Most of us have in the family of grandfather, father or uncle named Zdzisław. In the past it was one of the most frequently chosen names for boys, but In 2024, according to the PESEL register information, they were given only 4 times. Despite the interesting importance and rich history, it did not “break through” to the present times, such as Antonia or Jan.
This name has Slavic origin. It comes from the combination of two words: “Zdzie”, which meant to make and “fame”, which was associated with fame or glory. Hence Zdzisław is attributed to the meaning of “building fame” and “admired for fame”.
For the first time appeared in Polish documents in 1198. The greatest popularity of this name was at the 20th century, then they were very willingly broadcast to boys, but over time interest has decreased, nowadays a few parents decide to name Zdzisław’s sons.
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This name has a lot of diminutive, the most popular are: Zdzisio, Zdzisiu, Zdzicho, Zdziśko, Sławek, Sławcio and Sławo. In addition, the name Zdzisław has its counterparts in other languages, including German (Zdislav), Czech (Zdzislav, Zdeslav, Zdik) or Słowacki (Zdislav, Zdenko, Zdeno).
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People with this name can celebrate their name day three times a year: January 29, November 28 and December 16.
Well -known people with this name include:
- Zdzisław Ambroziak – volleyball player and sports journalist
- Zdzisław Beksiński – painter and sculptor
- Zdzisław Cackowski – philosopher
- Zdzisław Kotla – sailor, Olympian
- Zdzisław Krasnodębski – sociologist and philosopher
- Zdzisław Ludwik Krzyszkowiak – athlete, Olympic champion, European champion
- Zdzisław Lachur – painter and graphic designer
- Zdzisław Maklakiewicz – a theater and film actor
- Zdzisław Piernik – tubist.
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Men with this name are attributed to such features as: optimism, independence and pursuit of the goal. These people are perceived as joyful and at the same time determined, but they do not achieve the intended plans no matter what. They have in mind others and are willing to help. They work well both in creative and requiring frequent communication with another person, e.g. lawyers or teachers.
