Type Settlement
Usage Polish
Pronounced Pron. /ˈkra.kuf/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From the name of the city's legendary founder Krak, of uncertain meaning. This is a city in southern Poland.

Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesKrakov(Croatian) Krakov(Czech) Krakau(Dutch) Cracow, Krakow(English) Cracovie(French) Krakau(German) Krakov(Russian) Krakov(Serbian) Krakov(Slovak)
Surname DescendantsKrakowska, Krakowski(Polish)
Same SpellingKrakow
Entry updated October 6, 2024