oliwek

Oliwek is a Polish-language proper noun that may refer to a given name, a nickname, or a surname. In given-name usage, it is typically a diminutive form derived from Oliwier, the Polish version of Oliver, formed with the affectionate suffix -ek. This creates a sense of familiarity, roughly translating to "little Oliwier" or "little Oli." In some contexts, Oliwek can stand as an independent informal name.

As a surname, Oliwek is rare in Poland but attested as a family name, following common Polish patterns of adopting diminutive or affectionate forms as surnames. The name does not indicate a specific regional origin and is not tied to a widely recognized lineage or place.

There are no widely documented notable persons, places, or institutions specifically associated with the name Oliwek in major reference works. When encountered, it may appear in local or fictional contexts as a diminutive or informal form of a given name.

Related names include Oliwier and Oliver, which share the same root and etymology. The diminutive form Oliwek reflects a broader Polish naming practice of creating affectionate or familiar variants through suffixes.