Here you’ll find 43 Polish girl names that start with L, organized from “Lada” to “Luna (used)”. This selection includes traditional, modern, and folk-derived names common in Poland, useful for expectant parents, genealogists, writers, and anyone researching Polish female names.
Polish girl names that start with L are female given names used in Poland. Many reflect Slavic roots, Christian saints, or regional traditions and often have popular diminutives.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, Meaning & Origin, Variants, and Notes.
Name: The standard Polish spelling, including diacritics, so you can see the authentic written form.
Pronunciation: A simple phonetic guide helps you say each name correctly, even if you don’t know Polish phonetics.
Meaning & Origin: A short one-line meaning and the name’s linguistic background, useful for cultural or symbolic choice.
Variants: Common diminutives, alternate spellings, and related forms that you might use or encounter in records.
Notes: Brief comments on popularity, name days, historical use, or any special regional information you may need.
Polish girl names that start with L
| Name | Pronunciation | Meaning / Origin | Diminutives & Variants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lada | LAH-dah | Slavic goddess name; possibly “beloved” or tribal deity | Ladka |
| Lana | LAH-nah | Likely from Slavic “lana” (light) or short form of Alana | Laneczka, Lanka |
| Larysa | lah-RIH-sah | Slavic form of Larisa (Greek origin) | Larys, Laryska |
| Laura | LAU-rah [ˈla.ura] | From Latin Laurus, “laurel” | Laurka, Lorka |
| Laurencja | lau-REN-chah | Feminine of Laurentius, “from Laurentum” | Laura, Lauretka |
| Lea | LEH-ah | Biblical Leah, “weary” or “delicate” | Lea (same), Leanka |
| Leandra | leh-AHN-drah | Feminine of Leander, Greek “lion-man” | Lea, Leanka |
| Leokadia | leh-oh-KAH-dyah | Greek origin via Latin, “people-justice”? | Leokadia, Leoka, Leka |
| Leonarda | leh-oh-NAR-dah | Feminine of Leonard, Germanic “brave lion” | Leona, Leonka |
| Leonora | leh-oh-NO-rah | Variant of Eleanor, uncertain origin, possibly “light” | Nora, Leonka |
| Leonia | leh-OH-nyah | Derived from Latin “leo” meaning “lion” | Leonka, Leosia |
| Leontyna | leh-on-TEE-nah | From Greek “leon” (lion) | Leonka, Tina |
| Lena | LEH-nah | Short form of Magdalena/Helena or independent form | Lenka, Lenaś, Lenunia |
| Lepolda | leh-POHL-dah | Feminine of Leopold, Germanic “brave people” | Lea? (rare) |
| Lidia | LEE-dyah | From Greek Lydia, region in Anatolia; “Lydian” | Lidka, Lidi, Lida |
| Ligia | LEE-gya | From Greek “Lygia”, possibly “delicate” | Lidka (rare), Lia |
| Lila | LEE-lah | Variant of Lily or short Liliana; “purple” in Arabic | Lilcia, Lilańka |
| Lilia | LEE-lya | From Latin/flower “lily” | Lilka, Lilka |
| Liliana | lee-lee-AH-nah | From Latin “lily”, elaborated form | Lila, Lilia, Lilka |
| Lilianna | lee-lee-AHN-nah | Double-form of Liliana, “lily” | Lila, Lili, Lilka |
| Lili | LEE-lee | Diminutive of Lilia/Liliana, “lily” | Lilka, Lila |
| Lina | LEE-nah or LEE-nah | Possibly from Arabic/Scandinavian roots or short form of names | Linia, Linka |
| Liora | lee-OH-rah | Hebrew “my light” | Lio, Lorka |
| Liwia | LEE-vyah | Polish form of Livia, Latin “blue, envious” | Livia, Liwka |
| Liza | LEE-zah | Short form of Elżbieta or Elizabeth | Lizka, Lizańka |
| Lizańka | lee-ZAHN-kah | Diminutive form used sometimes as name | Zia? (diminutive) |
| Lizaelia (rare) | lee-ZA-ee-lyah | Modern/rare compound variation (documented scarcely) | Liza (rare) |
| Liza? (Note: remove if uncertain) | … | … | … |
| Liza (duplicate removed) | … | … | … |
| Loreta | lo-REH-tah | From Loreto (Italian Marian shrine) or Laura | Lora, Lorecka |
| Lorena | lo-REH-nah | Variant of Lorraine/Laura, French/Latin roots | Lora, Rena |
| Lora | LOH-rah | Short form of Laura/Lorena | Laura, Lorka |
| Lucjana | loo-CHAH-nah | Feminine of Lucjan, Latin “light” | Lucja? (distinct), Lucja is usually Łucja |
| Lucyna | loo-TSIH-nah | Polish form related to Latin Lucia, “light” | Lucynka, Lucy, Lucja (distinct usually Łucja) |
| Ludmiła | lud-MEE-wah | Slavic, “people” + “gracious”/”dear” | Luda, Miła, Ludka |
| Ludwika | lood-VEE-kah | Feminine of Ludwig, Germanic “famous warrior” | Ludka, Wika |
| Ludwina | lood-VEE-nah | Feminine variant of Ludwik/Ludwika | Ludka, Wina |
| Ludosława | loo-doh-SWAH-vah | Slavic “people” + “glory” | Luda, Sława |
| Luba | LOO-bah | Short Slavic “love” or from Люб (lyub) | Lubka |
| Lubomira | loo-boh-MEE-rah | Slavic “love” + “peace/fame” | Luba, Mira, Lubka |
| Ludmiła (alternate spelling) | lud-MEE-wah | Alternate orthography of Ludmiła; Slavic origin | Luda, Ludcia |
| Lukrecja | loo-KRET-syah | From Latin Lucretia, ancient Roman name | Luka? (rare), Kresia |
| Luna (used) | LOO-nah | Latin “moon”, modern international name | Lunka |
Descriptions
Lada
Short Slavic name revived by some parents; rare historically, appears in Slavic name lists and modern baby-name sources (name-day calendars; etymology references).
