Krak
Krak is a proper noun that appears in several contexts, primarily as a toponym and as a personal name in Slavic-speaking regions. The term is best known in connection with Polish folklore, where Krak (often called Krakus in extended form) is the legendary founder of the city of Kraków. In this tradition, the name explains the origin of Kraków’s name. The exact origins of the name Krak are uncertain, and etymologists have proposed connections to old words for rock, fortress, or hill, as well as to the legendary founder’s name.
Beyond folklore, Krak functions as a root in geographic names. As a toponym, it occurs as part
In modern usage, Krak may appear as an informal shorthand for Kraków in some texts, and it