Find out how popular the first name Bozena has been for the last 39 years (from 1974 to 2012) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Bozena by gender

Based on the last 39 years of data, Bozena is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2012, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Bozena.

The history of the first name Bozena

The name Bozena has its origins in the Slavic languages, particularly Czech and Polish. It is derived from the Proto-Slavic word "bogъ," meaning "god," combined with the suffix "-ena," which is a feminine ending. The name translates to "divine gift" or "gift from God."

In the Czech Republic, the name Bozena has been popular since the Middle Ages. It gained particular prominence during the Czech National Revival in the 19th century, when it became associated with the ideals of Czech patriotism and cultural identity. One of the most famous bearers of the name was the 19th-century Czech writer Božena Němcová (1820-1862), whose collection of folk tales and stories helped preserve Czech folklore and literature.

The name Bozena also has a rich history in Poland, where it has been in use since the Middle Ages. One of the earliest recorded Polish bearers of the name was Bożena, the daughter of Mieszko I, the first historical ruler of Poland, who lived in the 10th century. Another notable Polish Bozena was Bożena Inthalovna (1913-1995), a Polish actress and singer who appeared in numerous films and theater productions throughout her career.

In the Eastern Orthodox tradition, the name Bozena is associated with the martyr Saint Paraskeva, also known as Paraskeva of the Bogs or Petka the Venerable. She is revered in several Slavic countries, including Bulgaria, Serbia, and Romania, and her feast day is celebrated on October 14th (October 27th in the Julian calendar).

Other notable historical figures named Bozena include:

1. Bożena Umińska-Keff (1890-1980), a Polish lawyer and women's rights activist who was one of the first female lawyers in Poland.
2. Bożena Urbanowicz Gilbride (1923-2016), a Polish-American mathematician and computer scientist who made significant contributions to the development of early computer systems.
3. Bożena Adamowicz (1951-2022), a Polish politician and economist who served as the Mayor of Gdańsk from 1998 to 2019.
4. Bożena Batog (born 1961), a Polish athlete who competed in the shot put and won a bronze medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul.
5. Bożena Garus-Hockuba (born 1958), a Polish swimmer who won a silver medal in the 4x100m medley relay at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal.

Data source

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