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Casimir
KA-zih-mih
Casimir (name) means a male given name of Polish origin. Example: “Casimir grew up in Kraków before moving abroad.”
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A male given name of Polish origin.
"Casimir grew up in Kraków before moving abroad."
"- Babushka wants you to call the poor little bugger Casimir after her uncle in the Resistance. Can you imagine what would happen in any schoolyard to a kid with a name like Casimir?"
— Thomas Keneally, Woman of the Inner Sea (1992)
How to use Casimir
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA traditionally Polish first name, historically borne by kings and saints.
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Etymology
From the Polish royal and saint's name Kazimierz, of Slavic origin meaning roughly "one who proclaims peace".
Frequently asked questions
What does “Casimir” mean?
The word “Casimir” means a male given name of Polish origin. In plain terms, a traditionally Polish first name, historically borne by kings and saints.
How do you pronounce “Casimir”?
“Casimir” is pronounced KA-zih-mih (/ˈkæzɪmɪɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Casimir” in a sentence?
Here is “Casimir” used in a sentence: “Casimir grew up in Kraków before moving abroad.”
What part of speech is “Casimir”?
“Casimir” is a name.
Where does the word “Casimir” come from?
The word “Casimir” comes from Polish. From the Polish royal and saint's name Kazimierz, of Slavic origin meaning roughly "one who proclaims peace".
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