
Grazyna – Beautiful	Georgei – Farmer
Gwenoefa – White wave	Gerek – Spear ruler
Imelda – Universal battle	Heronim – Sacred name
Getrud – Spear and strength	Hipolit – To release horses
Jena – White and smooth, fair	Izak – Laughter
Roza – Rose	Izydor – Gift of Isis
Kiara – Dark-haired, little dark one	Jaropelk – Fierce and bright
Klementyna – Merciful or gentle	Jazon – Healer
Kleopatra – Glory of the father	Jedrick – A strong man. Variant of Andrew
Kristi – Follower of Christ	Juliste – Just
Krystyn – Christian	Kajetan – From Gaeta
Laneta – Nymph or idol	Kasper – Bringer of treasure
Loda – Shallow pond	Mikolai – Victory of the people
Lodoiska – Famous battle maid	Mikolaj – Victory of the people
Luella – Famous warrior	Milosh – Lover of glory or dear
Lyudmila – People’s love or dear people	Miroslaw – Peace and glory
Marjon – Star of the sea	Radomir – Happy Peace
Minka – Love	Romuald – Famous ruler
Mokosh – Slavic goddess of fertility and moisture	Rostislav – One who spreads its fame
Morela – Apricot	Rysio – Fierce or hardy
Nawoja – The one who shouts or calls out	Salamen – Peace
Petronela – Stone or rock	Salvator – Savior
Philipa – Lover of horses	Serg – Servant
Philippine – Lover of horses	Shulem – Peace
Rahel – Ewe or female sheep	Stribog – Slavic god of winds, cold, frost, ice
Ramona – Protecting hands	Svetovid – World seer
Tatiana – Fairy Princess	Szczesny – Lucky or fortunate
Tekli – God’s glory	Teos – Gift of God
Tesa – Harvester	Ulryk – Rich or powerful and wolf
Tomsia – Twin	Valentin – Healthy, Strong
Valeska – Glorious ruler	Vasilli – King or royal
Walentyna – Healthy or strong	Vitislav – Living glory
Wisława – Famous glory or reflecting glory	Vitomir – Lord of Life
Zefiryn – West wind	Vladimeru – Ruler of the world
Ziva – Alive or lively	Wilbur – Fortress
Zocha – Wisdom	Zawisza – Envy, jealousy

Rare Polish Names

We rummaged through countless records to discover these rare Polish names perfect for the extraordinary. They testify to Poland’s diverse linguistic and cultural landscape, standing out even among native speakers.

