barwna

Barwna is a feminine form of the Polish adjective barwny, meaning colorful, multicolored, or variegated. It derives from barwa, color or hue, and is used to describe feminine nouns in the singular. The masculine form is barwny and the neuter form is barwne, with the corresponding plural forms barwni, barwne, etc., following standard Polish adjective agreement.

In use, barwna describes things that possess or display colorfulness or variety of color. Examples include barwna tkanina (colorful fabric) or barwna fasada (colorful facade). It can also be employed more metaphorically to convey vivid, diverse, or lively qualities in scenes, imagery, or atmospheres within prose and poetry.

Toponymy and usage as a place name: Barwna is also found as a toponym in some Slavic regions. In Polish contexts, the name Barwna is used for villages or localities and may appear in historical records, administrative documents, or regional maps. As with many place names, its exact location and administrative affiliation can vary over time due to changes in borders and governance.

See also: barwny, barwa. Notes: barwna is not a standalone noun but an adjective form; when used as a place name, capitalization (Barwna) distinguishes it as a proper noun. The term’s primary sense remains descriptive, while its toponymic use is secondary and context-dependent.