Popular Polish names for boys and girls, and their meanings
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Polish baby names are perfect for any parent who envisions their child going far in life, with elements of courage, stoicism, and faith. Here are some beautiful Polish names.
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What are common Polish names? If you are looking for a unique name for your baby, check out our selection of Polish names and meanings.
What are some common Polish girl names?
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There are a variety of names you can choose for your little princess. The most common Polish female names include:
- Adelajda: Graceful or noble
- Agata: Good-hearted
- Basia: Foreign woman
- Berna: Brave like a bear
- Bolesawa: Large glory
- Bozena: The divine one
- Celina: Moon goddess
- Danuta: God is the judge
- Dorota: Bright-minded person
- Dosia: Giving to God
- Ela: My God is an oath
- Eliza: God is my pledge
- Elzbieta: God is bountiful
- Elzbieta: My God is an oath
- Emilia: Rival
- Filipina: Lover of horses
- Florentyna: Blooming
- Genowefa: White wave
- Gertruda: Sharp as a spear
- Gizela: Pledge
- Hania: Gracious
- Hanna: Grace
- Henrieta: Home ruler
- Irene: Peace
- Itka: The industrious one
- Izabella: God is my oath
- Izolda: Fair aspect
- Jadwiga: Refugee of the war
- Jagna: Chaste or sacred
- Joasia: God is merciful
- Juliste: Strong-spirited
- Kazandra: To excel
- Kinga: Brave
- Lena: Kind-hearted or alluring
- Luvyna: Bright
- Magdalena: From Magdala
- Marcelina: From Mars
- Martyna: Warlike
- Milena: Pleasant or gracious
- Mina: Gilded helmet
- Morela: Sweet like an apricot
- Nadia: Hope
- Olga: Holy
- Paulina: Small
- Pola: Poppy
- Salomea: Peaceful
- Sonia: Wisdom
- Stasia: Resurrection
- Ula: Strong like a bear
- Vanessa: Butterfly
- Wera: Victory bearer
- Zaklina: One who supplants
- Zofia: Sofia or wisdom
- Zuzanna: Lily
What are some female Polish names?
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Here are more Polish names for girls that are unique and adorable.
- Estera: Myrtle leaf
- Felka: Lucky
- Gaja: Earth
- Irena: Peace
- Izabela: My God is an oath
- Jadwiga: Battle
- Jadzia: Battle
- Jagoda: Berry
- Jolanta: Violet flower
- Julia: Youthful
- Justyna: Righteous
- Kalina: A tree with white and pink flowers
- Karina: Pure or beloved
- Kasia: Pure
- Katarzyna: Pure
- Krystyna: Christian
- Ksenia: hospitable
- Larysa: Cheerful
- Leokadia: Clear
- Lyudmila: Loved by the people
- Maja: Good mother
- Marcelina: Warlike
- Maria: Bitter or from the sea
- Marzanna: Goddess
- Miroslawa: Peace and glory
- Nadia: Hope
- Natalia: Born on Christmas day
- Natasza: Born on Christmas day
- Ola: Defender of men
- Oliwia: Olive
- Patrycja: Noble
- Radomila: Glad favour
- Radoslaw: Glad glory
- Renia: Queen
- Roksana: Star
- Roza: Rose
- Ruta: Friend
- Salomea: Peace
- Stanislawa: Famous
- Stefcia: Crown
- Teodozja: Giving to God or gift of God
- Truda: Warrior woman
- Ula: Little bear
- Urszula: Little bear
- Wanda: Wanderer
- Wera: Truth
- Weronika: True image
- Wiktoria: Victory
- Wiola: Violet
- Wioletta: Violet
- Wisia: Battle victory
- Wislawa: Great glory
- Yetta: Home ruler
- Zaklina: Supplanter
- Zaneta: God is gracious
- Zdzislawa: Created with glory
- Ziva: Life
- Zlota: Golden
- Zosia: Wisdom
- Zuzanna: Lily
What are some common Polish male names?
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Polish boy names can be found in the list below.
