This collection presents 7 Polish boy names that start with U, spanning from “Ulryk” to “Uzjasz”. They range from Latin-influenced and Germanic forms to native Slavic and biblical names, useful for naming, genealogy, and cultural research.

Polish boy names that start with U are male given names used in Poland that begin with the letter U. Many carry historical or biblical associations; for example, Uzjasz is the Polish form of the Hebrew name Uzziah.

Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, IPA, Meaning & origin, and Diminutive/Notes.

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Pronunciation: Provides a simple English-friendly respelling so you can say each name naturally without needing phonetic training.

IPA: Gives the International Phonetic Alphabet entry for precision, useful when you want exact pronunciation details.

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Diminutive/Notes: Lists common diminutives or brief usage notes so you understand typical nicknames and cultural context for each name.

Polish boy names that start with U

NamePronunciationMeaning/OriginDiminutive(s)
UrbanOOR-bahn /ˈurban/Latin: “from the city”
UlrykOOL-rik /ˈul.rɨk/Germanic: from Ulrich, “rich/powerful”
Urieloo-RYEL /uˈrjɛl/Hebrew: “God is my light” (archangel)Uri
Uzjaszoo-ZYAHSH /uzˈjaʂ/Hebrew: Uzziah, “God is my strength”Uzjaś
Uranoo-RAHN /uˈran/Greek: “sky, heaven” (from Uranos)
UrsynOOR-sin /ˈursɨn/From Latin Ursinus, “bear”Urs
UrsOORS /urs/Latin: “bear” (short for Ursinus/Ursus)

Descriptions

Urban
Traditional Latin-derived name (Saint Urban). Used historically in Poland; attested in church records and modern PESEL entries though now uncommon.
Ulryk
Polish form of Ulrich/Ulric with medieval saintly ties. Rare today but recorded in Polish name dictionaries and birth registers.
Uriel
Biblical/angelic name used by Polish Jews and Christians; appears in modern PESEL data and name lists, used occasionally.
Uzjasz
Polish biblical form of Uzziah found in Bibles and name dictionaries; rare but attested in historical church records and some modern registrations.
Uran
Rare, archaic-sounding name sometimes chosen for literary or astronomical reasons; occasional appearances in Polish registries.
Ursyn
Seldom-used Polish name with medieval/Latin roots; found in historical documents and occasional modern registrations.
Urs
Very rare; Latin-root masculine name seen in older church records and occasionally as a short form in registries.
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