Maja, Maria, Julia, Zofia – they have been at the top of the most popular female names for years. However, trends are changing, a few decades ago, in this group was Wiesława, now parents sporadically decide to name such daughters. In the first half of 2025 no one did it, in 2024 only 2 girls were named. There are over 100,000 in Poland Wiesław, which shows how popular this name was, still in the times of the Polish People’s Republic.
This name has old Polish roots, It has been known since the 13th centuryit is a female, male name Wiesław, which comes from Wielisław. Just a few decades ago, this name was also popular in male form. It is currently considered outdated and out of fashion. Most likely, it meant “the one that wants fame.” It includes another Old Polish name – famewhich also went into oblivion in the 21st century.
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Women and girls with this name can celebrate personal three times a year: May 22, June 7 or 9. The most popular date is May 22.
The name of Wiesław has such diminutives as: Wiesia, Sława, Wienia, Wisia, Wieśka, Wiesiulka, Wiesiunia and Wiecha.
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People with this name are attributed to such features as: Optimism, creativity and openness to people. Wiesława, they are not types of loner, they feel best in company, they are often extroverts. They love working in a team, they are characterized by extensive imagination, thanks to which They find themselves well in artistic competitions. They quickly assess the situation and can adapt to it, they are also helpful and empathic.
Known people with this name include:
- Wiesława Czapińska-Kalenik-film critic
- Wiesława Grochowska – actress
- Wiesława Kwasniewska – theater actress
- Wiesława Kwiatkowska – journalist
- Wiesława Maciejak – writer
- Wiesława Sós – singer
Wisława, despite the interesting importance, Polish roots and long history, gives way to other names, especially those that are easy to translate or are international.
