Feliks
Meaning of Feliks
Originating from the Latin word "felix" meaning "happy" or "fortunate," the name Feliks is a charming choice for a baby boy. The English pronunciation of Feliks is commonly heard as FEE-liks (/ˈfiːlɪks/), while in Polish, it is pronounced as FEH-liks (/ˈfɛlɪks/). This name has gained popularity in recent years in the United States, with occurrences ranging from 5 to 12 per year. Although not widely used, this name carries strong associations with happiness and good fortune, making it an appealing option for parents seeking a unique and meaningful name for their little one.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as FEE-liks (/ˈfiːlɪks/)
Polish
- Pronunced as FEH-liks (/ˈfɛlɪks/)
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Notable People Named Feliks
| Feliks Nowowiejski was a versatile Polish composer, conductor, and concert organist, known for his contributions to music education. |
| Feliks Aleksanders Zemdegs is an Australian Rubik's Cube speedsolver and two-time World Cube Association World Champion, known for setting over 350 speedcubing records. |
| Feliks Topolski RA was a Polish expressionist painter and draughtsman known for his work in the United Kingdom. |
| Feliks Janiewicz, also known as Felix Yaniewicz, was a Polish composer and violinist who lived in exile. |
| Witold Chmielecki, also known as Feliks Wiktor Kres, was a renowned Polish fantasy writer and the recipient of the Janusz A. Zajdel Award for his novel Król Bezmiarów in 1992. |
| Feliks Gross was a Polish-American sociologist. |
| Feliks Falk is a renowned Polish film and theater director, writer, and artist known for his influential contributions to Polish cinematography, with notable works such as "Wodzirej" and "Samowolka (AWOL)." |
| Feliks Grzegorz Żuber was a Polish sprinter who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics and was tragically executed during World War II. |
