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Bronislaw

bro-NEE-swahf

Letters

9

Syllables

3

Origin

Polish

Total Births

247

Peak Year

#26 in 1918

First Recorded

1908

Style

Strong & Bold, Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Of Polish origin, derived from the elements 'bron' meaning 'protection' or 'defense' and 'slaw' meaning 'glory' or 'fame'.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Bronisław Malinowski

    Prominent Polish anthropologist and ethnographer

  • Bronisław Komorowski

    Former President of Poland.

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

ProtectiveGloriousDefensiveStrong

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