Type Surname (from location)
Gender Masculine & Unisex
Usage Polish, Jewish
Pronounced Pron. /var.ˈʂaf.ski/(Polish)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Place name for someone from the Polish city of Warsaw, itself derived from the given name Warsz, a short form of Warcisław.

Related Names

RootWarszawa (place name)
VariantWarshawsky(Jewish)
Feminine FormWarszawska(Polish)
Other Languages & CulturesWarshawsky(Jewish) Warszawska(Polish)

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Entry updated April 23, 2024