Zbigniew
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Zbigniew (Polish pronunciation: [ˈzbiɡɲɛf]) is a Polish masculine given name, originally Zbygniew [ˈzbɨɡɲɛf]. This West Slavic name is derived from the Polish elements Zby- (from zbyć, zbyć się, or pozbyć się, meaning "to dispel", "to get rid of") and gniew, meaning "anger".[1] The Czech form of this name is Zbyněk (derived from Zbyhněv).[2]
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Pronunciation | Polish pronunciation: [ˈzbiɡɲɛf] |
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Gender | Male |
Origin | |
Word/name | Polish |
Meaning | To dispel anger |
Region of origin | Poland |
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Related names | Zbyhněv, Zbyněk |
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English diminutives of this name are Zibi, Zbiggy or Zbig.