Marek
Meaning of Marek
Marek is a male name with Polish origins. It is pronounced as MAH-rek (/ˈmɑ.rɛk/) in Polish. Variations of the name include Marc and Mark. Marek has been given to newborn boys in the United States, with varying levels of popularity over the years. In recent times, it has ranked between 2043 and 1219 in terms of occurrence, reflecting a moderate level of usage. The name Marek carries an air of strength and tradition, making it an appealing choice for parents looking for a timeless and meaningful name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Polish
- Pronunced as MAH-rek (/'ma.rɛk/)
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Notable People Named Marek
| Marek Hamšík is a retired Slovak professional footballer known for his career as a midfielder. |
| Marek Maria Pienkowski is a prominent Polish-American medical researcher and clinician known for his contributions to immunological diagnosis and treatment, viral oncogenes, genetic engineering, and desensitization treatments for allergic disorders. |
| Marek Holeček is a Czech mountaineer, explorer, author, and documentary filmmaker who received the 2018 Piolet d'Or award for his successful full ascent on the southwest face of Gasherbrum I in Alpine style. |
| Marek Marian Belka is a prominent Polish economist, politician, and former Prime Minister and Finance Minister of Poland, with a distinguished career in international finance and central banking. |
| Marek Rosa is a Slovak entrepreneur, programmer, and computer game developer, known for founding Keen Software House and GoodAI in Prague, Czech Republic. |
| Marek Halter is a Polish-born French writer, artist, and human rights activist known for his historical novels and the film The Righteous. |
| Marek Bliziński, a renowned Polish jazz guitarist and composer, collaborated with notable musicians such as Michał Urbaniak, Wojciech Karolak, and Zbigniew Namysłowski. |
| Marek Jędraszewski is a prominent Polish Roman Catholic prelate and the Metropolitan Archbishop of Kraków. |
| Marek Mintál is a Slovak professional football coach and former player, known for his role as an attacking midfielder or forward, currently managing the German club SpVgg Bayreuth. |
| Marek Petrusewicz was a Polish swimmer known for winning a silver medal in the 200m breaststroke at the 1954 European Aquatics Championships and setting two world records in the 100m breaststroke between 1953 and 1954. |
| Marek Heinz is a retired Czech footballer known for his career as a striker. |
| Marek Brodzki is a renowned Polish film and television director, known for his work on Wiedźmin, Miasteczko, and collaborations with esteemed directors such as Andrzej Wajda and Steven Spielberg. |
| Marek Ziółkowski is a Polish diplomat who served as ambassador of Poland to Ukraine, Kenya, and NATO. |
| Marek Čech is a retired Czech football goalkeeper. |
| Marek Zagrapan is a Slovak professional ice hockey center. |
