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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'…
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.
Hungarian, Polish
"brave"
Though the name Kinga has penetrated the international consciousness via the Slovakian model Kinga Rajzak, it's a rare choice for American baby girls: Only six were named Kinga last year. Is that…
Feminization of Michal, Polish
"who is like God?"
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.
Slavic
"hope"
Nadezhda is more familiar in the English-speaking world by its short forms, Nadia or Nadya. Well-used through the Slavic countries and Russia, Nadezhda was the name of Lenin's wife. Viewers of The…
Diminutive of Susanna; Polish variation of Jane, Hebrew
"lily or pledged to God"
A feminine multicultural nickname name perfectly able to stand on its own, Zanna might technically relate to either Susanna or Jane, making it a flexible honor name for an ancestral Susan or Jane or…
Hebrew
"God is willing"
Could be used to honor a Joel.
Diminutive of Antonia
A more interesting and unusual shortening of Antonia than Toni.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Henka is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Polish contexts, it can function as a diminutive form of Henryka, the feminine version of Henry, meaning 'ruler of the household.' In…
Henrieta is a feminine name representing a variant spelling of Henrietta, which itself is the feminine form of Henry. Deriving from Germanic origins, the name means 'home ruler' or 'ruler of the…
Itka is a feminine name with Eastern European origins, primarily used in Polish and Jewish communities. It is likely a diminutive form of names containing 'it' or 'ita', such as Judita or Edita. In…
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…