- Aadab: Good wish
- Aadalarasan: Attraction
- Aadalarasu: King of Dance
- Aadarsh: Ideal
- Aadava: Sun
- Aaddhar: Foundation
- Aadhar: Brilliant like the sun
- Aadhav: Ruler
- Aadhavan: Brilliant like the sun
- Aadhesh: Sun
- Aadhev: First
- Aadhikara: Lord Shiva
- Aadhikesavan: One who is ideal for others
- Aadhimulam: One who is very first of everything
- Aadhinarayanan: The first God
- Aadhira: Moon
- Aadhirai: A special star
- Aadhiseshan: Anyone
- Aadhishankar: Founder of Adwaitha philosophy
- Aadhunik: Modern or new
- Aadi: Most important
- Aadidev: The first God
- Aadideva: Highest God
- Aadijay: The first victory
- Aadimoola: Supreme being
- Aadinath: Supreme ruler of the universe
- Aadinatha: The primordial master
- Aadipta: Bright
- Aadish: Full of wisdom or intelligent
- Aadit: Peak
- Barrick: Grain farm
- Barrie: Fair-haired
- Barse: Fresh-water perch
- Bart: From the barley farm
- Bax: Baker
- Baxter: Baker
- Betia: House of God
- Betty: My God is plentiful
- Beval: Like the wind
- Beverlee: Beaver stream
- Burgaud: Variant of Burchard or strong castle
- Burgeis: Lives in town
- Burghard: Strong as a castle
- Burghere: Lives at the fortress
- Burgtun: From the fortress town
- Burhbank: Lives on the castle's hill
- Clyftun: From the farm near the cliff
- Clynt: Diminutive of Clinton or from the town near a hill
- Clyve: Lives at the cliffs
- Cob: Heel
- Dagmara: Day maiden
- Dorota: Gift of God
- Edek: Guardian of property
- Egidiusz: Protective shield
- Jedrick: A strong man
- Jedrik: Strong
- Ludoslaw: Loves glory
- Ludwik: Renowned warrior
- Mandek: Army man
- Marcin: Warlike
- Maurycy: Moorish
- Michal: Who is like God
- Mikolai: Victory of the people
- Radoslaw: Loves peace
- Rafal: God heals
- Rajmund: Mighty
- Ryzard: Strong ruler
- Sergiusz: Attendant
- Stanislas: Glorious camp
- Tolek: Gift of God
- Tomislaw: Glory of the twin
- Waleron: Brave or strong
- Wienczyslaw: Victory
- Ziven: Alive and vigorous
- Zygmunt: Conquering protection
What are some Polish boy names?
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You might also want to explore some of these unique Polish names for boys.
- Aaban: Name of the angels
- Aabavaanan: Reliable or responsible
- Aabharan: Jewel
- Aabhas: The sense or feelings
- Aabid: Worshiper
- Aacharappan: Restless or proactive
- Aacharya: Another name for Drona
- A-wut: Weapon
- Bartel: Son of a farmer
- Barth: Son of the earth
- Barthram: Glorious raven
- Basset: Variant of bassett
- Baul: Snail
- Bavol: Wind
- Burhdon: Lives at the castle
- Burhford: Lives at the castle ford
- Burhleag: Lives at the castle's meadow
- Burhtun: From the fortified town
- Burke: Fortified hill
- Clyff: Diminutive of Clifford or river ford near a cliff
- Clyfford: River ford near a cliff
- Clyffton: From the farm near the cliff
- Clyfland: From the cliff land
- Elek: Blond
- Eljasz: God is the Lord
- Emmilian: Active
- Erek: Lovable
- Eufemiusz: Nice voice
- Eustachy: Steady
- Felcia: Lucky
- Feliks: Lucky
- Flawiusz: Blond
- Florian: Flowering
- Jan: God is gracious
- Janek: God is gracious
- Januarius: Born on January
- Jarek: Born on January
- Jedrek: Strong
- Mikolaj: Victory of the people
- Miron: Peace
- Nelek: Like a horn
- Nikodem: Conqueror of the people
- Nikolai: Victorious
- OLes: Defends mankind
- Patryk: Noble
- Pawelek: Little
- Pietrek: Rock
- Waldemar: Mighty or famous
- Walerian: Brave or strong
- Zarek: God protect the king
Common Polish names that are religious
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Some popular Polish names that are religious include:
- Betzalel: In God’s shadow
- Bolesław: He who will have a lot of fame
- Bogdi: Given by God
- Bogumił: One who is dear to God
- Boguslav: God’s glory
- Bogusław: To praise God
- Bożydar: Gift from God
- Bożena: God
- Bronisław: He who will defend his fame
- Czesław: One who will worship or respect the good name
- Gabryjel: God is my shelter
- Jan: Gift from God
- Janusz: God is gracious
- Jarosław: Vigorous and powerful
- Lazor: God has helped
- Mirosław: He who praises peace
- Wojciech: Warrior
Famous Polish first names
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Have a look at some Polish baby names that will suit your little boy or girl.
- Aleksander: Man's defender or warrior
- Ambrozy : One who is immortal
- Antoni: Priceless one
- Bazyli: A king
- Bratumil: A dear brother
- Cibor: Honor battle
- Dobrogost: Good guest
- Donat: The given one
- Jakub: Supplanter
- Jan: God is gracious
- Jozafat: Yahweh has judged
- Kazimierz: He who destroys peace
- Leon: Lion
- Lubomierz: Love world
- Ludomir: Means people
- Metody: With the road
- Mikołaj: Victory of the people
- Milogost: Gracious guest
- Radzimir: Someone eager to fight
- Serafin: The fiery one
- Stanisław: Fame or praise
- Szymon: To be heard
- Uriasz: Yahweh is my light
There are numerous Polish names with lovely meanings. It is important to know the meaning of a name before giving it to your child.
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