Polish · Boy name
Mieczysław
“sword glory”
About the name Mieczysław
Mieczysław is a Polish masculine given name meaning ‘sword glory’, derived from the Polish elements ‘miecz’ (sword) and ‘sław’ (glory or fame). The name is distinct from the older Slavic name Mieszko, which was borne by early rulers of Poland, but Mieczysław itself is not historically attested among Polish royalty. The usual diminutive is Mietek. Notable bearers include Mieczysław Weinberg, a composer of Polish-Jewish origin, and Mieczysław Karłowicz, a Polish composer and conductor.
- Meaning
- sword glory
- Origin
- Polish
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- mee-eh-CHIS-wahf(4 syl.)
Variants and spellings
- Mieczyslaw
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Middle names for Mieczysław
- Mieczysław Alexander
- Mieczysław Jakub
- Mieczysław Marek
- Mieczysław Tomasz
- Mieczysław Piotr
Questions about Mieczysław
- What does Mieczysław mean?
- Mieczysław is a Polish name meaning "sword glory".
- How do you pronounce Mieczysław?
- Mieczysław is pronounced mee-eh-CHIS-wahf, with emphasis on the third syllable.
- What are variants of Mieczysław?
- Variants of Mieczysław include Mieczyslaw.