Bronis

Bronis is a given name and surname found in Slavic-speaking regions, most notably Poland. It is commonly a diminutive or nickname for the masculine name Bronisław, and it also appears as an independent surname in some families.

Etymology and meaning: The name Bronisław is composed of Slavic elements broni- from bronić meaning “to defend” and sław- meaning “glory” or “fame,” so Bronis carries the sense of “defending glory” or “glorious defender.” The shortened form Bronis retains part of that meaning and is often used informally.

Usage: In Poland and among Polish diaspora communities, Bronis has historically functioned as a familiar form used among family and friends. In contemporary contexts, it is relatively uncommon as a given name but may still be encountered as a surname or as an archival or familial nickname.

Variants and related forms include Bronisława as the feminine form of Bronisław and other diminutives of Bronisław. The name is mainly found in Polish records from the 19th and 20th centuries; outside Poland, its appearance is more sporadic.

Notable people: No widely recognized person is known publicly by the single name Bronis; it appears primarily as a nickname or shorter form within longer Polish names or as a family surname.