Polish Names

Basia

Polish and Slavic diminutive of Barbara, Greek

"foreign woman"

Basia functions as a diminutive or nickname for Barbara, though many people now use it as a standalone name. The name derives from the Greek word 'barbaros,' originally referring to non-Greek…

Basha

Yiddish, variant of BATYA

"foreign woman"

Basha bears a family resemblance to other newly popular Slavic names Sasha and Mischa, all of them hearty, warm and welcoming.

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…

Brygida

Brygida is a feminine name of Polish origin, serving as the Polish variant of Bridget (or Brigid). The name ultimately derives from the Celtic name Brighid, meaning 'exalted one' or 'high one.' In…

Bronya

Polish

"protection"

Short form of Bronisława, usually spelt Bronia in Poland.

Milla

Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, Hungarian

"young ceremonial attendant, gracious people"

Milla originated as a diminutive of names like Camilla and Ludmilla, but has since become well established as a name in its own right in several European countries. Milla Jovovich is a Ukrainian-born…

Kamilka

Kamilka is a feminine name that appears to be a diminutive form of Kamila or Kamilla, names derived from the Latin 'Camilla.' In Roman mythology, Camilla was a swift-footed warrior maiden, giving the…

Karolinka

Karolinka is a diminutive feminine form of Karol (the Polish equivalent of Charles), meaning "free man" or "strong one." This charming name is primarily used in Poland, Czech Republic, and other…

Cecylia

Cecylia is a distinctive spelling variant of Cecilia, a feminine name of Latin origin meaning 'blind' or traditionally associated with the Latin family name Caecilius. This particular Polish spelling…

Cela

Spelling variation of Sela

"rock"

This spelling variation of the Biblical place-name Sela is found on early American census roles, but Sela is more usual today. Cella is another early variation.

Clemenza

Clemenza is a feminine Italian name derived from the Latin 'clementia,' meaning 'mercy,' 'compassion,' or 'gentleness.' It shares roots with the more familiar Clementine and Clement. Historically…

Klementyna

Polish, from Latin

"mild, merciful"

The sweet and rhythmic Polish form of Clementine.

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'…

Kristi

Kristi is a feminine name primarily used as a diminutive form of Christina or Kristina, derived from the Greek word 'Christos,' meaning 'anointed one.' This short, sweet variation gained particular…

Konstancji

Konstancji is a Polish feminine form of Konstancja, which derives from the Latin name Constantia, meaning "constancy" or "steadfastness." This name reflects qualities of persistence and reliability,…

Konstanty

Konstanty is a name with Polish and Eastern European roots, traditionally used as a masculine name though listed here as feminine. It is the Polish variant of Constantine, derived from the Latin…

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…

Alizala

Alizala is an uncommon feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may represent an elaborated form of Aliza (a Hebrew name meaning 'joy') with a decorative suffix, or could blend elements of…

Delja

Polish, diminutive of Kordelja

"daughter of the sea"

Pretty in a polka-dancing way.

Anka

Polish, Bulgarian, Croatian, Serbian, Slovene

"grace"

Slavic diminutive of Anna