Oliwia
/ɔˈli.vja/feminine
The English name Olivia is translated into Polish as Oliwia.
Oliwia is the Polish feminine given name used to translate the English name Olivia, often appearing in its slightly altered spelling to align with Polish phonetic patterns.
Meaning: female given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The name has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable: /ɔˈli.vja/.
Did you know?
- In Polish, using the formal version Oliwia in a close relationship can actually signal anger or a desire for distance, rather than respect.
- The Polish name Oliwia is often shortened to the diminutive Oliwka in casual settings, which translates literally to 'little olive'.
- The name Oliwia can be shortened even further to Ola, although this is more commonly the diminutive for Aleksandra.
Examples in context
- Gdzie jest Ola?Where is Ola?
- Spotkam się z Olą później.I'll meet Ola later.
- Cześć, Olu! Jak się masz?Hi, Olu! How are you?
- Oliwia to bardzo ładne imię.Oliwia is a very beautiful name.
- Czy Oliwia jest w domu?Is Oliwia at home?
- Moja córka ma na imię Oliwia.My daughter's name is Oliwia.
Example conversation
Piotr and Agnieszka are talking about a new colleague.
- PiotrCzy wiesz, jak ma na imię nasza nowa koleżanka?Do you know what our new colleague's name is?
- AgnieszkaTak, ona ma na imię Oliwia.Yes, her name is Oliwia.
- PiotrTo bardzo miłe imię.That is a very nice name.
- AgnieszkaZgadzam się, Piotr.I agree, Piotr.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “olivia” translations and entries Oliwia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
