Kazimierz
Meaning of Kazimierz
Kazimierz is a masculine name with Polish origin. It is pronounced as kah-ZHIH-myerzh (/kaˈʑimjɛrʂ/). The name has variations such as Kazimir and Casimir. In terms of popularity in the United States, Kazimierz has had some presence over the years, although it is not very common. In recent years, it has been given to a handful of newborns each year. Its highest rank was in 1967 when it ranked at number 3967, while its highest occurrence was recorded in 1921 with a rank of 3869. With its unique sound and historical associations, Kazimierz can be a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon yet meaningful name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Polish
- Pronunced as kah-ZHIH-myerzh (/kaˈʑimjɛrʂ/)
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Notable People Named Kazimierz
| Kazimierz Piechowski was a Polish engineer, Boy Scout, and political prisoner who was held at Auschwitz during World War II and later imprisoned by the post-war communist government of Poland. |
| Kazimierz Łyszczyński, also known as Casimir Liszinski, was a Polish nobleman, philosopher, and soldier who was executed for atheism in 1689. |
| Kazimierz Dąbrowski, a Polish psychologist and poet known for his theory of "positive disintegration," made significant contributions to the understanding of personality development. |
| Kazimierz Kwiatkowski was a renowned Polish architect and conservationist, celebrated for his work in preserving historical and archaeological sites in Vietnam, including the Imperial City of Huế, Hội An, and Mỹ Sơn, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. |
| Kazimierz Twardowski - Kazimierz Jerzy Skrzypna-Twardowski was a prominent Polish philosopher, psychologist, and logician associated with Alexius Meinong's Graz School of object theory. |
| Kazimierz Dejmek was a prominent Polish actor, theatre and film director, and politician, known for his leadership in several prestigious theaters and his service as Poland's Minister of Culture. |
| Kazimierz Klaudiusz Górski was a prominent figure in Polish football, serving as a coach for the national team and later becoming the honorary president of the Polish Football Association. |
| Kazimierz Sokołowski - Kazimierz "Kaz" Sokołowski is a retired Polish football defender and later manager. |
| Kazimierz Cardinal Świątek was a prominent figure in the Roman Catholic Church known for his resistance to Soviet communism and his service in Minsk, Belarus. |
| Kazimierz Karwowski was a prominent Polish noble and politician known for his advocacy of reform and record number of terms as a deputy in the Sejm of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. |
| Kazimierz Przerwa-Tetmajer was a prominent Polish writer and member of the Young Poland movement. |
| Kazimierz Morawski was a prominent Polish classical philologist, historian, and professor, who also served as the rector of Jagiellonian University and president of the Polish Academy of Learning, and was a candidate for the President of Poland, receiving the Order of the White Eagle. |
| Kazimierz Sporny DFC was a distinguished Polish fighter ace in World War II, credited with 5 confirmed kills. |
| Kazimierz Narutowicz was a Polish Lithuanian political activist who played a role in mediating the conflict between Poland and Lithuania and was later arrested by the Soviets during World War II. |
| Kazimierz Piotr Schally was a Polish army general who served as Chief of the Cabinet of President Ignacy Mościcki. |
