Slavic Submitted Names

These names are used by Slavic peoples.
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Żyrosław m Polish
Derived from the Slavic elements żyro meaning "endorsement" and slava meaning "fame, glory".
Żyrosława f Polish
Feminine form of Żyrosław.
Zytka f Polish
Diminutive of Zyta.
Żytomir m Polish
Polish form of Žitomir.
Żywia f Polish
Modern Polish form of Živa.
Żywila f Polish, Literature
Coined by Polish poet Adam Mickiewicz for the titular character of one of his early works. It is uncertain where he found the inspiration for this name. One theory derives this name from Lithuanian žygiuoti "to move; to march" and viltis "hope", while other scholars believe this name to be a much-mangled form of Zizili, the name of an obscure fertility goddess of whom nothing else is known; should the name indeed be derived from Zizili, then its meaning would be lost... [more]
Żywimir m Polish
Variant of Żywomir.
Żywomił m Polish
The first element of this name is derived from Polish żywy "alive, living, lively" or żywot "life", both of which are ultimately derived from Proto-Slavic živъ "alive". The second element of this name is derived from Slavic mil "gracious, dear".
Żywomir m Polish
The first element of this name is derived from Polish żywy "alive, living, lively" or żywot "life", both of which are ultimately derived from Proto-Slavic živъ "alive". The second element of this name is derived from Slavic mir "peace"... [more]
Żywosław m Polish
Derived from the Polish element żywy "alive, living, lively" or żywot "life" and the Slavic element slav "glory". Compare Życiesław.