This list includes 16 Polish boy names that start with Z, from “Zachariasz” to “Zygmunt”. These names range from traditional Slavic and biblical forms to modern variants, useful for parents, researchers, and genealogists.

Polish boy names that start with Z are given names used in Poland that begin with the letter Z. They include medieval saints, Slavic roots, and biblical imports, with “Zygmunt” a long-standing royal name.

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

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Pronunciation: A simple English-friendly respelling that helps you say the name confidently without needing specialist phonetic training.

IPA: The International Phonetic Alphabet transcription offers precise pronunciation, useful if you want exact sounds and scholarly clarity.

Meaning/Origin: One-line summary of the name’s meaning or origin, helping you understand cultural or linguistic roots at a glance.

Diminutive: Common short forms or nicknames used in Poland, so you can see everyday variants and familiar usage.

Polish boy names that start with Z

NamePronunciationMeaning/OriginDiminutives
Zbigniewzbi-GNYEV /zbʲiˈɡɲɛf/to dispel anger (Old Slavic)Zbyszek, Zbyś
Zbyszkozbih-SHKO /zbɨˈʂkɔ/diminutive of Zbigniew/ZbysławN/A
Zbysławzbih-SWAF /zbɨˈswaf/old Slavic, “to dispel” + gloryZbyszek, Zbyś
ZbyszekZBIH-shek /ˈzbɨʂɛk/diminutive of Zbigniew/ZbysławN/A
Zbylutzbih-LOOT /zbɨˈlut/Old Slavic, archaic compoundN/A
Zdzisławzdjee-SWAF /zd͡ʑiˈswaf/to gain fame/glory (Old Slavic)Zdzisio
ZiemowitZYEH-moh-vit /ˈʑɛmɔvit/ruler of the land/earth lordZiemek, Ziemo
ZiemysławZYEH-mis-waf /ʑɛmɨˈswaf/earth + glory (Old Slavic)Ziemek, Ziemko
ZygmuntZIG-munt /ˈzɨɡmunt/victory protector (Germanic: Sigmund)Zyga, Zygmuntek
ZenonZE-non /ˈzɛnɔn/of Zeus (Greek origin)Zenek
Zachariaszza-kha-RYASH /za.xaˈrjas/God remembers (biblical)Zacha, Zach
Zacheuszza-KHEH-oosh /zaˈxɛuʂ/Zacchaeus (biblical figure)N/A
Zawiszaza-VEE-sha /zaˈviʂa/possibly “one who causes envy” (Old Slavic)N/A
Zefirynzeh-FEER-in /zɛˈfirɨn/from Zephyr, “west wind”Zefir, Zefi
Zefirzeh-FEER /zɛˈfir/west wind (from Zephyr)Zefi
Zbysławzbih-SWAF /zbɨˈswaf/variant of Zbysław, old Slavic (glory)Zbyszek

Descriptions

Zbigniew
Very traditional Polish name, popular in 20th century; widely attested in records and literature.
Zbyszko
Medieval‑sounding diminutive sometimes used as an independent given name; literary and historical usage.
Zbysław
Old Slavic compound with -sław; rare today but attested in historical and civil records.
Zbyszek
Very common affectionate short form of Zbigniew; also appears as an official given name in some registries.
Zbylut
Archaic medieval Slavic name; rare in modern use but attested in historical sources.
Zdzisław
Traditional Slavic name, popular mid‑20th century; remains recognisable though less common now.
Ziemowit
Polish medieval (Piast) name revived occasionally today; strong historical associations.
Ziemysław
Another earth‑root Slavic name; archaic but attested in name dictionaries and some modern registrations.
Zygmunt
Long‑established Polish name of Germanic origin; common historically and still in use.
Zenon
Classical Greek name used in Poland; uncommon but regularly attested.
Zachariasz
Biblical/Greek form of Zechariah; rare in everyday use but found in church and civil records.
Zacheusz
Polish form of the biblical Zacchaeus; very rare, mainly ecclesiastical or historical attestations.
Zawisza
Famous from medieval knight Zawisza Czarny; evocative historical name, seldom used today.
Zefiryn
Rare ecclesiastical/poetic name derived from Latin/Greek Zephyrinus; occasionally attested.
Zefir
Shorter modern/poetic form of Zefiryn; rare but found in registers and creative namings.
Zbysław
Less common variant of Zbysław; historical usage and occasional modern registrations.
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