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Polish variation of Hedvig, German
"war"
A sweet but spiky form of Hedwig, Jadwiga recently ranked in the Top 100 in Poland. Its popularity may owe something to Jadwiga, a 14th century ruler of Poland, who was crowned "king", not queen. The…
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…
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…
Grazyna is a feminine Polish name derived from the Lithuanian word 'gražus' meaning 'beautiful.' It gained prominence through Adam Mickiewicz's 1823 narrative poem titled 'Grażyna,' which featured a…
Frydryka is a feminine name of Polish origin, functioning as the female form of Fryderyk, which is the Polish equivalent of Frederick. The name ultimately derives from Germanic roots, combining…
Portuguese
"lover of horses"
Portuguese form of Philippa
Polish
"protection"
Short form of Bronisława, usually spelt Bronia in Poland.
Fela is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Yoruba (Nigerian) culture, it means 'luck' or 'success' and gained recognition through Nigerian musician Fela Kuti. In Spanish-speaking…
Felka is a feminine name of Eastern European origin, particularly found in Polish and Hungarian cultures. It likely developed as a diminutive form of names containing the element 'fel' which relates…
Ewa is a feminine name primarily used in Polish culture as a variant of Eve or Eva. Its origins trace back to the Hebrew name Chavah, meaning 'life' or 'living one.' In Biblical tradition, Eve was…
Melka is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from Slavic languages as a diminutive of names containing 'mel,' meaning 'dear' or 'beloved,' or potentially relate to the…
Elwira is a feminine name of Germanic origin, representing a variant of Elvira. The name's roots can be traced to the ancient Germanic elements 'alb' meaning 'elf' and 'wer' meaning 'true' or…
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…
Brygid is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Brigid (also spelled Brigit, Bridget, or Brighid). The original name has ancient Celtic origins and was the name of a…
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…
Martyna is the feminine Polish form of Martin, derived from the Latin name Martinus, which means "dedicated to Mars" or "warlike," referencing Mars, the Roman god of war. The name has steadily gained…
Michala is a feminine name derived from the Hebrew name Michael, meaning 'Who is like God?' It represents the feminine form of Michael in several Slavic languages, particularly Czech and Slovak,…
Masia is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It may derive from the Catalan word 'masia' referring to a traditional farmhouse or rural property in Catalonia, Spain, suggesting rustic or…
Polish, from Greek
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved; pearl; dream"
A Polish name that most likely originated as a nickname for Maria or Małgorzata, the Polish form of Margaret, or possibly from the Polish word marzenie meaning ‘dream’.
Madzia is a feminine name of Polish origin, functioning as a diminutive or affectionate form of Magdalena. The name ultimately derives from Mary Magdalene in biblical tradition, with the element…