Female Names	Male Names
Alfreda – Elf power	Adorjan – Dark
Alka – Noble or bright	Adrean – From Adria
Amalja – Work or industriousness	Albek – White, or, man from Alba
Amelja – Work or industriousness	Amadeusz – Love of God
Agata – Good	Ambrozy – Immortal
Aureli – Golden	Andnej – Manly
Balbina – Stammerer	Anicet – Unconquered
Benedykta – Blessed	Armandek – Soldier
Bohgana – Given by God	Berek – Blessing
Bronisława – Protective glory	Bolesław – Great glory
Cecylia – Blind	Boris – Fighter
Cyryla – Lordly	Borivoi – Fighter
Delja – Daughter of the sea	Borys – Stranger
Desislava – Seeking glory or seeking fame	Boryslaw – Battle glory
Dobrosława – Good glory	Boyan – Battle
Donata – Given	Bozydar – Gift from God
Doroata – Gift of God	Branimir – Protective Peace
Elżbeta – God is my oath	Bron – Protective or armor
Eunika – Good victory	Brunon – Brown (colour name)
Felicja – Fortunate or happy	Casimir – Proclaiming peace
Filipa – Lover of horses	Cibor – Fights with honour
Filipina – Lover of horses	Czeslaw – Honor and Glory
Florentyna – Blooming or flourishing	Dobry – good
Fryderyka – Peaceful ruler	Emeryk – Work power or industrious
Gizela – Missile or precious child	Estek – Stand in glory
Gosia – Nation’s strength or God’s strength	Franus – Free
Hedwig – Battle	Fryderyk – Peaceful ruler
Henka – Home ruler	Gawel – Little rooster
Henrieta – Ruler of the household	Jakube – He who supplants
Hiacynta – Hyacinth flower	Gustave – Staff of the Geats, royal staff
Inka – Hero’s daughter	Idzi – To work or labor
Izolda – Ice and Battle	Iwan – God is gracious
Jacenty – Hyacinth flower	Janisław – God is gracious and glory
Jagoda – Strawberry or Berry	Janiuszek – Month name
Zlata – Golden	Jaromir – Spring peace
Joanka – God is gracious	Jedrzej – Manly or brave
Jola – Violet	Jędrzej – Manly or brave
Jowita – Joyous or joyful	Jurand – Brave spear
Józefina – He will add or increase	Juri – Farmer or earth-worker
Julita – Youthful or young at heart	Kondrat – Bold or daring
Kamilka – Perfect	Krzesimir – Spark of peace
Karolinka – Free man	Lechoslaw – Glory of Lech (Polish founder)
Kasienka – Pure	Leslaw – Glory from the forest
Konstancja – Constant or steadfast	Liuz – Light
Larysa – Cheerful or light-hearted	Longin – Long
Laurka – Bay or laurel plant	Lotar – Army people
Liwia – Blue	Lujan – Light
Lopa – Sun	Maury – Dark-skinned
Lubomira – Great love	Melchior – King, ruler
Lucja – Light	Mordechaj – Warrior or warlike
Ludomira – People’s peace or loved by the people	Mosze – Drawn from the water
Ludwika – Famous warrior	Mstislav – Vengeance and Glory
Madzia – High tower or woman from Magdala	Narcyz – Daffodil or self-love
Malwina – Smooth brow	Nikodem – Conqueror of the people
Margita – Pearl	Olgierd – Holy spear
Viktoria – Conqueror	Osmen – Divine protection
Maryla – Sea of bitterness	Oton – Wealth or fortune
Marysia – Sea of bitterness	Patek – Friday
Matyidy – Mighty in battle	Pawel – Small, Humble
Michalena – Who is like God?	Prym – First
Monia – Advisor, to warn	Przemysł – Cunning or strategy
Morana – Slavic goddess of winter and death	Raclaw – Glad or happy
Nadezhda – Hope	Ratimir – World of Peace
Nadzia – Hope	Roch – Rest
Nikoleta – Victory of the people	Rufin – Red haired
Oktawia – Eighth	Sabin – From Sabine
Pawla – Small, humble, little	Sławoj – Glory and warrior/fighter
Pelagia – Of the sea	Sobieslaw – True glory
Rachela – Ewe or female sheep	Stanimir – Establish Peace
Radoslava – Happy Glory	Stanislav – Glory and Fame
Richeza – Powerful Leader	Stasiak – To stand in glory
Sabcia – Sabine woman	Świętosław – Holy glory
Salomea – Peace	Szlama – Peace
Silwia – Forest or woods	Szmon – God has heard
Stefana – Crown or Garland	Szmuel – God has heard
Teodory – Gift of God	Szmul – God has heard
Terenia – Harvester	Tobiasz – God is good
Tereska – Harvester	Ulryck – Rich or powerful and wolf
Tomislava – Twin and Glory	Uriasz – My light is Yahweh
Tonia – Priceless one	Waclaw – Greater glory
Waleria – To be strong	Wicent – Conquering
Wiercia – Faith	Wienczyslav – More glory
Wiktoria – Victory	Zbylut – To seek glory
Wiola – Violet	Zbyszko – To seek or to strive
Wioleta – Violet	Zdzisław – Here is glory
Zaklina – Supplanter	Zygfryd – Peace and protection

Uncommon Polish Names

This collection of uncommon Polish names is brimming with distinctive rarities. Their unique tones and unusual combinations set them apart, making them particularly intriguing for those seeking names off the beaten path.

