Szeroka

Szeroka is a Polish toponym and the feminine form of the adjective szeroki, meaning wide or broad. In Polish place names, such adjective forms often describe a geographical feature, such as a broad street, open area, or expansive landscape. As a result, Szeroka is used for several locations in Poland and can refer to different places depending on the context.

A well-known instance is Ulica Szeroka (Szeroka Street) in Kraków, located in the Kazimierz district. The street runs through the historic Jewish quarter and is near important landmarks such as the Remuh Synagogue and the Old Synagogue, reflecting the area's deep historical and cultural heritage.

Beyond Kraków, there are several villages and settlements named Szeroka across various voivodeships in Poland. These are typically small communities that share the same toponym, illustrating how geographic descriptors became common place names over time. The exact number and location of these places can vary with administrative changes and local naming conventions.

In linguistic and historical contexts, Szeroka demonstrates how Polish toponyms often reuse descriptive adjectives to denote geographic characteristics. The feminine form is tied to the grammatical gender of the noun it modifies in each specific place name.