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BoyPolish language family

Wojciech

This name is derived from the Slavic elements vojĭ "warrior, soldier" and utěxa "solace, comfort, joy".

Quick answer

Wojciech is a boy name.

GenderBoy
Language familyPolish

Meaning and history

This name is derived from the Slavic elements vojĭ "warrior, soldier" and utěxa "solace, comfort, joy". Saint Wojciech (also known by the Czech form of his name Vojtěch or his adopted name Adalbert ) was a Bohemian missionary to Hungary, Poland and Prussia, where he was martyred in the 10th century.

Notes and context

Usage: polish