Type Settlement
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. WAWR-saw(American English) WAW-saw(British English)  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

From Polish Warszawa, derived from the given name Warsz, a short form of Warcisław. This is the name of the capital city of Poland.

Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesVaršava(Croatian) Varšava(Czech) Warszawa(Danish) Warschau(Dutch) Varsovie(French) Warschau(German) Varsavia(Italian) Warszawa(Norwegian) Warszawa(Polish) Varšava(Serbian) Varšava(Slovak) Varšava(Slovene) Warszawa(Swedish)

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Entry updated April 23, 2024