You are looking for that will make your daughter stand out and at the same time not be so eccentric that the family will consider it a whim? If you want it to be rare, full of tradition, dignity and strength, we have an interesting proposition for you.
If you choose the name Jowita, your daughter will be the only one in the crowd, but no one should laugh at her. You have it in your bank that , as may be the case with Julia, Maja, Zofia or Zuzanna.
In our country, the name Jowita appeared relatively late, as it gained moderate popularity only in the 20th century. It was never a huge hit, but it enjoyed moderate popularity, which began to decline in recent years.
was recorded after the premiere of the film “Jowita” from 1967. Now, however, there is no trace of it. It is estimated that a total of about 8,800 women in Poland are named Jowita (8,826 as of January 2025). It’s not much, and the number of ladies who wear it is decreasing all the time. In 2024, only 58 girls were named this way.
In ancient times, the name Jowita (Iovita/Jovita) was a male name, but over time it also began to be given to women, and today it is considered primarily a female name. In Poland, they were always worn only by women.
The meaning of the name Jovita is related to Roman mythology and refers directly to the name of the god Jupiter (Iuppiter, Iovis). It can be translated as “she who remains under the protection of Jupiter”, and since Jupiter was the god of the sky, light and thunder, Jowita is also symbolically a “strong, powerful and luminous being.”
This fits the name’s numerology because Jowita is a numerological 6 – known for her cleverness, curiosity and innate personal charmwhich cannot be ignored.
Jowita’s name day in Poland is usually celebrated in winter, on February 15. This is definitely the most popular date, although some women also celebrate August 30 in the summer. Some people consider this date more convenient because it allows you to organize a party in the garden.
