Meaning & Origin
Arkadiusz is a Polish masculine name, the Polish form of Arcadius — from the Greek Arkadios, meaning "of Arcadia," referring to the ancient Greek region of Arcadia, mythologized as a pastoral paradise of peace and simplicity. Several early Christian saints bore this name.
In Poland, Arkadiusz remains a well-used name with a long history. Internationally, it's a striking and unmistakably Polish choice — the kind of name that carries a specific cultural identity with pride. The nickname Arek makes it more navigable in everyday use outside Poland.