Czeslawa
Czeslawa is a Christian girl name of Polish (Slavic) origin, meaning “Honour and glory”.
| Meaning | Honour and glory |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Polish (Slavic) |
| Written as | Czesława |
| Pronunciation | cheh-SWAH-vah |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Poland |
Meaning and origin of Czeslawa
Czesława is the feminine form of Czesław, which joins cześć, honour, with sław, glory. The ł is pronounced like an English w. The masculine form was borne by Blessed Czesław (Ceslaus), a thirteenth-century Dominican friar. The poet Czesław Miłosz, winner of the 1980 Nobel Prize in Literature, made the masculine form famous.
Is Czeslawa a Christian name?
Czesława is a Slavic name that became Christian through Blessed Czesław of Wrocław, and it is used in Catholic Polish families.
How popular is Czeslawa?
Now mostly found among older Polish women.
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Spellings and variants of Czeslawa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Czeslawa mean?
Czeslawa means 'Honour and glory'. It is of Polish (Slavic) origin.
Is Czeslawa a Christian name?
Czesława is a Slavic name that became Christian through Blessed Czesław of Wrocław, and it is used in Catholic Polish families.
How do you pronounce Czeslawa?
Czeslawa is pronounced cheh-SWAH-vah.
Is Czeslawa a boy or girl name?
Czeslawa is usually a girl name.