Here you’ll find 23 Polish girl names that start with K that begin with K, organized from “Kaja” to “Kunegunda”. Many names show Slavic roots, religious influence, or Germanic and Latin borrowings. Use this list for baby naming, genealogy, or character research.
Polish girl names that start with K are female given names used in Poland that begin with the letter K. Historically, names like “Kunegunda” reflect medieval saints and noble traditions, while many modern choices are shorter and trendier.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, Meaning & origin, Diminutives/Variants, and Name day.
Name: You see the standard Polish spelling, including diacritics, so you can identify the exact original form.
Pronunciation: Phonetic cues or IPA show how to say each name, helping you choose names that sound right.
Meaning & origin: A concise meaning and origin gives cultural context and helps you understand each name’s background.
Diminutives/Variants: Common short forms and variants help you spot nicknames and alternative spellings used in Poland.
Name day: The traditional Polish name day (imieniny) notes when each name is celebrated, useful for cultural planning.
Polish girl names that start with K
Name | Pronunciation | Meaning/Origin | Popularity (Poland) |
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Kaja | KAH-yah | Short form of Katarzyna or from Scandinavian Gaia; multiple origins | approx. rank 250 |
Kajetana | ka-ye-TAH-nah | Feminine of Kajetan (Latin Caietanus) | approx. rank 1,500 |
Kalina | kah-LEE-nah | Slavic word for viburnum (flowering shrub) | approx. rank 800 |
Kamila | ka-MEE-lah | From Latin Camilla, ancient Roman family name | approx. rank 75 |
Karina | ka-REE-nah | Possibly from Katarina or Latin ‘beloved’ | approx. rank 700 |
Karola | ka-ROH-lah | Feminine form of Karol (Charles) | approx. rank 1,000 |
Karolina | ka-ro-LEE-nah | Feminine of Karol (Charles) | approx. rank 35 |
Katarzyna | ka-ta-ZHI-na | From Greek Aikaterine, often “pure” | approx. rank 3 |
Kazimiera | ka-zee-MYEH-rah | Feminine of Kazimierz, “proclaims peace” | approx. rank 150 |
Klementyna | kle-men-TY-nah | From Latin Clementina ‘merciful’ | approx. rank 400 |
Klotylda | klo-TIL-dah | From Germanic Clotilde ‘famous in battle’ | approx. rank 900 |
Klara | KLAH-rah | From Latin Clara ‘clear, bright’ | approx. rank 200 |
Klaudia | KLAU-dyah | From Roman Claudia family name | approx. rank 55 |
Kinga | KEEN-gah | Hungarian/Polish saint’s name (from Kunegunda) | approx. rank 150 |
Kira | KEE-rah | Possibly from Cyra or Slavic forms; multiple origins | approx. rank 600 |
Konstancja | kon-STAN-tsyah | From Latin Constantia ‘steadfast’ | approx. rank 350 |
Kornelia | kor-NYE-lyah | From Latin Cornelia ‘horn’ (Roman gens) | approx. rank 300 |
Koralina | ko-ra-LEE-nah | Polish form of Coraline/Coraline (coral) | approx. rank 1,000 |
Kordelia | kor-DEH-lyah | Polish form of Cordelia (possibly ‘heart’ or daughter) | approx. rank 2,000 |
Ksenia | kseh-NYA | From Greek Xenia ‘hospitality’ (via Slavic forms) | approx. rank 500 |
Krystyna | kri-STIH-nah | Feminine of Christian, ‘follower of Christ’ | approx. rank 4 |
Kunegunda | ku-ne-GOON-dah | Germanic Kunigunde ‘brave family’ | approx. rank 1,200 |
Karyna | ka-RY-nah | Variant of Karina/Katarzyna used in Poland | approx. rank 1,100 |