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Jadzia

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Pronounced YAHD-zhah /ˈjɑd.ʒɑ/Medium

Meaning: A Polish pet form of Jadwiga (Hedwig) — from Germanic, 'refuge/safety in battle' (hadu, 'battle', plus wig, 'war')Low

In 30 seconds: Refuge in battle: Jadzia is the Polish pet form of Jadwiga. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'YAHD-zhah').
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Origin LowGermanic, Polish
MeaningA Polish pet form of Jadwiga (Hedwig) — from Germanic, 'refuge/safety in battle' (hadu, 'battle', plus wig, 'war')
U.S. rank (2025)#9113 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1999
Total births (all-time)≈ 644

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199919942025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jadzia is a Polish pet form of Jadwiga (Hedwig) — from Germanic, 'refuge/safety in battle' (hadu, 'battle', plus wig, 'war'). Borne by the medieval queen-saint Jadwiga of Poland. A lyrical, classic name (said 'YAHD-zhah'; full form Jadwiga).

In the U.S. it appears in Polish families. Rare, refuge-in-battle at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Jadwiga (Hedwig) means 'refuge/safety in battle' in Germanic (hadu, 'battle', plus wig, 'war') — Jadzia is its warm Polish pet form, lyrical and classic (also a Star Trek character; said 'YAHD-zhah').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Jadwiga — Polish pet form

Variations

JadwigaJadzhia

Nicknames

Jada

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jadzia mean?

Jadzia is a Polish pet form of Jadwiga (Hedwig) — Germanic 'refuge/safety in battle'.

How do you pronounce Jadzia?

It's said YAHD-zhah /ˈjɑd.ʒɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jadzia a boy or girl name?

Jadzia is a girl's name.

How popular is Jadzia?

Jadzia is a rare name in the U.S.

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