Bronisaw

Bronisaw is a masculine given name of Polish origin. It is a variant spelling of Bronisław, the traditional Polish form; the diacritic-free spellings Bronislaw or Bronisław frequently appear in English-language texts and genealogical records. The name is used primarily in Poland and among Polish communities abroad.

The name is formed from two Slavic elements: broni-, meaning to defend or protection, and -sław, meaning glory or fame. Combined, Bronisaw is commonly interpreted as “glory of defending” or “defender of glory.” It has medieval attestations in Polish records, and while the diacritics form Bronisław remains standard in Polish, Bronislaw is widely used in international contexts.

Variants and diminutives: Common forms include Bronislaw (ASCII) and Bronisław (Polish). Diminutives and affectionate forms vary by region and family tradition and can include Broniek, Bronek, and Bronis.

Notable people: The name has been borne by several notable Poles, including anthropologist Bronisław Malinowski (1884–1942); liberal economist and politician Bronisław Geremek (1936–2005); and statesman Bronisław Komorowski (born 1952), who served as President of Poland from 2010 to 2015.