Gwiazdka: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Gwiazdka – Meaning: literally 'little star' (diminutive of gwiazda), but colloquially used in Polish to mean 'Christmas' or 'Christmas Eve,' referencing the tradition of watching for the first star – Origin: Polish – Pronunciation: GVYAHST-kah


Gwiazdka is a Polish name meaning “literally 'little star' (diminutive of gwiazda), but colloquially used in Polish to mean 'Christmas' or 'Christmas Eve,' referencing the tradition of watching for the first star”. It appears in our list of 200+ Baby Names That Mean Star — Celestial Picks for the Next Generation.

Meaning & Origin of Gwiazdka

Meaning: Literally 'little star' (diminutive of gwiazda), but colloquially used in Polish to mean 'Christmas' or 'Christmas Eve,' referencing the tradition of watching for the first star.

Origin: Polish.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Gwiazdka

Phonetic: GVYAHST-kah   IPA: /ˈɡvʲastka/

Popularity of Gwiazdka

Gwiazdka doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

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