Gender Masculine
Usage Polish
Pronounced Pron. MYEH-shkaw  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Diminutive of Mieczysław. This was the name of two rulers of Poland, including Mieszko I who converted the country to Christianity.

Related Names

Feminine FormMieczysława
Other Languages & CulturesMechislav(Russian)

Popularity

People think this name is

classic   formal   upper class   natural   wholesome   strong   strange   complex   serious  

Name Days

Poland: January 1

Categories

Entry updated April 25, 2021