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Zygmunt
Zygmunt is a masculine name of Polish origin, equivalent to the English Sigmund or German Siegmund. It derives from Germanic elements 'sigu' meaning 'victory' and 'mund' meaning 'protection,' thus…
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Aniela
Polish
"angel"
What a difference one letter makes - the somewhat tired, though still heavenly Angela, gets a makeover as sweet and subtle Aniela. Popular in its native Poland where it ranks in the Top 100, it is…
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…
Halina
Polish; Belarusian, from Greek
"calm, healer"
This sweet Polish & Belarusian form of Galina has a serene meaning and comes with the cute nickname Hallie. Very usable internationally even outside of the Slavic countries.
Izabela
Izabela is a beautiful Slavic and Polish variation of Isabella, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba meaning 'God is my oath'. This spelling is particularly common in Poland, Czech…
Janina
Polish; Finnish; Lithuanian; German; Swedish
"God is gracious"
A sweet and sprightly feminine form of John.
Jasmina
Jasmina is a feminine name derived from the Persian word 'yasmin,' referring to the jasmine flower known for its sweet fragrance and delicate white blooms. This name variation is particularly popular…
Kalina
Polish
"viburnum"
Kalina, known as a girls' name throughout Eastern Europe, translates literally to viburnum in Polish, making it a botanical name. Viburnum is a flowering shrub. Some sources translate this name as…
Karolina
Karolina is a feminine name of Germanic origin, being a variant of Caroline or Carolina, ultimately derived from the masculine name Karl or Charles, meaning 'free man' or 'strong.' This elegant name…
Kasia
Diminutive of Katarzyna, Polish, Greek
"pure; cassia, cinnamon"
An attractive and intriguing choice with an appealing blend of gentle and sharper sounds, Kasia is a diminutive of Katarzyna, the Polish form of Katherine. Ultimately from Greek, it is generally…
Klara
German, Russian, Polish, Scandinavian variation of Clara
"light"
German, Slavic and Scandinavian form of Clara, which is a Top 100 girl name in multiple European countries, including Austria, Croatia, Iceland and Poland. While Clara is fashionable in the US, the…
Lucyna
Lucyna is a feminine name of Polish origin, derived from the Latin 'lux' meaning 'light.' It serves as the Polish form of Lucina, who was the Roman goddess of childbirth. The name has been used in…
Maja
German, Slovene, and Scandinavian form of Maya; also, Arabic
"splendid"
Whether you pronounce it my-a, ma-zha or ma-ha, Maja is an intriguing choice. Sometimes associated with Goya's famous painting "The Naked Maja." As a cognate of Maya, it's a Top 10 name in Slovenia…
Marika
Dutch variation of Mary
Foreign variations of Mary are definitely the way to go; this one has a nice Dutch-girl feel. It also works as a cultural crossover name, e.g. between European languages and Japanese.
Marzanna
Polish
A Polish goddess of seasonal rites and rebirth. She is known to be the bringer of death and the symbol of winter, and is the counterpart of the spring goddess — either Lada or Vesna.
Marzena
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’.
Michalina
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.
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Ola
Polish diminutive of Aleksandra
"defending men"