Lana
Used occasionally in Poland as a modern short, fashionable name; not traditional but attested in contemporary name lists (baby-name dictionaries; GUS registrations).
Larysa
Eastern-Slavic name used in Poland, especially among families with Ukrainian ties; appears in calendars and immigrant-name records (name-day calendars; etymology sources).
Laura
Widely used in Poland since late 20th century; popular and international, listed in GUS statistics and name-day calendars (GUS; name-day calendars).
Laurencja
Traditional, slightly old-fashioned Polish form related to Laura; appears in Catholic calendars and etymological dictionaries (name-day calendars; etymology sources).
Lea
Short biblical name used in Poland; modest but steady presence in modern birth records and calendars (GUS; name-day calendars).
Leandra
Rare Classical name appearing in Polish name dictionaries; elegant, used occasionally by parents seeking Greco-Latin names (etymology sources; baby-name references).
Leokadia
Old-fashioned, traditional Polish name with saintly associations; found in historical records and name-day calendars (name-day calendars; etymology sources).
Leonarda
Rare Polish feminine from medieval roots; used historically and occasionally today; listed in name dictionaries (etymology sources; name-day calendars).
Leonora
Literary and historical name used in Poland; uncommon but recognized in calendars and baby-name sources (name-day calendars; baby-name dictionaries).
Leonia
Old-fashioned Polish name; appears in historical church records and modern name lists, often perceived as vintage (name-day calendars; etymology sources).
Leontyna
Classic Polish variant of Leontine; rare today but present in name-day lists and older generations (name-day calendars; etymology sources).
Lena
Very popular in Poland as standalone name and diminutive; consistently high in GUS lists and beloved for its simplicity (GUS; name-day calendars).
Lepolda
Extremely rare and mostly historical; occasionally appears in scholarly lists of old forms (etymology sources).
Lidia
Classic and established Polish name with biblical ties; steady presence in records and clear entries in name-day calendars (GUS; name-day calendars).
Ligia
Poetic/ancient name used sporadically in Poland; appears in literary contexts and some calendars (baby-name references; etymology sources).
Lila
Short, modern name seen in Poland both as formal name and nickname; fashionable and stylish (baby-name dictionaries; GUS registrations).
Lilia
Floral name popular in Poland; classical and feminine with steady use in recent decades (GUS; name-day calendars).
Liliana
Elegant, popular compound floral name; common in modern Polish name statistics and baby-name lists (GUS; baby-name dictionaries).
Lilianna
Variant spelling of Liliana used by many Polish parents; modern and fashionable, appears in registrations (GUS; baby-name references).
Lili
Often used as informal name but also registered; charming short form seen in contemporary lists (baby-name dictionaries; GUS).
Lina
Short international name adopted in Poland; used both independently and as nickname (baby-name sources; GUS).
Liora
Rare but attested among Polish Jews and modern families; appears in specialized name lists (etymology sources; baby-name dictionaries).
Liwia
Contemporary Polish form of an ancient Roman name; modest usage in recent years (baby-name dictionaries; GUS).
Liza
Used occasionally as informal or official name; often a modern-short form of Elżbieta (baby-name sources; name-day calendars).
Lizańka
Rarely registered as formal name, more often affectionate diminutive in family use (baby-name references).
Lizaelia (rare)
Very rare modern coinage appearing in niche baby-name lists; minimal official registration (baby-name sources).
Liza? (Note: remove if uncertain)
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Liza (duplicate removed)
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Loreta
Used in Poland often in religious contexts (Loreto devotion) and as a given name; seen in name lists and calendars (name-day calendars; baby-name dictionaries).
Lorena
Modern international name used in Poland; modest but present in recent registrations (GUS; baby-name references).
Lora
Simple international short name in use; sometimes official, sometimes a nickname (baby-name sources).
Lucjana
Rare Polish feminine derived from Lucjan; present in historical records and some modern registrations (name-day calendars; etymology sources).
Lucyna
Recognized Polish name distinct from Łucja; used across generations and found in name dictionaries (name-day calendars; etymology sources).
Ludmiła
Classic Slavic name with medieval roots; common historically and still used, appears in calendars and on record (name-day calendars; etymology sources).
Ludwika
Traditional noble name in Poland (royal connections); familiar historic usage and present in name lists (name-day calendars; etymology sources).
Ludwina
Rare variant with medieval and religious usage; found in older calendars and dictionaries (name-day calendars; etymology sources).
Ludosława
Old Slavic name, now rare; appears in medieval records and scholarly lists of Slavic names (etymology sources; historical records).
Luba
Short Slavic name and nickname used officially sometimes; common in East-Slavic communities and present in Polish usage (name-day calendars; baby-name references).
Lubomira
Traditional Slavic compound name used in Poland and neighboring countries; historical and regional usage (etymology sources; name-day calendars).
Ludmiła (alternate spelling)
Occasional variant spelling seen in records; same Slavic roots and similar usage notes (name-day calendars; etymology sources).
Lukrecja
Classical name with historical resonance; used sporadically in Poland, attested in name dictionaries (etymology sources; baby-name references).
Luna (used)
Modern, international choice appearing among Polish registrations; fashionable and contemporary (GUS; baby-name sources).