Here you’ll find 21 Polish girl names that start with P, organized from “Pamela” to “Przybysława”. They range from modern international names to traditional Slavic forms with characteristic Polish diacritics. Use them for baby-name searches, family history, character naming, or cultural research.
Polish girl names that start with P are female given names used in Poland and Polish-speaking communities. They include international choices like “Pamela” and ancient Slavic names like “Przybysława”, reflecting history and modern trends.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, Meaning & origin, Diminutives/variants, and Name day.
Name: The official Polish spelling of the given name, including diacritics, so you recognize the exact form used in records and lists.
Pronunciation: A simple phonetic guide helps you say the name correctly and decide which sound fits your child or character.
Meaning & origin: One-line etymology and meaning give cultural context and help you choose names that reflect heritage or desired meaning.
Diminutives/variants: Common nicknames and regional forms show friendly short forms you might hear in family or historical records.
Name day: The traditional Polish name day, when known, helps you understand cultural celebrations tied to each name.
Polish girl names that start with P
| Name | Pronunciation | Meaning/Origin | Variants/Diminutives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paola | /paˈɔla/ | Variant of Paula, from Latin Paulus “small” | Paula, Paulina |
| Pamela | /paˈmɛla/ | Probably invented by Sir Philip Sidney, modern English coinage | Pam, Pamia |
| Paraskewa | /paˈras.kɛ.va/ | Slavic form of Greek Paraskeví “Friday” | Paraskeva, Paraskevia, Pasha |
| Paula | /pauˈla/ | From Latin Paulus “small” (feminine) | Paulina, Pauletta, Paulańka |
| Paulina | /pauˈlina/ | Feminine of Paulus, “small” (Latin) | Paula, Paulinka, Paula |
| Patrycja | /paˈtrɨ.t͡sja/ | Polish form of Latin Patricius “noble, patrician” | Patricia (eng), Patty, Patka |
| Pelagia | /pɛˈla.ɡja/ | From Greek pelagos “sea” | Pelagea, Pela, Pelaśka |
| Perła | /ˈpɛr.wa/ | Polish word for “pearl”, used as a given name | Perla (alt.), Perlka |
| Perpetua | /pɛrˈpɛ.tua/ | From Latin perpetuus “continuous” | Perpetua (rare), Petka |
| Petra | /ˈpɛ.tra/ | Feminine of Peter, from Greek petros “rock” | Petrusia, Petrańka |
| Petronela | /pɛtrɔˈnɛla/ | Feminine from Latin Petronius family name | Petronella, Netta, Petra |
| Pia | /ˈpja/ | From Latin pius/pius “pious” (feminine) | Piańka |
| Pola | /ˈpɔ.la/ | Originally diminutive of Apolonia; now independent | Apola / Apolonia, Polka |
| Poliksena | /pɔ.liˈksɛ.na/ | Polish form of Polyxena (Greek) “many strangers” | Polixena, Pola |
| Polina | /pɔˈli.na/ | Slavic and Greek roots; often from Apollinaria/Pauline influence | Polinka, Pola |
| Prakseda | /prakˈsɛ.da/ | From Latin Praxedes, saintly name of early Christian martyrs | Praxeida, Praks |
| Prokopia | /prɔˈkɔ.pja/ | Feminine of Prokop; from Greek “long-haired” or Slavic tradition | Prokopina (rare) |
| Prudencja | /pruˈdɛn.t͡sja/ | From Latin providentia/prudence “prudence” | Prudka (rare) |
| Przemysława | /pʂɛ.mɨsˈwa.va/ | Slavic, feminine of Przemysław “clever, crafty action” | Przemka, Przemysłówka |
| Przybysława | /pʂɨ.bɨˈswa.va/ | Old Slavic “came to gain glory” (Przyby- + sława) | Przybyśka, Sława |
| Prokopia | /prɔˈkɔ.pja/ | Variant feminine from Greek/Latin Procopius “help” (variant) | Prokopa (rare) |