Wojciech

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Wojciech means "warrior" or "joyous soldier" in Polish. It is derived from the Slavic elements "voji," meaning "soldier," and "tech," meaning "joyous" or "happy."
Pronunciation
VOI-chekh
VOY-chehkh
Popularity
Wojciech is not a very common name outside of Poland. It is likely to be found mostly in countries where Polish immigrants and their descendants have settled. In the United States, for example, the name is not in the top 1000 baby names list.

cartoon of the name Wojciech
Cartoon of Wojciech

Wojciech Name meanings & History

The name Wojciech means "warrior" or "joyous soldier" in Polish. It is derived from the Slavic elements "voji," meaning "soldier," and "tech," meaning "joyous" or "happy.". Derived from the Slavic elements voji "warrior, soldier" and tekha "solace, comfort, joy". Saint Wojciech (also known by the Czech form of his name Vojtěch or his adopted name Adalbert) was a Bohemian missionary to Hungary, Poland and Prussia, where he was martyred in the 10th century. The name Wojciech is primarily used in Poland and by people of Polish descent. It may also be used by those who appreciate Polish culture or the name's historical significance.

Zodiac Sign of Wojciech: Willful Leo

Synonyms of Wojciech:

W: Willful,Wonderful,Wishful,Wild,Wonderment

O: Obsolete,Ostentatious,Obsessive,Organized,Obstinate

J: Jester,Judicial,Justice,Journal,Journey,Joy

C: Copycat,Choice,Cute,Clever,Candid,Curious,Chatty

I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate

E: Environment,Enlighten,Expressive,Exaggerate,Enliven,Entertain

H: Hope,Hyper,Haggle,Hobnobbing,Heart's Desire

Wojciech is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Wojciech include Wojciech Kilar (Polish composer), Wojciech Szczesny (Polish footballer), and Wojciech Jaruzelski (Polish politician).

2.) Wojciech (Male)

Usage: Polish

Meanings: Joy of war; smiling warrior


3.) WOJCIECH (Male)

Usage: Polish

Meanings: Popular name composed of the Slavonic elements voi (soldier, warrior) and tech (consolation, comfort, solace): hence, “soldier of consolation.” Pet: Wojteczek, Wojtek. (VOY-CHEK)


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