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Grzegorz

Grzegorz is the Polish form of the Greek name Gregory, widely popularized throughout Christian history by numerous saints and popes. Outside of Poland it carries a distinctive Slavic and Central European flair. Its timeless meaning connects to vigilance, attentiveness, and protective care.

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International equivalents and translations

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Grzegorz
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A name of Greek origin meaning "watchful", "alert", or "vigilant".

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Poľská podoba gréckeho mena Grēgórios (Γρηγόριος), odvodeného od slovesa grēgoreín s významom „bdieť, byť ostražitý“.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Grzegorz vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie100 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

GRZEGORZ

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

21 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
2 January
Polish Calendar
11 February
Polish Calendar
13 February
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12 March
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24 April
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9 May
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25 May
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17 November
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Pronunciation and phonetic note:

Poľská výslovnosť približne: gže-goš.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 2
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Grzegorz
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Grzegorza
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Grzegorzovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Grzegorza
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Grzegorz
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Grzegorzovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Grzegorzom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
GrzesiuGrzesiekGrześGrzesioGrzeszek
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Grzegorz
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Grzegorz! Grzesiu! Grzesiek!

Notable figures named Grzegorz

9

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

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Person type
Grzegorz Lato
PL
born 1950Notable Figure

Polish footballer and manager

Grzegorz Krychowiak
PL
born 1990Notable Figure

Polish association football player

Grzegorz Turnau
PL
born 1967Notable Figure

Polish singer

Grzegorz Rosiński
PL
born 1941Notable Figure

artist

Grzegorz Wrochna
PL
born 1962Notable Figure

Polish physicist

Grzegorz Opala
PL
born 1942Notable Figure

Polish neurologist, former politician and deputy

Grzegorz Raczak
PL
born 1958Notable Figure

Polish politician and cardiologist

Grzegorz Wilczyński
PL
1971 – 2020Historical Figure

Polish neuroscientist and neuropatologist (1971-2020)

Test how Grzegorz sounds with your surname

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Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

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Grzegorz Smith

3 + 1 = 4 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:G.S.without dots:GS
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