Witold Name Meaning

Witold is a male name of Slavic origin, particularly common in Poland, Lithuania, and parts of Russia. It's derived from the Old Czech word 'vít', which means 'winner' and 'old', and the overall meaning is interpreted as 'ruling with fame' or 'famous leader'.

Famous people with the name Witold include Witold Gombrowicz, one of Poland's most prominent authors. He's well-known for his novels such as 'Ferdydurke' and 'Trans-Atlantyk'. Another known personality - Witold Lutoslawski, globally acclaimed composer of classical music.