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Origin: Slavic

Meaning: A warrior to whom combat brings joy

A boy’s name of Slavic origin, Wozzeck means a “warrior to whom combat brings joy.” It’s a variant of the name Woyzeck, which is also the title of an unfinished play by the German writer Georg Büchner. That play was later adapted into an opera by the Austrian composer Alban Berg. Whether you love the romance and drama of a name connected with the opera, or want to inspire your little one with a determined spirit, Wozzeck is a name that’s both fierce and loyal.