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Wiśniewski

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Type Surname (from location)
Gender Masculine
Usage Polish
Pronounced Pron. /viɕ.ˈɲɛf.ski/
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Meaning & History

From the name of various Polish towns called Wiśniewo, derived from Polish wiśnia meaning "sour cherry".

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RootWiśniewo (place name)
Feminine FormWiśniewska

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food, fruits, illustrators, red
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Entry updated April 23, 2024

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