Find out how popular the first name Zosia has been for the last 27 years (from 1997 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Zosia by gender

Based on the last 27 years of data, Zosia is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 33 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Zosia.

The history of the first name Zosia

The name Zosia is a diminutive form of the Polish name Zofia, which is derived from the Greek name Sophia, meaning "wisdom." The name has its roots in ancient Greece and has been used in various forms throughout Europe for centuries.

In Poland, the name Zofia has been popular since the Middle Ages. It gained particular prominence in the 16th and 17th centuries, when several Polish queens bore this name, including Zofia Holszańska (1405-1461) and Zofia Opalińska (1599-1654).

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zosia can be found in the works of the Polish writer and poet Adam Mickiewicz (1798-1855). In his epic poem "Pan Tadeusz," published in 1834, one of the main characters is named Zosia.

Throughout history, there have been several notable women named Zosia or Zofia. Zofia Kossak-Szczucka (1889-1968) was a prominent Polish writer and activist who played a significant role in the Polish resistance movement during World War II.

Zosia Samosia (1888-1921) was a Polish actress and singer who gained fame in the early 20th century for her performances in operettas and musical comedies.

Zosia Zaleska (1825-1887) was a Polish painter and one of the first women to study at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw.

Zosia Derkacz (1908-1984) was a Polish World War II resistance fighter and member of the Polish Home Army. She participated in the Warsaw Uprising of 1944 and was awarded the Cross of Valor for her bravery.

Zosia Ajdukowicz (1932-2019) was a Polish writer and translator who specialized in literature for children and young adults. She was known for her adaptations of classic works and her original stories.

While the name Zosia has its roots in ancient Greece, it has become deeply ingrained in Polish culture and history, with numerous notable figures bearing this name over the centuries.

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