Female Names	Male Names
Adelajda – Of noble kin	Adok – Dark
Agatka – Good	Aurele – The winner or victorious one
Albinka – White or fair	Axel – Father of peace
Aldona – Uncertain, possibly old or wise	Apolinary – Belonging to Apollo
Alizala – Joy and promised to God	Athanasi – Immortal
Amelcia – Work or industriousness	Barley – Type of grain
Anatazja – Resurrection	Basile – Kingly, royal
Anieli – Angel	Bedrich – Peaceful Ruler
Annastacia – Resurrection	Bendeck – Blessed
Atka – Good	Bendek – Blessed
Beate – She who brings happiness	Bernardyn – Brave as a bear
Berta – Brilliant, bright	Betzalel – In the shadow of God
Bogna – Given by God	Bialas – White; white haired
Bogumila – Dear to God or God’s favor	Birger – To save, to rescue
Bozena – Divine	Bogdi – Meaning god in Polish
Bozhena – Divine	Boguchwal – God’s glory
Bronya – Protective or armor	Bogufal – God’s glory
Brygid – Exalted one	Bogumierz – God is great
Brygida – Exalted one	Bogumil – God’s love; God’s peace
Celek – The moon	Boguslav – God’s glory
Celestyn – Heavenly	Boguslaw – Gods glory
Cypriana – From Cyprus	Borislav – Glory in Battle
Dobromila – Loving	Budzislaw – Awakening glory
Dobroniega – Good, Pleased	Budzisz – Awakening glory
Donka – World ruler	Budzyk – Awakening glory
Dosia – Gift of God	Byelobog – White god
Edwarda – Wealthy guard	Chernobog – Black god
Eleonara – Shining light	Chwalibog – Praise God
Fela – Lucky or fortunate	Ctirad – Honorable man
Felcia – Lucky or fortunate	Dazhdbog – Giving god
Felicyta – Fortunate or happy	Detlef – Inheritance of the people
Franciszka – Free man	Dionizy – God of wine
Frydryka – Peaceful ruler	Dobromierz – Good/famous
Gustawa – Royal staff or staff of the gods	Dobroslaw – Good glory
Gutka – Good	Dometer – Earth mother
Heniuta – Home ruler	Dyzek – Earth-lover
Hortenspa – Farmer	Eligiusz – Chosen one
Ildefonsa – Ready for battle	Emeryth – Industrious leader
Iwonka – Yew tree	Emmilian – Active
Jagienka – Lamb	Flawiusz – Blond
Janalee – God is gracious	Frandszk – Free
Janeska – God is gracious	Franio – Free man
Jarmila – Spring favor	Gerik – prosperous spearman
Jaroslawa – Spring glory	Gerwazy – Warrior
Jonnanina – Little dove	Gnegon – Wachful
Judyta – Woman from Judea or praised	Godzimir – God’s peace
Juliste – Just	Gotfryd – God’s peace
Kazimiera – To destroy peace	Hainrich – Home ruler
Klotylda – Fame of War	Herbert – Bright army
Konstancji – Constant or steadfast	Hieronimos – Sacred name
Konstanty – Constant, steadfast	Holleb – Dove
Kornela – Horn	Inek – Little Lamb
Krzesimira – Spark of peace	Januarius – Born in January
Leonarda – Brave as a lion	Jozafat – God will judge
Leontyna – Lion-like	Kazmer – Announcing peace
Liljana – Lily	Klemens – Merciful or gentle
Longina – Long	Korneliusz – Horn
Lucya – Light	Laiurenty – Laurel
Mada – High tower	Landislaus – Army ruler
Manina – Of the sea or bitter	Lucjusz – Light
Martyna – Warlike	Makary – Blessed
Michala – Who is like God?	Marcinek – Warlike
Militsa – Gracious or dear	Marian – Sea of sorrow or rebellion
Narcyza – Daffodil or self-love	Metody – Method
Natasja – Born on Christmas	Milogost – Dear guest
Otylia – Prosperous in war	Mirche – Peace
Owliwia – Olive tree	Moszek – Drawn from the water
Patryka – Patrician, nobleman	Mściwój – To avenge
Pawlina – Small	Osmanek – Tender youth
Rafaly – Rafaly is not a typical Polish name)	Pelagiusz – Of the sea
Rasine – Rose	Perun – God of thunder
Reginy – Queen	Pridbor – First battle
Renia – Reborn	Przybysław – More glory
Serafina – Ardent	Sergiusz – Attendant
Rozyuka – Little rose	Sławosz – Glory
Ryszardy – Powerful leader	Spycimir – Guardian of peace
Sabka – Sabine woman	Svarog – Blacksmith god
Salcia – Willow tree	Szlomo – Peaceful
Stanislava – Stand and Glory	Jakobe – He who supplants
Stefa – Crown	Volos – Ox or deity of cattle
Teda – Gift of God	Walerian – Brave or strong
Teodozji – Giving to God	Wenczeslaw – More glory
Teofila – Friend of God	Wienczylaw – More glory
Yaroslava – Spring glory	Yarognev – He who is fierce, energetic
Kalista – Cup, fairest, most beautiful	Zbignev – To dispel anger
Zotia – Wisdom	Zygi – Victorious peace

Names of Famous Polish Men and Women

Lech Wałęsa is a Nobel Peace Prize laureate who has spent his career advocating and fighting for workers’ rights in Poland. He was born in Poland in 1943 and, throughout his life, has received hundreds of accolades and awards for his work. Lech means ‘a Pole’, meaning someone of Polish descent.

Andrzej Wajda, born in Poland in 1926, was a world-renowned filmmaker and theater director. He directed films that dove into war, Polish national identity, and the changes experienced in Polish politics and society. Andrzej is a Polish name of Greek origin and means ‘warrior.’

Olga Tokarczuk is a writer whose work earned her a Nobel Prize in Literature in 2018. She is an activist and intellectual whose poems and novels revolve around her interpretation of Polish culture and societal issues in Poland and Europe. Olga is of Old Norse origin and means ‘blessed.’

Krystyna Janda is an actress who has performed in theater, television, and film. She was born in Poland in 1952 and has become well-known for her roles in international films. She won Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival in 1990. Krystyna is the Polish form of a Greek name meaning ‘follower of Christ.’

Iga Świątek was born in Poland in 2001. She is a tennis player currently ranked the world’s number one women’s player. She has won significant championship titles and awards, including 11 WTA Tour-level titles. Iga comes from a Germanic name meaning ‘warrior.’

References

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