Zbigniew
| Pronunciation | Polish pronunciation: [ˈzbiɡɲɛf] |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Polish |
| Meaning | To dispel anger |
| Region of origin | Poland |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Zbyhněv, Zbyněk |
Zbigniew (Polish pronunciation: [ˈzbiɡɲɛf]) is a Polish masculine given name, originally Zbygniew [ˈzbɨɡɲɛf]. This West Slavic name is derived from the Polish elements Zby- (from zbyć, zbyć się, or pozbyć się, meaning "to dispel", "to get rid of") and gniew, meaning "anger". The Czech form of this name is Zbyněk (derived from Zbyhněv).
English diminutives of this name are Zibi, Zbiggy or Zbig.