I knew a Polish-born
Zosia (zoh-sha) in Australia; it seemed a bit outlandish, but it was memorable. Not being of Polish heritage, I wouldn't use it myself.
I also knew a
Basia, which sounded like "basher", and to the English-speaker's ear belied her glamour and elegance.
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