Alicja
/aˈli.t͡sja/feminine
Alice is the English name translated into the Polish female given name Alicja.
Alicja is the most commonly used and officially recognized Polish equivalent of the name Alice.
Meaning: female given name (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The name changes its ending depending on its role in a sentence. Use Alicji when the name is in the genitive, dative or locative case. Use Alicję when the name is the direct object of a sentence (accusative case).
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈli.tsja/. The name has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- Polish speakers often use a further diminutive, Alusia, to address a child or a romantic partner named Alicja.
- The name Alicja is a Polish adaptation of the German name 'Adalheidis', which shares the same ancient Germanic roots.
- If you are addressing Alicja directly, such as in 'Hello, Alicja!', you would often use the vocative form, which in many Polish contexts remains Alicjo.
Examples in context
- Maria i Alicja to naprawdę siostry?Are Mary and Alice really sisters?This sentence is useful for confirming the relationship between Mary and Alicja.Tatoeba #5227684 by Tomash, translation #3738526 by CK
- Alicja używa słodkich perfum.Alice wears a sweet perfume.This sentence describes Alicja wearing a sweet perfume.Tatoeba #1315266 by Agnie, translation #67342 by Lumi_alt
- Alicja używa słodkich zapachów.Alice is wearing a sweet-smelling perfume.Tatoeba #1315267 by Agnie, translation #569611 by CN
- Dzień dobry, Pani Alicjo.Good day, Mrs. Alice.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Krzysztof and Anna are talking about a mutual friend during a walk.
- KrzysztofCzy Alicja jest dzisiaj w domu?Is Alicja home today?
- AnnaTak, widziałam ją rano.Yes, I saw her this morning.
- KrzysztofTo świetnie, muszę do niej zadzwonić.That's great, I need to call her.
- AnnaPowiedz jej, że pozdrawiam.Tell her I say hello.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “alice” translations and entries Alicja, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Alicja, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
