Kazimir
Croatian · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Kazimir
Kazimir derives from the Slavic elements "kaziti" (to destroy) and "mir" (peace, world), literally meaning "destroyer of peace" or alternatively interpreted as "one who brings peace" through a reanalytic reading.
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Etymology
Kazimir derives from the Slavic elements "kaziti" (to destroy) and "mir" (peace, world), literally meaning "destroyer of peace" or alternatively interpreted as "one who brings peace" through a reanalytic reading. The name is primarily used in Polish, Russian, and other Slavic cultures, with notable historical figures including Polish kings and Saint Casimir, the patron saint of Poland and Lithuania.
Kazimir currently ranks #3,811 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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