Lech (name)
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Lech (pronounced [ˈlɛx]) is a Polish given name, related to Leszek, Lestko, Leszko, Lestek, and Lechosław. Lech was the name of the legendary founder of Poland.
Individuals named Lech celebrate their name day on February 28 or August 12.
Lech also appears as a surname, with 14,289 people having the name in Poland.[1]
Lech and the White Eagle, as painted by Walery Eljasz-Radzikowski (1841-1905)
Presidents of Poland:
- Lech Wałęsa, a co-founder of the Solidarity and former President of Poland
- Lech Kaczyński, a politician of the party Prawo i Sprawiedliwość, former President of Poland
See also
- Lech (disambiguation)
- Lech (Bohemian prince)
- Lach (name)
- Polish name
- Slavic names