The Infona portal uses cookies, i.e. strings of text saved by a browser on the user's device. The portal can access those files and use them to remember the user's data, such as their chosen settings (screen view, interface language, etc.), or their login data. By using the Infona portal the user accepts automatic saving and using this information for portal operation purposes. More information on the subject can be found in the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. By closing this window the user confirms that they have read the information on cookie usage, and they accept the privacy policy and the way cookies are used by the portal. You can change the cookie settings in your browser.
The paper synthetically describes explanations of the etymology of name Elisabeth existing in linguistic studies. It also introduces the functioning of this name in anthroponymy – as a secular and religious name, a basis for creating surnames. It also presents its presence in spiritual and material culture of Cracow.
The subject of the paper are derivatives of the name Kraków in toponymy and anthroponymy of Polish and some other languages. They form numerous, varied names (local, regional, ethnic, personal). However, they do not contribute much to the explanation of the name of the city, which, in all likelihood, is derived from the name Krak, supposedly a founder. Attention should also be paid to parallel names...
Set the date range to filter the displayed results. You can set a starting date, ending date or both. You can enter the dates manually or choose them from the calendar.