Polish Names

  1. Michalina
    • Origin:

      Feminization of Michal, Polish
    • Meaning:

      "who is like God?"
    • Description:

      A classic name in Poland, where it has been in the Top 50 since 2007. Michalina is the feminine form of Michal, the Polish, Czech, and Slavic variation of Michael.
  2. Janina
    • Origin:

      Polish; Finnish; Lithuanian; German; Swedish
    • Meaning:

      "God is gracious"
    • Description:

      A sweet and sprightly feminine form of John.
  3. Benek
    • Jasia
      • Klementyna
        • Origin:

          Polish, from Latin
        • Meaning:

          "mild, merciful"
        • Description:

          The sweet and rhythmic Polish form of Clementine.
      • Sabinka
        • Tymon
          • Origin:

            Polish variation of Timon, Greek
          • Meaning:

            "reward, honor"
          • Description:

            Timon has strong associations with The Lion King, making it a tough sell for American parents. Attractive Polish variation Tymon, with the emphasis on the first syllable, preserves the strength of the original while eliminating the meerkat connection.
        • Cecylia
          • Waleria
            • Pela
              • Origin:

                Polish short form of Penelope
              • Meaning:

                "weaver"
              • Description:

                For such a short, simple name, Pela has many possible derivations and meanings. It's most commonly cited as a short form of Penelope, but can also be a nickname for Pelagia, a name related to the sea.
            • Olesia
              • Origin:

                Polish, diminutive of Aleksandra
              • Description:

                Sounds a bit pharmaceutical.
            • Bronislaw
              • Origin:

                Polish
              • Meaning:

                "weapon of glory"
              • Description:

                Also spelled Bronisław, this Polish name has a strong, rugged meaning. It was briefly popular in France in the first half of the 20th century and has been notably borne by Polish anthropologist, Bronisław Malinowski and Polish Prime Minister, Bronisław Komorowski.
            • Clemenza
              • Adok
                • Rasine
                  • Maksymilian
                    • Origin:

                      Polish, from Latin
                    • Meaning:

                      "greatest"
                    • Description:

                      The Polish form of Maximilian.
                  • Walenty
                    • Janka
                      • Origin:

                        Hungarian variation of Jane
                      • Description:

                        Not likely to succeed here because of the "yanking" association.
                    • Arek
                      • Lucya