Given name

Poldek

“a bold ruler of the people”

In Polish use, Poldek is a diminutive of Leopold. One German interpretation is “a bold ruler of the people.” Its derivation is not certain.

Meaning & origin

What it means

In Polish use, Poldek is a diminutive of Leopold. One German interpretation is “a bold ruler of the people.” Its derivation is not certain.

Explained through its name family

Where it comes from

In Polish use, Poldek is a diminutive of Leopold. A possible origin is Germanic, although the derivation remains uncertain.

Explained through its name family

How it developed

In Polish usage, Poldek is a diminutive of Leopold.

Poldek’s family of names

In Polish usage, Poldek is a diminutive of Leopold.

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