Bożena
| Pronunciation | Polish pronunciation: [bɔˈʐɛna] |
|---|---|
| Gender | female |
| Origin | |
| Meaning | derived from God |
| Region of origin | Poland |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Božena |
Bożena (Polish pronunciation: [bɔˈʐɛna]) is a Polish feminine given name, originally appearing as Bożana and Bożechna. It is derived from the word "Bóg" (God).
This Slavic name is equivalent to Božena in Czech, Slovak and other Slavic languages.
Individuals named Bożena may celebrate their name day on 13 March, 20 June or 27 July (in Slovakia).
Notable people with this name include:
- Bożenna Bukiewicz - Polish politician
- Bożena Dykiel - Polish actress
- Bozenna Intrator - Polish-American writer, lyricist and translator