Polish Names
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Emilia
Feminine variation of Emil, Latin
"rival"
Emilia is the feminine form of the Roman clan name Aemilius, which derived from the Latin aemulus , meaning "rival." In Shakespeare’s Othello , Emilia is the wife of Iago and confidante of Desdemona.…
Daniella
Italian, Polish, Czech, feminine variation of Daniel
Daniella, Daniela, and Danielle were among the hottest names for twenty years, but now, though still popular, they can no longer be considered stylish options, lagging behind the newer Ella, Stella,…
Mina
Hindu equivalent of Pisces or diminutive of Wilhelmina, German
"resolute protection"
Most famous as a Dracula victim (where Mina is short for Wilhelmina), Mina is a name that can stand on its own or be a diminutive of any name ending in -mina, most usually Wilhelmina. This Old World…
Angelica
Italian, Polish, Russian diminutive of Angela
"angel or angelic"
Angelica is by far the choicest form of the angelic names -- more delicate than Angelina, more feminine than Angel, more modern than Angela. But though Angelica is so lacy and poetic, it lags behind…
Valery
Variation of Valerie, French
"strength, health"
Valery was in the Top 1000 from 2005 to 2009, and reemerged in 2018. This spelling is often used among Hispanic families in the US.
Celina
Greek, French
"moon or heavenly"
A light and pretty pan-cultural name which can be considered a variant of either the Greek name Selene or Selena, meaning "moon", or of the French Celine, meaning "heavenly". An attractive choice…
Alisia
Alisia is a feminine name variant of Alice or Alicia, ultimately derived from the Germanic name Adalheidis, meaning 'noble type' or 'of noble kind.' This spelling variation offers a slightly exotic…
Berta
Spanish, Catalan, Italian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Slovene, Scandinavian variation of Bertha
"bright"
A pan-European variant of Bertha and nickname for -berta ending names, such as Alberta and Roberta. It's certainly much more appealing than its predecessor, but unlikely to become a hit in the US…
Atka
Variation of Agatha, Greek, Inuktitut
"good woman; guardian spirit"
Both a spiky variant of Agatha, predominantly used in Poland, Atka is also an Inuit name with a spiritual meaning.
Amalja
Amalja is a beautiful feminine name with diverse European roots. It's primarily a variant of Amalia, which derives from the Germanic word 'amal' meaning 'work' or 'labor,' suggesting industriousness…
Amelja
Amelja is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Amelia, a name of Germanic origin meaning 'work' or 'industrious.' This particular spelling reflects Slavic influences, particularly…
Melcia
Melcia is a feminine name with Latin and Greek roots. It may be related to the Latin 'mel' meaning 'honey' or could be a variation of Melissa, which derives from the Greek word for 'bee.' The name…
Amelcia
Amelcia is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a variant or elaboration of Amelia, which derives from Germanic roots meaning 'work' or 'industrious.' This distinctive spelling adds a unique…
Nastka
Nastka is a feminine name primarily found in Slavic countries, particularly Poland, Russia, and Czech Republic. It typically functions as a diminutive form of Anastasia, which comes from Greek…
Ina
Diminutive of Martina, Christina, Carolina, and similar
"warlike; Christian; free man"
Short, sweet, and to the point, Ina is a derived from the likes of Martina, Christina, Carolina, and so on. Used across Europe as a stand-alone name and as a diminutive, Ina was once popular in the…
Nastusia
Nastusia is a feminine name with Slavic roots, particularly found in Ukrainian and Polish cultures. It evolved as a diminutive form of Anastasia, which originates from the Greek word 'anastasis'…
Ama
Ewe, Akan, Ghanaian, Cherokee
"born on Saturday; water"
Ama is a day name used by the Akan people of Ghana for girls born on Saturday. Names that reference a baby's birth by day of the week, time of day, or season of the year are common in many African…
Anastazja
Anastazja is the Polish form of Anastasia, a feminine name with Greek origins meaning 'resurrection' or 'she who will rise again.' This variation uses the characteristic Polish spelling with 'zj'…
Ania
Ania is a feminine name with Slavic origins, particularly popular in Poland and other Eastern European countries. It functions as a diminutive form of Anna, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew…
Anatazja
Anatazja is a feminine name of Polish origin, representing the Polish form of Anastasia. Derived from the Greek 'anastasis' meaning 'resurrection,' it carries profound connotations of rebirth and…