Female Name
Gosia
ˈɡɔ.ɕa
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
diminutives
gemstones
isograms
nature
underwater
white
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
63/100
classic80%
informal120%
simple100%
comedic65%
Meaning & Etymology
Gosia is a diminutive form of the Polish female given name Małgorzata, which is derived from the Latin Margarita, originating from the Ancient Greek μαργαρίτης (margarítēs), meaning "pearl". It is equivalent to the English name "Margaret". The name Małgorzata has various diminutive forms including Małgośka, Małgosia, Gosia, Gośka, Gosieńka, and Gosiunia.
Etymology
Original Form:
μαργαρίτης (margarítēs)
Evolution:
From Ancient Greek to Latin Margarita, then to Polish Małgorzata, and finally to the diminutive Gosia.
Source:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ma%C5%82gorzata