Polish names
Many Polish names like Barbara and Edward come from Germanic or Greek roots adopted through the Catholic Church, not Slavic origins. Learn which ones actually predate Christianity.
- Barbara Foreign, Stranger #6
- Edward Rich guard, Appointed to Protect #12
- Gloria Glory #40
- Leonard Brave lion #81
- Angelina Messenger, Angel #121
- Eliza Pledged to God, Oath of God #150
- Damian To tame. Soother #161
- Angelica Angelic, Messenger #207
- Edmund Fortune, Protection #302
- Gerard Brave, Hardy, Spear strong #379
- Stefan Crowned #696
- Adela Noble #769
- Aliza Joyful, Oath of God #1301
- Aldona Elder with ona suffix #1724
- Aniah Covered With God, Compassion #1961
- Janina god's gracious gift divine #2132
- Boleslaw great glory and honor #2139
- Ania Compassion #2258
- Zygmunt Victorious protector and defender #2434
- Stanislaw glory and fame stand #2481
- Elizah Oath of God #2559
- Bronislaus Armor and glory or honor #2675
- Stefano Crowned #2879
- Tadeusz courageous one praise or thanks #2894
- Yana Gift of God #3019
- Stefon Crowned #3054
- Steffan Crowned #3121
- Michalina who is like god #3503
- Wladyslaw Rule and govern with glory #3561
- Antoni priceless worthy of praise #3619
- Izabela Devoted to God graceful maiden #3622
- Kacper He who brings treasure gifts #3878
- Mateusz gift of God #4075
- Zygmund Victorious defender or protector #4080
- Jadwiga safe battle secure warfare #4125
- Mieczyslaw sword glory famous warrior #4158
- Czeslawa glory and honor combined #4355
- Genowefa generous giver noble birth #4431
- Wladyslawa Famous glorious ruler warrior princess #4444
- Teofil beloved by god or friend #4508
- Steffon Crowned #4659
- Yannick Gift of God #4769
- Piotr Rock, stone #5310
- Henryk Estate ruler, home ruler #6176
- Jasia God Is Gracious #6723
- Miron Peace #7077
- Yanna Gift of God #7890
- Stefanos Crowned #8967
- Franciszek Free one, Frenchman #9512
- Jasha God Is Gracious #9916
Polish names come from a Slavic tongue that's full of consonant clusters and soft vowels—they sound different on the tongue than Romance names do. Many come from saints revered in the Catholic tradition, others from Germanic and Slavic roots that settled in Poland long ago. A name like Barbara carries biblical weight, while Edward speaks to Anglo-Saxon heritage that found its way east, and Leonard combines Germanic elements into something distinctly Polish.
You'll find names like Gloria and Angelina sitting alongside Leonard, Barbara, and Edward—some imported, some homegrown, most shaped by Poland's crossroads location and its faith. Each entry lists the meaning and origin, so you understand not just how to say the name, but where it comes from and what it means.